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“Find individual programs that work, and support them. Find programs that don’t work, and stop doing them.” quote by Dean Karlan
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““Find individual programs that work, and support them. Find programs that don’t work, and stop doing them.””

Dean Karlan

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Identify effective programs and continue supporting them, while discarding ineffective ones to optimize impact.

In simple terms: Keep what works, drop what doesn’t.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize effective actions.

Themes

efficiency evaluation resource allocation strategy

Mood

practical strategic

Type

Programming:0 Programs:0 Programs Work:0 Support Programs:0 Programs Don:0 Individual Programs:0

When to use this quote

  • non‑profit work
  • business management
  • education policy
  • health initiatives
  • technology development

Key Concepts

program assessment impact analysis continuous improvement

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure a program’s success?
  • What criteria decide when to stop a program?
A Different Perspective

Determining “work” can be subjective and time‑consuming.

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