<p><em><strong>&quot;What gets measured gets managed.&quot;</strong></em><strong> </strong></p><p>It&#39;s one of the most repeated phrases in leadership and reporting. But what if it&#39;s led us to pay attention to all the wrong things?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Making a Ruckus: Rethinking Volunteer Engagement</em>, Tracey explores what happens when volunteer engagement is reduced to numbers, headcounts and hours. Through two powerful stories from her own practice, she reflects on the moments that shaped how she thinks about impact, attention, and the limits of measurement.</p><p><br></p><p>Because sometimes the numbers tell us everything is fine when something important has been lost. And sometimes the most significant impact of volunteering ripples out in ways no annual report could ever capture.</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;ve ever struggled to explain the true value of volunteering to leaders, boards or funders — or wondered whether the reports you&#39;re producing are telling the whole story — this conversation is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Perhaps the question isn&#39;t whether we&#39;re measuring enough.</p><p><br></p><p>Perhaps it&#39;s whether we&#39;re noticing what matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to hear more? Sign up for my newsletter at <a href="https://www.traceyoneillconsulting.com.au/">⁠⁠www.traceyoneillconsulting.com.au⁠⁠</a> for more rethinking on volunteer engagement, impact, and making a ruckus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be Bold. Stay Curious. Keep making a Ruckus.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>Sue Carter Kahl <a href="https://pod.link/1849526451/episode/NTRhNzFlOTktNjg3Zi00ZjQ5LTlkNWItM2QzZmE2N2NlZjQy?view=apps&sort=popularity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Making a Ruckus interview </a></li></ul><ul><li>Sue&#39;s article <a href="https://www.volunteercommons.com/2022/11/18/beyond-measurement-attention-aliveness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Beyond Measurement: Cultivating Attention and Aliveness</a></li></ul><ul><p><br></p></ul><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><ul><li>Learn more: <a href="https://www.traceyoneillconsulting.com.au/">⁠⁠traceyoneillconsulting.com.au⁠⁠</a></li><li>Join the conversation on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyoneillcva/">⁠⁠@traceyoneillcva⁠⁠</a></li><li>Follow on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tracey.volunteerengagement/">⁠⁠@tracey.volunteerengagement⁠⁠</a></li><li>Follow on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578939917786">⁠⁠Tracey O’Neill Consulting</a></li></ul><p></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

Making a Ruckus

Tracey O'Neill

Measuring What Matters in Volunteer Engagement

JUN 16, 202621 MIN
Making a Ruckus

Measuring What Matters in Volunteer Engagement

JUN 16, 202621 MIN

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<p><em><strong>&quot;What gets measured gets managed.&quot;</strong></em><strong> </strong></p><p>It&#39;s one of the most repeated phrases in leadership and reporting. But what if it&#39;s led us to pay attention to all the wrong things?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of <em>Making a Ruckus: Rethinking Volunteer Engagement</em>, Tracey explores what happens when volunteer engagement is reduced to numbers, headcounts and hours. Through two powerful stories from her own practice, she reflects on the moments that shaped how she thinks about impact, attention, and the limits of measurement.</p><p><br></p><p>Because sometimes the numbers tell us everything is fine when something important has been lost. And sometimes the most significant impact of volunteering ripples out in ways no annual report could ever capture.</p><p><br></p><p>If you&#39;ve ever struggled to explain the true value of volunteering to leaders, boards or funders — or wondered whether the reports you&#39;re producing are telling the whole story — this conversation is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>Perhaps the question isn&#39;t whether we&#39;re measuring enough.</p><p><br></p><p>Perhaps it&#39;s whether we&#39;re noticing what matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Want to hear more? Sign up for my newsletter at <a href="https://www.traceyoneillconsulting.com.au/">⁠⁠www.traceyoneillconsulting.com.au⁠⁠</a> for more rethinking on volunteer engagement, impact, and making a ruckus.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Be Bold. Stay Curious. Keep making a Ruckus.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Mentioned:</strong></p><ul><li>Sue Carter Kahl <a href="https://pod.link/1849526451/episode/NTRhNzFlOTktNjg3Zi00ZjQ5LTlkNWItM2QzZmE2N2NlZjQy?view=apps&sort=popularity" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Making a Ruckus interview </a></li></ul><ul><li>Sue&#39;s article <a href="https://www.volunteercommons.com/2022/11/18/beyond-measurement-attention-aliveness/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Beyond Measurement: Cultivating Attention and Aliveness</a></li></ul><ul><p><br></p></ul><p><strong>Connect:</strong></p><ul><li>Learn more: <a href="https://www.traceyoneillconsulting.com.au/">⁠⁠traceyoneillconsulting.com.au⁠⁠</a></li><li>Join the conversation on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceyoneillcva/">⁠⁠@traceyoneillcva⁠⁠</a></li><li>Follow on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/tracey.volunteerengagement/">⁠⁠@tracey.volunteerengagement⁠⁠</a></li><li>Follow on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578939917786">⁠⁠Tracey O’Neill Consulting</a></li></ul><p></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>