Approach
Prairie Space Consulting Inc. is collaborative, practical, innovative, and rigorous. This means that we work with you to create evaluations, results, tools, and processes that are useful and practical. At the same time, we collaborate with you to develop innovative and forward-thinking strategies to support your organization’s work.
Collaborative
Prairie Space Consulting Inc. works closely with partners and stakeholders. We understand that good work incorporates the expert knowledge of partner organizations. We promote open communication, involve partners, and support collaborative approaches. Impact is achieved through teamwork.
Practical
Our work is grounded and designed to be practical. We recognize that organizations operate within broad socio-economic, demographic, and political contexts. We consider these factors when developing effective, human-centered tools and approaches. Our goal is for our work to be meaningful and relevant to your organization.
Innovative
We value innovation and forward-thinking strategies. Prairie Space Consulting Inc. believes that organizations need to grow and evolve to stay relevant in society. We strive to introduce new methods, ideas, and strategies in simple ways to help shift perspectives, add value, and broaden organizational conversations. Innovation improves the work of organizations.
Rigorous
Prairie Space Consulting Inc. produces reliable and valid results. We utilize appropriate research designs, peer-reviewed best practices, expert analyses, and multiple methods of inquiry. We adhere to industry-leading standards and follow the evaluation criteria established by the Canadian Evaluation Society. Rigor involves conducting careful and thorough work.
Land Acknowledgement
Prairie Space Consulting respectfully acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 1 Territory, the traditional lands of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Dakota, and Métis people. We also recognize our connection to Treaty 3 Territory through the clean drinking water provided by Shoal Lake 40 First Nation and to Treaty 5 Territory through the hydroelectric power that supports our work. We are committed to learning from Indigenous Peoples, building respectful relationships, and supporting reconciliation.
Statement on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Prairie Space Consulting Inc. upholds Anthropos (human) Intelligence (AI) over Artificial Intelligence (AI). The benefits of experience, judgement, nuance, artistry, connection, compassion, exploration, rigor, personal ethics, and human intelligence are prioritized over productivity, algorithmic production, and convenience. AI may be used where appropriate to enhance the performance of low-leverage tasks.