Let's go back to something basic: what's the difference between output and outcome? This is a simple yet complex question. Some might say it is just a matter of semantics but I say the differences ...

This article is the third part in a series of posts on measuring what matters in organizations: the shift from outputs to outcomes. As a result of epochal shift of power in the marketplace from seller ...

For example: the output of a project might be a new process for responding to student queries. The outcomes of that project may be shorter waiting times and increased student satisfaction. There may ...

Professional philanthropy, like all professions, has built a special language to describe its work. This sort of language can be used to more precisely discuss issues of importance to a field or it ...