Michael quinn patton is the founder and ceo of utilizationfocused evaluation, an independent organizational development and program evaluation organization after receiving his doctorate in sociology from the university of wisconsinmadison, he spent 18 years on the faculty of the university of minnesota 19731991, including five years as director of the minnesota center for social. Michael quinn patton, utiliiationfocused lnfomation and training, 3228 46th ave. Michael quinn patton is an independent consultant with more than 40 years experience conducting applied research and program evaluations. Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation. Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation and use is a great place to start it informed this blog post and is a trusty companion to us during developmental evaluations, along with resources at betterevaluation. Michael quinn patton on developmental evaluation aea365. Patton explains why principles matter for program development and evaluation and how they can serve as a rudder to navigate the uncertainties, turbulence, and. Read download developmental evaluation exemplars pdf pdf. Sep 28, 2017 from evaluation pioneer michael quinn patton, this book introduces the principlesfocused evaluation pfe approach and demonstrates its relevance and application in a range of settings. What is the relationship between developmental evaluation and development evaluation. Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation and use kindle edition by patton, michael quinn. Developmental evaluation what is it and how to go about.
In this book, michael quinn patton describes the process of conducting developmental evaluations for ongoing program development. Michael quinn patton utilizationfocused evaluation, saint paul, mn. In 1994, the predecessor journal to the american journal of evaluation, then called evalua tion practice, featured 20 evaluation theorists and practitioners speculating on the future of evaluation. Mar 01, 2016 the case for developmental evaluation. Developmental evaluation is designed to be congruent with. Aug 16, 2010 developmental evaluation by michael quinn patton, 9781606238868, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Evaluation is part of initial program design, including conceptualizing the theory of change evaluators role is to help users clarify their purpose, hopedfor results, and change model. Evaluators canshould offer conceptual and methodological options. Developmental evaluation quotes by michael quinn patton. The developmental evaluation mindset 291 complexity concepts, and systems thinking as presented and discussed in depth in developmental evaluation patton, 2011. The developmental evaluation and process are still ongoing as this is being written.
Learning from experience and exploring prospects, by charmagne campbellpatton, american journal of evaluation, april 2016. Michael quinn patton born 1945 is an independent organizational development and program evaluation consultant, and former president of the american evaluation association. No summative evaluation is planned or deemed appropriate though a great deal of effort is. In 2006, patton had the opportunity to coach a group of canadian evaluators on developmental evaluation in a series of workshops and consulting sessions. Michael quinn pattons top 10 developments in qualitative. Michael quinn patton, phd, directs an organizational development and evaluation consulting business, utilizationfocused evaluation.
He is the founder and director of utilizationfocused evaluation. Michael quinn patton, using a workshop of social change practitioners with whom the foundation has worked, with the strong support of dupont canada. The book includes the following ten sections and makes use of case examples and stories, cartoons, sidebars, and summary tables throughout. This description is from patton 2010 developmental evaluation. Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation and use ebook written by michael quinn patton. He lives in minnesota, where, according to the states poet laureate, garrison keillor, all the women are strong, all the men are. Patton clearly points out that developmental evaluation is not right for every situation. He illustrates the distinct contribution that developmental evaluation can make in addressing the dynamic complexity that often challenges evaluation efforts. State of the art and practice of developmental evaluatio n. He has been teaching at the evaluators institute since its beginning. Chances are, you have seen one of these at some point. Jul 26, 2010 developmental evaluation focuses on what is being developed through innovative engagement. Notes on principlesfocused developmental evaluation.
He lives in minnesota, where, according to the states poet laureate, garrison keillor, all the women are strong, all the men are goodlooking, and all the children are above. He has been an independent evaluation practitioner for over 35 years and has worked at local, state, national, and international levels. Cherry street alley, by michael quinn patton, american journal of evaluation, april 2016. Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation and use. In this book, patton brings new eyes to evaluation landscapes. Aea members receive 20% off on all books ordered directly from guilford. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Indigenous innovations in sport and traditional maori recreation nan. If you need to know a little more about developmental evaluation, this is a good one to read. An early concept paper can be found here and a short video here by the founder of developmental evaluation, michael quinn patton. Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation and use by michael quinn patton guilford press, 2010. Michael patton has written a book on development evaluation, which is shown below. Patton draws on insights about complex dynamic systems, uncertainty. Developmental evaluation michael quinn patton, 1994.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading developmental evaluation. Michael quinn patton over the past 20 years and now crystallised in a book. Developmental evaluation principles in practice youtube. Preface vii in new directions for program evaluation patton, 1992. Proust wrote that the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. After receiving his doctorate in sociology from the university of wisconsinmadison, he spent 18 years on the faculty of the university of minnesota 1973.
Voices in the design and evaluation of a multicultural education program. Michael quinn patton has 27 books on goodreads with 1481 ratings. Developmental evaluation in contrast to formative evaluation developmental evaluation offers an alternative to formative and summative evaluation, the classic distinctions that have dominated evaluation for four decades. After receiving his doctorate in sociology from the university of wisconsinmadison, he spent 18 years. Patton draws on insights about complex dynamic systems, uncertainty, nonlinearity, and emergence. He illustrates the distinct contribution that developmental evaluation can make in addressing the. Miller, in the book of jargon, defines development as a vague term used.
Michael quinn pattons book, developmental evaluation. Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation and use, to be published by guilford press in june 2010 2. Books by michael quinn patton author of qualitative. Michael quinn patton, phd tei the evaluators institute. Developmental evaluation likewise centers on situational sensitivity, responsiveness, and adaptation, and is an approach to evaluation especially appropriate for situations of high uncertainty where what may and does emerge is relatively unpredictable and uncontrollable. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read developmental evaluation. Our services include evaluation consulting, workshops, webinars and keynotes on utilizationfocused evaluation, developmental evaluation, qualitative methods, theory of philanthropy and global systems evaluation. This reboot combines slides from two different slideshows one on developmental evaluation and one on utilizationfocused evaluation.
The book getting to maybe westley et al, 2006 captures. It includes detailed discussion of the 12 steps for implementing ufe and also provides a number of case studies to guide the user. This presentation is based on the concept of developmental evaluation elaborated by michael quinn patton over the past 20 years and now crystallised in a book developmental evaluation. Oct 24, 2017 notes on developmental evaluation as opposed to formative or summative evaluation. State of the art and practice of developmental evaluation. Michael quinn patton is the former president of the american evaluation association. Patton is one of the founding fathers of the evaluation profession in the 1970s to which he has.
The very possibility articulated in the idea of making a significant difference in the world. Applying complexity concepts to enhance innovation and use 1 by patton, michael quinn isbn. A developmental evaluation primer mcconnell foundation. He uses a lot of stories and analogies to get his points across. Answers to common and recurring questions michael quinn patton cultural responsiveness through developmental evaluation. Jun 01, 2009 michael quinn patton ces, 2009 some evaluation premises. How is developmental evaluation different from other approaches. Utilizationfocused evaluation was founded by michael quinn patton to support evaluation for intended use by intended users. Developmental evaluation michael quinn patton haftad. In fact, he explicitly outlines five purposes and uses. Developmental evaluation by michael quinn patton waterstones. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This presentation is based on the concept of developmental.