Relies on highly interactive qualitative methods but does not disregard quantitative tools. Inventiveness and creativity encouraged to adapt the methods to the context being evaluated. Evaluator's versus Facilitator's Role Evaluator takes lead in designing evaluation. Steers overcome by setting design. Assumes objective, neutral, distant stance.
Evaluator works collaboratively at various stages with end-users.
Is partner in evaluation and imparts evaluation skills. Shares lead with end-users. Evaluator becomes more of a facilitator. Facilitator acts as catalyst, confidante, collaborator. Takes lead from end-users.