Evaluation for Busy People: Why Every Public Official Should Understand Evaluation

Evaluation is often seen as something technical, time-consuming or reserved for specialists. Yet every public official is expected to demonstrate results, make evidence-informed decisions and ensure that public resources are used effectively.

In this episode of our EIPA in Conversation With, we will explore why evaluation matters for everyone working in the public sector and why understanding its basic principles has become an essential professional skill.

Join Professor Stephen Morris (Manchester Metropolitan University) and Bradford Rohmer (Syntesia Policy & Economics) for an engaging discussion on the role of evaluation in modern public administration, common misconceptions about evaluation, and the practical benefits that evaluation can bring to policy-making and programme management.

Our conversation will offer you a glimpse into the world of evaluation and introduce some of the themes explored in EIPA’s forthcoming course: Evaluation for Busy People: What is Evaluation and Why Should I Care?

The session is intended for public officials, policy officers, programme managers and anyone interested in improving decision-making through evidence and learning.

Register for free below and join us on 3 September from 12.30 to 13.30.

What will the round-table cover?

• Why evaluation matters for everyone working in the public sector, not just specialists
• Common misconceptions about evaluation and how to overcome them
• How evaluation supports better policy-making, programme management and decision-making
• The role of evaluation in demonstrating results, accountability and value for money
• How organisations can use evaluation as a tool for learning and continuous improvement
• The future of evaluation, including the impact of AI, data and emerging analytical tools

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