This is the second blog of the seven-blog series, Creating a workplace where people thrive: The power of organizational core values. How do companies create a thriving workforce? It [...]
This is the first blog of the seven-blog series, Creating a workplace where people thrive: The power of organizational core values. When I started Magnolia in 2002, I didn’t [...]
Data cleaning is possibly the most critical step in running statistical analyses. A general rule of thumb is to spend 80% of your time cleaning data and the remaining 20% [...]
I recently came across an NPR article entitled “What Adult Learners Really Need (Hint: It’s Not Just Job Skills)” by Anya Kamenetz (2018). In the article, the author interviews David [...]
In late February we visited Columbia, South Carolina to deliver our Introduction to Infographics and Strategies for Use in Evaluation workshop at Children’s Trust of South Carolina. Children’s Trust is [...]
At Magnolia Consulting, we use icons in a variety of ways to illustrate key ideas and takeaways in our reporting. Icons provide a quick visual reference for readers of infographics [...]
Part 2: Tips and Tricks for Creating a PowerPoint Video Have you ever wanted to create an animated video but aren’t sure where to begin? One program to consider is [...]
Part 1: Why Create a Video? As evaluators, we are always looking for compelling ways to share our work and connect with our audience. One way to effectively achieve this [...]
Too often, people begin developing infographics by playing with templates, images, and data visualizations. And who can blame them? It’s fun! But while this process will produce an infographic, it might not result in a story that connects with your audience. A better approach is to begin by making intentional decisions about your infographic: clearly defining your audience, purpose, and message constitutes three foundational and critical steps for developing an effective infographic.
