This article focuses on the management of federally funded evaluation research by (1)
discussing several aspects of building an efficient in-house evaluation team including
planning for upcoming procurements, deciding which staff to bid on a proposal,
maintaining in-house staff versus hiring new staff, subcontracting, and using consul
tants; (2) defining and discussing four possible contractor/client relationships; and (3)
considering the contractor/practitioner team and problems of building rapport and
working relationships with field practitioners.
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