ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses the related issue of negotiation in evaluation. Effective planning and dissemination requires the development of effective negotiation skills on the part of the evaluator. Fundamental to the ideal of negotiation is the concept that evaluators perform a service to clients who require answers to specific questions about a given program or policy. A major milestone that needs to be reached through negotiation is an evaluation plan. The orientation suggested implies the use of an external evaluator who will work closely with the primary audience: key Program staff. A feature of the work of the evaluator is to provide relevant high-level information to staff for decision-making. Chapelton Community Health Centre offers a two-day educational program designed for 15–16-year-olds currently attending school. The program was devised to meet a perceived need for accurate information about issues such as pregnancy, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and the impact of drugs on the development of foetuses and young children.
