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KnowledgeBases > The Program Evaluation KnowledgeBase > Element 1 > Activity 2 > Task 3: Orient Evaluation Team

Guideline:

At the first meeting, prior to starting work, the evaluation team should have an orientation session. The project leader should provide an overview of the team's charter, the anticipated time line for completing its work, and discuss team dynamics. When presenting the orientation, the project lead might concentrate on the project specifics and utilize a person experienced with group dynamics to focus on the interpersonal interactions among team members. The length of the session can be mitigated by providing background material to the team members to review in advance. Orienting the evaluation team gives it focus and direction, two conditions necessary for a successful team effort.

Tools Creative Thinking Tools - The Six Thinking Hats

Individual group members often have divergent viewpoints. Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats is a system fostering collaboration, increased productivity, creativity, and innovation. The concept enables participants in a discussion to move from the traditional argumentative approach to a collaborative process and fosters a more productive dialog. The document provides an overview of the tool and additional resources about it.

Guidelines Guidelines for Productive Meetings

This guide from the Team Handbook might assist team members with having productive meetings.

Guidelines Program Evaluation Standards _EXTERNAL_LINK

This link is to program evaluation standards published by the Joint Committee on Standards for Educational Evaluation.

Practical Tips Meetings 101 _EXTERNAL_LINK
This tip sheet from EffectiveMeetings.com offers a basic primer on how to conduct effective meetings.
References Team Stages
Groups have a life-cycle of their own. When a team is formed it goes through a predictable maturation process in order to become an effective unit. This document offers guidance on the stages a team goes through as it members adjust to working together.
References The Program Manager's Guide to Evaluation _EXTERNAL_LINK

This guide reviews the basic elements of the evaluation process. Though written to fulfill program goals of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration on Children, Youth, and Families, it may be useful as a basic primer on evaluation.

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