About Lesley Greenaway

I am an experienced researcher, facilitator and trainer with a focus on developing customised evaluation projects, and building organisational and human capacity in evaluation and research. My background and experience is rooted in the voluntary and community sectors where I have successfully established myself as an independent evaluator and training consultant. I am currently studying part-time towards a Professional Doctorate at the University of Dundee where my focus of study is Evaluation that Empowers: A review of evaluation approaches that empower the voices of individuals, organisations and communities.

What I do ...

I design and implement evaluations using participatory approaches.

• I use a ‘Community Researcher’ approach and case study to show and tell impact stories.
• I design training needs analysis and evaluate training programmes.
• I run training workshops, carry out surveys and consultation exercises, and develop and support professionals in the workplace.

I develop innovative learning approaches and resources, including:

• Raising Your Game - a toolkit (and boardgame) for improving volunteer practices;
• Managing Together - an online training course for senior volunteers in the uniformed youth organisations;
• Evaluation Methods in Social Research - an online learning module at Masters level at Edinburgh Napier University.