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Explore a revolutionary approach to evaluation in this 14-minute TEDx talk by David Fetterman, founder of empowerment evaluation. Discover how this method turns traditional evaluation upside-down by putting community and staff members in charge of their own self-evaluation, guided by a "critical friend" or evaluation coach. Learn about the journey of introducing this concept to skeptical colleagues and its eventual acceptance in the field of evaluation. Gain insights from Fetterman's extensive experience, including his work at Stanford University, USAID-sponsored projects, and collaborations with major tech companies. Understand the impact and recognition of empowerment evaluation through Fetterman's numerous awards and publications. Delve into a thought-provoking discussion on self-determination and achieving meaningful results in evaluation practices.