Chapter 5 explains the relationship between utilization focused, developmental evaluation, and. A former president of the american evaluation association aea, he teaches regularly in aeas professional development workshops, the evaluators institute, and the world banks international program in development evaluation training. Read download developmental evaluation exemplars pdf pdf. Michael quinn patton over the past 20 years and now crystallised in a book. Patton describes developmental evaluation as evaluation for a developing or emerging initiative while summative and formative evaluation can be used to examine established programs. Developmental evaluation exemplars by michael quinn patton. Change involves a belief in the possible, even the impossible.
By michael quinn patton utilizationfocused evaluation w isdom emerges when theory meets practice through deep reflection and honest, indepth inquiry. It simultaneously suggests possibilities and communicates boundaries. Principles focused evaluation then emerged as an option within developmental evaluation. The very possibility articulated in the idea of making a significant difference in the world. Utilizationfocused evaluation was founded by michael quinn patton to support evaluation for intended use by intended users. He is former president of the american evaluation association and recipient of both the alva and gunnar myrdal award for outstanding contributions to evaluation use. It draws attention to the necessary tasks and associated challenges of conducting utilizationfocused evaluation ufe. The niche of principlesfocused evaluation unit of analysis evaluand approach to programming. Sage business cases realworld cases at your fingertips opens in new tab. Michael quinn patton on developmental evaluation as. Evaluation for the way we live paper by michael quinn patton. Lean library increase the visibility of your library opens in new tab.
Michael quinn patton during the expert seminar developmental evaluation, held in wageningen. Drawing on more than 40 years of experience conducting applied social science research and program evaluation, author mi. Each case opens with an incisive introduction by the editors. Qualitative research and evaluation methods, by michael. On dissertation proposals on which i have served, patton is by far the most cited qualitative research text.
A practitioners guide to developmental evaluation mcconnell. Michael quinn patton is an independent evaluation consultant with 40 years of experience conducting evaluations, training evaluators, and writing about ways to make evaluation useful. Michael quinn patton is an independent organizational development and program evaluation consultant. Principlesfocused evaluation michael quinn patton and charmagne e.
From evaluation pioneer michael quinn patton, this book introduces the principlesfocused evaluation pfe approach and demonstrates its relevance and application in a range of settings. The the expert seminar was or ganise d by t he wag eninge n ur ce ntre f or devel opment innov. He lives in minnesota, where, according to the states poet laureate, garrison keillor, all the women are strong, all the men are goodlooking, and all the children are above. His six evaluation books include developmental eva. Once a group has a general sense of evaluations potential utility, this exercise takes the next step of getting concrete about what will need to occur with this program context to make evaluation useful. He is the founder and director of utilizationfocused evaluation. Michael quinn patton, excerpt from the book, getting to maybe, random house canada, 2006 1 developmental evaluation evaluation isnt something to incorporate only after an intervention, innovation or major change is underway. Developmental evaluation for equityfocused evaluations by michael quinn patton, founder and director, utilizationfocused. After receiving his doctorate in sociology from the university of wisconsinmadison, he spent 18 years on the faculty of the university of minnesota 1973. Principles in practice by michael quinn patton, kate mckegg and nan wehipeihana. D faculty member of the union institute graduate school, minneapolis, mn, usa founder and director of an organizational development consulting business utilization focused. Sage journals worldclass research journals opens in new tab. Michael quinn patton, phd, directs an organizational development and evaluation consulting business, utilizationfocused evaluation.
Dupont canada proudly sponsored the series of developmental evaluation work. Veronica thompson from sport new zealand for developmental evaluation. My name is michael quinn patton and i am an independent evaluation consultant based in minnesota but working worldwide. F utilization focused evaluation a primer for evaluators. In this book, eminent authority michael quinn patton shows how to conduct. We cant think without it and with it our thinking is inevitably constrained. Haugh as evaluators, we know that learning from evaluation occurs when the process is rooted in partnership and is accommodating to different learning styles. Michael quinn patton and the emerging methodology, developmental dvaluation. He has been teaching at the evaluators institute since its beginning. Developmental evaluation quotes by michael quinn patton. Michael quinn patton family sexual abuse frontline. Michael quinn patton shravanti reddy martin reynolds patricia rogers jim rugh marco segone. Developmental evaluation adapts to the realities of complex nonlinear dynamics rather than trying to impose order and certainty on a disorderly and uncertain world.
