Evaluating collaboration: The creation of an online tool employing Q methodology

Stephen Jeffares*, Helen Dickinson

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The continued prevalence of different forms of collaborative working within public policy requires adaption in evaluation practices. In recent years evaluation toolkits, audits and guides have migrated online, but with varying success. At their worst, such tools can offer a disengaging user experience, limited coverage of issues or normative bias. This article outlines POETQ, designed to be engaging, comprehensive and methodologically robust. An overview of this approach is set out alongside an analysis of its merits. The article concludes by reflecting on the kinds of evidence that policy makers actually want to generate in relation to the topic of collaboration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)91-107
Number of pages17
JournalEvaluation
Volume22
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 7 Jan 2016

Keywords

  • collaboration
  • evaluation
  • Q methodology
  • toolkits

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Sociology and Political Science
  • Development

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