The Psychology of Evaluation: From Exam Anxiety to Organizational Learning

Many staff experience evaluations as if they were exams, creating anxiety and often leading organizations to focus only on positive results for donors. Findings are frequently left unused, and challenges are seen as weaknesses rather than opportunities to learn. 

By integrating a Utilization-Focused Evaluation approach into other relevant methods, evaluations can become practical, actionable, and truly helpful for improving programs, without adding unnecessary burden on staff.










Hnin Ei Lwin
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