International conferences: Significant measures of success |
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| Authors: | Paul Pedersen |
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| Institution: | East-West Center, Culture Learning Institute University of Hawaii, Department of Psychology USA |
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| Abstract: | This article reviews the literature on evaluating international conferences identifying significant factors which contribute to measured success. Extensive previous research over the last twenty years has identified criteria for evaluating success which continue to be ignored as international conferences repeat the same mistakes. More systematic research is needed. A framework of 25 evaluation measures is described for future research on the assessment of international conferences.Responses to three items of a questionnaire sent out by the East-West Culture Learning Institute as part of a project studying international conferences are also discussed, relating to evaluation measures, problems of evaluation and potential benefits of evaluation. Guidelines and suggestions are provided synthesizing the available research toward planning more successful international conferences in the future. In conclusion, six issues are identified for further clarification in future research on international conferences. |
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| Keywords: | Requests for reprints should be sent to Paul Pedersen East-West Center Culture Learning Institute University of Hawaii Department of Psychology Honolulu Hawaii |
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