| Session Title: Diversity Dialogue: Strategies & Stories From the Evaluation Road |
| Think Tank Session 855 to be held in Pacific A on Saturday, Nov 5, 9:50 AM to 11:20 AM |
| Sponsored by the Presidential Strand |
| Presenter(s): |
| Fiona Cram, Katoa Ltd, fionac@katoa.net.nz |
| Discussant(s): |
| Kari Greene, Oregon Public Health Division, kari.greene@state.or.us |
| Maurice Samuels, University of Chicago, mcsamuels@uchicago.edu |
| Nicole Bowman, Bowman Performance Consulting, nicky@bpcwi.com |
| Sharon Brisolara, Evaluation Solutions, sharon@evaluationsolutions.net |
| Fiona Cram, Katoa Ltd, fionac@katoa.net.nz |
| Abstract: The diverse values of varied stakeholders in evaluation contexts constitute a vital domain for evaluation. Stakeholder values help shape the direction, substance, criteria, and intended uses of the evaluation. An inevitable challenge is to respond to the diversity and plurality of legitimate stakeholder values and interests. And too often, the values and interests of stakeholders who are least well served are quieted by other more powerful voices. In response, democratic evaluation inclusively seeks to provide spaces for all stakeholders, including those least well served, to have a 'say' in the shape of the evaluation through processes of dialogue and deliberation (House & Howe, 1999). This interactive session will highlight different approaches used to engage the challenge of generating meaningful avenues for inclusion of less powerful stakeholders' values, voice, and interests in evaluation. Attendees will receive practical tools and information through presentation, interactive breakout groups, and reflections from a discussant. |