Evaluation with Power: A New Approach to Organizational Effectiveness, Empowerment, and Excellence
by Sandra Trice Gray and Associates (published by Jossey-Bass, Inc., 1998)
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Summary:
This book offers an overview of a process of evaluation that can engage anyone in the organization, from the executive director to the receptionist. It provides sample questions for everyone in the organization to ask concerning their respective roles. The proposed method also incorporates client feedback.
Why does FASTEN recommend this resource?
This book offers an excellent overview of a process of co-evaluation applicable to any organization that involves continuous, constructive, cooperative evaluation with an eye to making the organization more effective. Note that this resource is written for a fairly sophisticated audience and will likely be more useful to practitioners with some experience in organizational development issues. The book grew out of group discussions sponsored by Independent Sector that engaged nonprofit managers, grant makers, evaluation consultants, and academics.