Developmental Evaluation

Developmental evaluation, as articulated by Michael Quinn Patton, is uniquely suited to environments characterized by innovation, complexity, and emergence—exactly the kind of environments your methodology engages. DE is designed to support social innovation and transformative change processes, helping practitioners learn, adapt, and evolve strategies in real-time. Instead of simply measuring predetermined outcomes, DE focuses on tracking emergent patterns, understanding dynamic shifts, and informing adaptive decision-making.

Here are some of the main reasons we're integrating DE in this line of work:

1. Navigating Emergence and Complexity
2. Fostering Learning and Adaptation
3. Capturing Multiple Forms of Value
4. Supporting Systems Innovation and Transformation
5. Adaptive Measurement of Success