Evaluation & Review
CIS ensures research programs, community initiatives and government programs deliver validated impact – and learn faster in the process. We help organisations measure what matters - ensuring achievement of strategic goals, demonstrating impact and embedding continuous learning. With deep expertise across multiple sectors, we design and deliver evaluation services that inform decision-making, strengthen accountability, and drive reform.
Monitoring & Evaluation Frameworks
We design robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks that align with organisation or project objectives. In collaboration with key stakeholders, we facilitate the co-design of program logic, using this to establish clear metrics that track progress aligned with strategic objectives; and enabling leaders to make data-driven decisions and adapt with confidence.
Project & Program Evaluations
CIS conducts comprehensive evaluations across all stages of the project lifecycle: from mid-term reviews to end-of-program assessments. We analyse both process and impact, delivering insights that enhance performance. Our approach strengthens accountability, informs future design, supports continuous improvement, and provides actionable recommendations that shape future success.
Program Impact Assessments
Our post-program impact assessments uncover the long-term impacts and sustainability of initiatives. Whether assessing a single project or a portfolio spanning decades, we provide deep analysis that informs future strategy and maximises impact.
Why CIS?
500+ projects evaluated over 30 years across universities, medical research organisations, social services, and government.
Preferred evaluator for leading science and innovation bodies, including CSIRO and key social service organisations.
Expertise in program logic, co-design workshops and mixed-methods analysis.
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Designing and facilitating stakeholder engagement strategies with supporting processes, infrastructure and training programs.
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Leading workshop agenda development, delivering collaborative sessions and documenting key outcomes and agreements for major project initiatives.
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Completing comprehensive desk-based analysis and primary research to identify and engage diverse stakeholder groups across government, industry and research sectors.
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Leveraging extensive national networks including government agencies, universities, research institutes and major corporations to gather stakeholder insights.
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Applying advanced analytical capabilities to process complex datasets.
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Conducting detailed economic modelling and quantitative analysis to support evidence-based decision making.
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Creating comprehensive monitoring and evaluation frameworks including milestones, measures of success statements and KPI tracking systems.
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Developing pipeline tools and templates to systematically track project progress and stakeholder engagement outcomes.
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Designing and implementing project management plans with detailed timelines, milestones and performance indicators for large-scale ventures.
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Conducting current and future state analysis to assess project performance against expected outcomes and strategic objectives.
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Delivering comprehensive impact benefit modelling including economic analysis, job creation estimates and spillover effect quantification.
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Developing logic models and conducting both preliminary and detailed impact assessments for major projects through stakeholder insights.
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