Many organizations, especially colleges and universities, or government funded agencies have short or long-term programs targeted at improving communities, industry clusters, workforce, or other strategic initiatives. The results or outcomes of these programmatic efforts can often benefit from a systematic approach to measuring effectiveness. Many programs may be funded by State or Federal grants and often a condition of continuance or renewal may be based on the program effectiveness.
Appreciative Strategies can help organizations or agencies develop, implement, and execute a strategy for program evaluation. The key to successful evaluation starts at the beginning (or before the beginning) of the project. A baseline or benchmark should be established to effectively measure the metrics for performance improvement or impact. Through case-studies, interviews, questionnaires, facilitated meetings, or some combination of activities the program can be evaluated with the final output being a comprehensive report that identifies program successes and areas that could be improved or redesigned.
Have a need for program evaluation? Contact Appreciative Strategies today to discuss your needs.
