Encouraging the use of codes of behaviour in evaluation practice

Abstract Professional associations of evaluators have recently devoted much time and energy to the development of codes of behaviour to guide the work of evaluators. However, there is a body of anecdotal evidence that many evaluations are carried out by practitioners without reference to any code of practice. This paper sets out a training strategy we have used to encourage evaluators to make sense of codes of behaviour, and to incorporate them into their work. By grouping standards into broad categories evaluators, and those commissioning evaluations, can concentrate on the relevant aspects for the particular stage of the evaluation.