Self-assessment Germany English, GermanOur evaluation of RUHR.2010 began in autumn 2010. During the project, we the evaluators consul- ted with Prof. Dr. Oliver Scheytt, Prof. Dr. Julia Froh- ne and Maria Baumeister on a number of occasions, who were involved in the work process on behalf of the client. We exchanged ideas and discussed and conferred with one another throughout the evalu- ation process. Despite our relationship to RUHR.2010 GmbH, we enjoyed every freedom we required and wished for as independent evaluators.