It might be desirable to support an organisational development process by documenting achievements and progress. This can be done through an evaluation process. The main purpose of an evaluation process is to learn from the past to find directions for the future. Learning arises from taking part in the whole process rather than from being presented for the end-results of the analysis and the recommendations by the consultants.

The focus of the course will be on planning and conducting participatory evaluations. The participant will learn how to involve diverse relevant stakeholders in setting indicators of success as well as describing strategies assumed to lead to certain results. In this way everyone involved develops a common language as well as a deeper understanding of the system at work. This enables the organisation to discuss results and reflect upon steps to take to improve the work. Learning arises from taking part in the whole process rather than from being presented for the end-results of the analysis and the recommendations by the evaluator.