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FAQ | Principles-Focused Evaluation

Written by Mark Cabaj | January 31, 2018

FAQ | This Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document explores 15 questions about principles-focused evaluation raised through the webinars and masterclasses held by Tamarack, featuring Michael Quinn Patton and Mark Cabaj. The document focuses on common questions and thoughts not reflected in Michael's book, Principles-Focused Evaluation, which explores how people, organizations and networks can design and evaluate their efforts to tackle tough social, economic and environmental challenges using principles rather than elaborate plans or strategies

 For the sake of convenience, the questions are organized in five sections.

  • The Niche for Principles-Focused Evaluation
  • Crafting Principles
  • Evaluating Principles
  • Communicating Results
  • Getting Started