M3.06. Preparing the evaluation of the mentoring process

3. Stakeholders

3.1. How to Identify Key Stakeholders

When determining who would qualify as a stakeholder, you should determine what your needs are to assess who you should involve. Since stakeholders offer different kinds of value, your reasons for inviting certain individuals or groups to participate should include the following:

  • They have knowledge of the programme being evaluated (e.g. staff and any expert consultants you hired).
  • They represent a variety of perspectives and experiences
  • They are affected by the programme (e.g., programme participants).
  • They are in positions of influence (e.g., board members, funding bodies).
  • They are supporters of the evaluation process, and are involved in the evaluation's design and implementation
  • They are responsible for decisions about the evaluation and programme (e.g., programme director, management).