1. New Empowerment Evaluation: An Introduction Sarah Diamond, Ph.D. Diamond Research Consulting LLC [email_address]

6. Example of “New” Empowerment Evaluation Principles 1. Mutual respect for the expertise each of us brings to the table. 2. Our common purpose is to improve our likelihood of Achieving Success. 3. Decision-making is guided by Collective Data-driven Inquiry 4. Collaboration is key to our success.

7. 5. Continually striving to improve our cultural and linguistic competency . 6. Valuing intrinsic motivation over extrinsic motivation. 7. C ritical reflection and honest dialogue are valued as important outcomes in and of themselves. 8. Shared responsibility for ongoing planning , documenting, publicizing and evaluating our work

9. Learning, Growth, Self Improvement Goal-oriented Activity Observation Communication Self-Evaluation Self talk Self criticism Self monitoring Constructive criticism Observations Feedback from Others Self Criticism Self Reflection Self Evaluation

10. Self Other Self Other Personal Growth & Achievement Other’s Growth & Achievement Program Success Observation Communication Collaboration

11. Self Other Personal Growth & Achievement Other’s Growth & Achievement Program Success Observation Communication Participants Staff Administration Director Evaluator Facilitate Observation & Communication Data-based decision making Help Identify & Document the Processes that lead to program success Evaluation Tools