- Look for an evaluator who is a clear communicator, and can discuss evaluation in terms you can understand.
- Professional evaluators collaborate together at conferences and other engagements, and can provide you with fresh ideas to evaluate your programs.
- In accordance with The Guiding Principles for Evaluators, evaluators continuously develop their evaluation competencies through professional development courses or other training opportunities.
- Prior to beginning any evaluation activity, consider what the goals are of the program or other area you are evaluating, and what your information needs are for that program.
- Specify the best means of communication and reporting with your evaluator to ensure seamless information exchange.
- Be clear about your intent to all stakeholders.
- Be open and willing to use the results of an evaluation.
- Be open to change.
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