Evaluator Perspective: ‘Weaving together’ – Learnings from the field when working with diverse knowledges towards transformative practice

Abstract

This paper is a personal re fl ection from an emerging evaluator ’ s perspective as I unpack the learnings of a recent evaluation commission and share insights on the personal growth required when undertaking transformative evaluation practice. In learning how to weave together diverse cultural perspectives, guided by the principle of self-determination, I re fl ect on practice and positioning as an evaluator working at the cultural interface.