How Can Information About the Competencies Required for Evaluation Be Useful?

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  • Burt Perrin Independent Consultant, Vissec, France

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.20.009

Abstract

This article explores the main themes and implications arising from the three articles in this thematic segment regarding evaluation competencies. It identifies five potential uses for competency information: (a) basic education and training, (b) self-evaluation, (c) professional development, (d) information and advocacy about the skills required for competent evaluations, and (e) assisting evaluation commissioners in choosing and managing evaluators. The article identifies the need for more attention to the competencies required by evaluation commissioners as well as those needed by evaluation practitioners. It also urges caution in moving toward accreditation or certification, suggesting that there are less drastic effective alternatives.

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Published

2005-11-21

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Perrin, B. (2005). How Can Information About the Competencies Required for Evaluation Be Useful?. Canadian Journal of Program Evaluation, 20(2), 169–188. https://doi.org/10.3138/cjpe.20.009

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Vol. 20 No. 2 (2005): Fall

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Copyright (c) 2005 Burt Perrin

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