As a professional evaluator, completing the evaluation report is a critical step in the evaluation process. Utilizing the data is what makes the evaluation meaningful to the users. With that said, answer the following:
What barriers do evaluators experience when working with staff to utilize data from reports?
What strategies can be used overcome barriers?
Would your strategies differ across nonprofit organizations? Why? Why not?
What role does meta-evaluation play in evaluation? Is it necessary to participate in a meta evaluation? What potential challenges can hinder an effective meta-evaluation?