Embracing Vulnerability in Evaluation by Luba Falk Feigenberg
Hello! I am Luba Falk Feigenberg, Founder and Principal Consultant of Reframe Evaluation where I support mission-driven leaders use evaluation to tell the story of their impact and to build sustainable and equitable practices.
Vulnerability is a feeling of uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure that arises when we allow ourselves to be seen, heard, and deeply known, according to psychologist Brene Brown.
In this sense, vulnerability is an essential part of evaluation. Evaluation is a collaborative process that requires openness, authenticity, and the willingness to delve into uncomfortable spaces.
I’ve found 5 key aspects of vulnerability to be helpful to consider: