Utilization-Focused Evaluation with Michael Quinn Patton, Ph.D.

"What don't you know, that if you did know, would make a difference to what you do?" The importance of good questions and careful thought with Michael Quinn Patton, Ph.D., interviewed by James Pann, Ph.D. Michael Quinn Patton is the Founder and CEO of Utilization-Focused Evaluation, an independent organizational development and program evaluation organization. He has authored numerous books on evaluation, including Blue Marble Evaluation (2019), Principles-Focused Evaluation (2018), Facilitating Evaluation (2018), Developmental Evaluation (2010), and Utilization-Focused Evaluation (2008). OUTLINE: 0:00 - Introduction 2:10 - What is Utilization-Focused Evaluation (U-FE)? 4:11 - How developmental evaluation, principles-focused evaluation, and blue marble evaluation fit in with U-FE 7:44 - What is emphasized in U-FE that is not in other evaluation approaches 10:03 - How U-FE can be used in conjunction with other evaluation models 11:49 - Specific strategies and tactics for engaging project stakeholders in an evaluation 15:00 - Lessons from the social sciences research literature that inform Michael's evaluation work 17:35 - Common things that evaluators think they already know, but often don’t 18:45 - Best way to learn how to do evaluations and recommendations for students and beginning evaluators 23:36 - Relationship between mindfulness and evaluation 26:52 - Resources to obtain familiarity with using U-FE 28:13 - Books that Michael likes to give as gifts 31:04 - How to connect with Michael BLOG POST: https://evalnetwork.com/blog/utilizat... CONNECT WITH JAMES: Subscribe to this YouTube channel LinkedIn:   / pannjames   Twitter:   / jpann​   Please reach out with comments and feedback!