Cicero Social Impact: Interview with Chris Conard of PlayWorks Utah March 29, 2016| Allison Miller This post is the first in an ongoing series highlighting high-impact leaders who combine effective strategy, thoughtful measurement and evaluation, and continuous…... Effective Teachers Can Have a Tremendous Impact January 22, 2016| Trent Kaufman Most of us fondly remember a teacher who helped us achieve to a degree we hadn't previously thought possible. The…... What We’re Reading: Microfinance January 21, 2016| Allison Miller Microfinance has been a development buzzword for over a decade, and it’s an industry that is continually making news for…... Change Management and Data-Driven Process Mapping January 20, 2016| Ryan Curtis One thing all businesses face on an ongoing basis, independent of industry and size, is change. The term “change management”…... Jacob Allen on Data-driven Strategy January 18, 2016| Kevin Duncan We at Cicero Group, and at Cicero's divisions Education Direction and Cicero Social Impact, talk a lot about "data-driven strategy." This concept…... Be the Change 2015-2016 January 9, 2016| Kevin Duncan As we described in this post, Cicero Group started a community service initiative in November of 2015 called the Cicero…... What Data Can Teach Us About Utah’s Energy Market January 8, 2016| Kevin Duncan At the heels of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, carbon emissions and their potential effects on our way…... Trent Kaufman on Data-driven Strategy in Education January 8, 2016| Kevin Duncan We at Cicero Group, and at Cicero's divisions Education Direction and Cicero Social Impact, talk a lot about "data-driven strategy." We realize…... Improving Social Impact by Paying for Success December 6, 2015| Trent Kaufman Utah has recently received national attention for its pioneering efforts to bring innovation to public sector services. In October, Salt…... Immigration: The Case for Reform August 2, 2015| Trent Kaufman Some of the most ambitious and intelligent people in the world immigrate to the United States—particularly those who are unsatisfied…... Economic Impact of Nonprofit Organizations January 3, 2015| Trent Kaufman The beginning of a new year often prompts us to set goals for improving ourselves and our communities. Some people…... Four Steps to College Success August 4, 2014| Trent Kaufman In 2010, only 62.5 percent of high school graduates in the United States attended college. That number was even lower…... For Many Reasons, Utah Needs Educated Women October 4, 2011| Trent Kaufman Today's column is uniquely personal for me. When my wife, Maureen, and I first met, she had recently returned to…... How to Quickly Increase Number of College Graduates September 13, 2011| Trent Kaufman The recently published results of a robust Dan Jones & Associates poll demonstrate in very clear terms the importance of…... The Things That Matter Most in Public Education May 30, 2011| Trent Kaufman "Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least" — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe…... Empowering Our Utah Graduates to Achieve More March 11, 2011| Trent Kaufman A high school diploma is no longer enough. Research demonstrates that an associate degree or a trade-related certificate is necessary…... Share News & Publications Cicero Social Impact: Interview with Chris Conard of PlayWorks Utah March 29, 2016 Allison Miller Meet Kattie Dewald, Education Direction Improvement Coach March 25, 2016 Trent Kaufman Interview with Carrie Miller: Be the Change Initiative March 25, 2016 Kevin Duncan Meet Michael Sean Covey, Cicero Group Business Analyst March 21, 2016 Trent Kaufman What We’re Reading: Monitoring and Evaluation March 21, 2016 Allison Miller Subscribe to Our Newsletter