Collaborative: Stakeholder Involvement Approaches

This book provides a solid foundation for three major stakeholder involvement approaches: collaborative, participatory, and empowerment evaluation, highlighting the role of the evaluator and guiding practitioners to select and implement the most appropriate framework for a given evaluation.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 172 pages
\n Publication date: 20 December 2017
\n Publisher: Guilford Publications
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This groundbreaking book is a pioneering resource that offers a comprehensive foundation for three crucial stakeholder involvement approaches: collaborative, participatory, and empowerment evaluation. By delving into the distinctions between these approaches, the authors emphasize the pivotal role of the evaluator, who can assume various roles such as the lead evaluator, collaborator, or critical friend, ultimately empowering stakeholders to take charge of the evaluation process. The book provides practical guidance for practitioners, aiding them in selecting and implementing the most suitable framework for a given evaluation, considering the specific objectives, scope, and needs of community members and funders.

To facilitate understanding, each approach is explored in depth through a chapter dedicated to its essential features. Following these, two chapters present real-life examples of evaluations, encompassing a wide range of initiatives such as early childhood and community health programs, an aquarium, a project with Google, and more. The concluding chapter explores the similarities and circumstances in which these approaches can be effectively combined.

By providing a thorough and practical exploration of stakeholder involvement approaches, this book serves as a valuable tool for evaluators, researchers, and practitioners alike, helping them navigate the complexities of evaluation and achieve meaningful outcomes for communities and stakeholders.

\n Weight: 306g\n
Dimension: 154 x 229 x 12 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781462532827\n \n