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The Urban Institute
Evidence In Action
What does it look like when evidence drives change for people and communities? To find out, we ask influential leaders the tough questions. How do you prioritize the roles of research and facts? How do you turn policy into practice? And how do you hold yourself accountable for diversity, equity, and inclusion progression in your leadership? Evidence in Action (formerly Critical Value)  inspires changemakers to lead with evidence and act with equity.  At a time when trust in institutions is low and the spread of misinformation is rampant, effective, inclusive leadership is more important...
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4.8 stars from 236 ratings
Evidence seems like a good thing, and this professionally- produced podcast obviously supports it. It also makes evidence seem the dullest thing in the world. Guests pepper their comments with terms like “level-setting”, “commoditised”, “sharing back”, “shared vision”, “customer experience”,...Read full review »
Shorewalker via Apple Podcasts · Australia · 05/16/24
Inspirational and informative
Love this way to learn more about UI’s work and the thought leaders who inform and inspire it. I always leave a conversation energized and anxious to share some of the high points - not to mention to get to work putting them into action!
kisswhip via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/24
New voice, same great evidence
In our politically charged times, it’s so important to base impactful decisions on reality, not on feelings. Are there outcomes we don’t like? If you would forgive a metaphor, many people want to change the destination and seem to think they are powerless to change our direction. I believe...Read full review »
mrjoshmiller via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 01/31/24
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