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. Has few if any pre-determined questions. Findings rarely circulated among end-users.