For the past three years, Nisaa Kirtman has served as Co-Chair for the American Evaluation Association DEI Working Group (WG) comprised of 17 members of AEA with expertise in evaluation approaches centered around justice, liberation, and equity. The WG focused on (including, not limited to) “DEI principles,” advocating for a general statement in all organizational […]
Category: Side Note
What is a Cooperative?: Reflecting on Our Three-Year Anniversary
In 2019, “Rockman et al” became “Rockman et al Cooperative, Inc.” which means we’re owned and operated by our members, who are also employees of the company. Our clients can expect the same great relationships, flexibility and research, but now the researchers you are working with are also the owners of the company. For our […]
A Letter to Saul
Dear Saul, We would like to express our gratitude to you for being such an amazing boss and mentor. When you created this company, you not only created a successful business and creative environment, but also a community where individuals could shine and collaborate in welcome support, each being allowed to lend their unique talents […]
Rockman’s Most Valuable Pets (MVPs)
After nearly a year of sheltering in place, we’d like to thank the family members who have helped us adjust to working from home. These individuals have gotten us away from our computers by encouraging us to take walks, play games, and give head scritches and belly rubs. In this post, we celebrate our animal […]
Agenda Item #1: Bringing Everyone Into The Room
Company meetings at Rockman et al always begin with the same agenda item. The time allotted—one minute. The topic for discussion—none. Our company meetings start with a minute of silence. This isn’t a somber remembrance or reflection on a recent tragedy. It’s a few moments to be still and to bring our attention into our […]