5. Independent

  • The agenda setting, design and inputs of a process ensures balance and impartiality.

  • The process is designed and facilitated by impartial and trained process designers and facilitators (internal or external).

  • Participants are surveyed to collect their views on their experience and the quality of the process, including the impartiality of facilitation, the balance of evidence and the opportunities to participate. 

  • An external evaluation process can offer independent scrutiny, legitimacy and accountability.

Questions you should ask yourself to see if you meet this standard:
1Have I ensured that the agenda, design, and inputs of the process are balanced and impartial?
2Have I engaged an impartial and experienced team to design and facilitate the process?
3Have I planned to survey participants to collect their views on their experience and the quality of the process?