Michael quinn patton utilizationfocused evaluation, saint paul, mn. Michael quinn patton, phd, is an independent evaluation consultant with more than 40 years of experience. A world larger than formative and summative michael. Pioneered by michael quinn patton, it overturns many of the assumptions of more. Michael quinn pattons principles for facilitating evaluation posted on september 30, 2017 by katherine. Patton explains why principles matter for program development and evaluation and how they can serve as a rudder to navigate the uncertainties, turbulence, and. Our services include evaluation consulting, workshops, webinars and keynotes on utilizationfocused evaluation, developmental evaluation, qualitative methods, theory of philanthropy and global systems evaluation. Lately, i find myself increasingly called on to offer seminars. This book elevates it to a fullfledged, distinct evaluation approach with its own niche, framework, and focus.
This is consistent with standards developed by the joint committee on. Michael quinn patton on developmental evaluation aea365. In the last few months i have been editing a book on developmental evaluation exemplars with kate mckegg and nan wehipeihana. Michael quinn patton developmental evaluation 2006. A world larger than formative and summative show all authors. Sage knowledge the ultimate social sciences library. Michael quinn patton born 1945 is an independent organizational development and program evaluation consultant, and former president of the american evaluation association. That wisdom can inform both future applications and further theory development. Developmental evaluation accepts such turbulence as the way the world of social innovation unfolds in the face of complexity.
Michael quinn patton is an independent consultant with more than 40 years experience conducting applied research and program evaluations. Summative evaluation measures outcomes against predetermined goals and frameworks while formative evaluation can assist in continuous improvement. Patton draws on insights about complex dynamic systems, uncertainty, nonlinearity, and emergence. Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation and use by michael quinn patton guilford press, 2010. With contributions by both practitioners and researchers, it covers such issues as sibling incest. Michael quinn patton, which took place in wage ningen on march 22, 20 12. Michael quinn patton, phd tei the evaluators institute. Michael quinn patton ces, 2009 traditional evaluation render definitive judgments of success or failure measure success against predetermined goals developmental evaluation provide feedback, generate learnings, support direction or affirm changes in direction develop new measures and monitoring mechanisms as. This approach is not intended as the solution to every situation. Union institute, 3228 46th avenue south, minneapolis, mn 55406. Developmental evaluation focuses on what is being developed through innovative engagement. He lives in minnesota, where, according to the states poet laureate, garrison keillor, all the women are strong, all the. A developmental evaluation primer mcconnell foundation.
Cq library american political resources opens in new tab. State of the art and practice of developmental evaluation. Complexity theory shows that great changes can emerge from small actions. Michael quinn patton developmental evaluation 2006 free download as pdf file. How to use qualitative methods in evaluation michael. Michael quinn patton will take place 22 march in wenigen, the netherlands. Michael quinn patton is the founder and ceo of utilizationfocused evaluation, an independent organizational development and program evaluation organization after receiving his doctorate in sociology from the university of wisconsinmadison, he spent 18 years on the faculty of the university of minnesota 19731991, including five years as director of the minnesota center for social. Developmental evaluation michael quinn patton introduction develop. Developmental evaluation michael quinn patton, 1994. Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation. Assess incentives for and barriers to reality testing and evaluation use in their own program culture. Coming soon th meeting of the members of the dac network on development evaluation will take place in paris 89 february. Part 1 of the video present key issues discussed by dr. The fourth edition of the bestselling utilizationfocused evaluation provides expert, detailed advice on conducting program evaluations from one of leading experts.
Utilizationfocused evaluation begins with the premise that evaluations should be judged by their utility and actual use. Moreover, social innovators dont follow a linear pathway of change. Ian baptiste, penn state universitythe book that has. He lives in minnesota, where, according to the states poet laureate, garrison keillor, all the women are strong, all the men are goodlooking, and all the children are above average. Michael quinn patton is careful to describe this approach as one choice that is responsive to context. Based in minnesota, he is a former president of the american evaluation association aea. He has been an independent evaluation practitioner for over 35 years and has worked at local, state, national, and international levels. Developmental evaluation is one outcome of this frustration. The niche of principlesfocused evaluation unit of analysis evaluand. Reviewed by karen locke, college of william and mary, williamsburg, virginia.
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