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Do Teams Work Best When The Stakes Are High?

The Horizons Tracker

This process, which they refer to as gradualism, is commonly used in team building and training initiatives, and are also common in the field of microfinance. The researchers examined the effectiveness of gradualism in group settings by imposing various levels of stakes on hypothetical projects on participating teams.

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How Large NGOs Are Using Data to Transform Themselves

Harvard Business Review

Almost 1,800 families enrolled in Pathway of Hope and 80% were referred to services and other community resources. Participating families show strong early signs of progress: Those completing multiple assessments have seen increases of 24% in parental income, 50% in hope, and 75% in stability.