- Ask "What if" questions about your program to know how to evaluate relevant aspects of it.
- When evaluating productivity and development, consider professional development as an investment in your organization's future.
- Make sure that people can identify with your program (evaluate that aspect).
- Don't be afraid to act on the results of an evaluation regardless of the outcome of that evaluation.
- Learn to ask "Why" as a problem-solving tool for your program. Asking why is the first step in evaluation.
- Set realistic expectations when designing an evaluation.
- Coordinate with the evaluator regarding your reporting protocol or preferences.
- Keep up with reading in your profession, as well as on evaluation of aspects of your work. An evaluator can recommend books or articles to peak your interest and inform your business.
Leave a comment