A critique of using the Delphi technique for assessing evaluation capability-building needs

This article examines the use of the Delphi technique as part of a needs assessment to inform an evaluation capability-building plan within a government department.

Besides considering the Delphi process itself, it also raises methodological issues and suggests steps that might be taken in the future.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • Background
  • Associated Concepts
  • Establishing the 'what should be' state using the Delphi technique
  • Methodological issues
  • Next steps

Sources

McGeary, J. (2009). A critique of using the Delphi technique for assessing evaluation capability-building needs. Evaluation Journal of Australasia, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp. 31-39. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1035719X0900900105

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