Insights
Welcome to our Insights, where we share insights, articles, and updates on a wide array of topics. From fostering inclusive environments and promoting equity to innovative leadership, strategic planning, and organizational excellence, our blog covers it all. Stay informed about the latest trends, best practices, and success stories that drive impactful change and growth within organizations.
Strengthening Evaluation Capacity and Narrative Clarity in a Justice-Focused Nonprofit
Explore how EVS helped a justice-focused nonprofit build evaluation capacity, refine its data tools, and reframe its impact story to attract new funding and partnerships.
Impact Stories
Strategic Design Coaching for a Statewide Workforce Initiative
Learn how EVS helped a statewide workforce initiative improve service equity and cross-sector collaboration through design thinking and process alignment.
EVS Perspectives
Strengthening Business Engagement Across the Job Corps System
Discover how EVS guided Job Corps centers nationwide to align business engagement strategies with labor market needs, building sustainable partnerships and systems.
What Juneteenth Teaches Us About Institutional Courage
Juneteenth is more than a commemoration of delayed freedom- it’s a mirror for today’s institutions. This article explores what it means to practice institutional courage in an era when equity commitments are increasingly tested. Drawing from organizational psychology, systems theory, and real-world sector examples, it challenges leaders to move from symbolic gestures to structural change. For public agencies, nonprofits, and private sector teams alike, Juneteenth becomes an invitation: not just to remember, but to reimagine how freedom and equity show up in policy, practice, and power.
Beyond the Rainbow: Making Pride Count in Public Institutions
World Pride 2025 spotlights inclusion, but how are public institutions rising to the moment? This piece outlines practical, intersectional steps to go beyond the banner and into the work.
Reimagining DEI: Restoring Trust & Innovation in a Shifting Landscape
In the face of evolving challenges, organizations must rethink their approach to DEI. This post delves into restoring trust through authentic leadership, embedding equity into core strategies, and fostering innovation by creating inclusive cultures that resonate with employees and stakeholders alike.
From Setbacks to Collective Change: Embracing Strategic Advocacy and Adaptive Leadership in Uncertain Times
In an era of policy shifts and funding volatility, organizations face unprecedented challenges. This post examines how integrating adaptive leadership with strategic advocacy can not only navigate these uncertainties but also drive meaningful, collective change and long-term organizational resilience.
Building Resilience: The Strength of Trauma-Informed Workplaces
In today’s dynamic work environments, adopting trauma-informed practices is essential. This post delves into strategies that organizations can implement to support employee mental health, build resilience, and cultivate a culture of empathy and inclusion, leading to sustained organizational success.
Dynamic Leadership: Harnessing Networks and Resolving Conflicts
In today’s fast-paced business environment, traditional hierarchies are giving way to collaborative networks. This post delves into how dynamic leadership and structured conflict resolution strategies can drive innovation, agility, and inclusivity within organizations navigating complex challenges.
Unlocking Leadership Potential in a Complex World
In a world marked by complexity and uncertainty, leadership demands more than technical know-how. This post explores how adaptability, emotional intelligence, and systems thinking can unlock leadership potential - and why inclusive, equity-centered approaches are essential for thriving organizations navigating change.