Performance Improvement: Stages, Steps and Tools
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Performance Improvement Toolkit
Contents:
 
STEP 1:
Implement the evaluation plan
GOAL:

To clarify the objectives and expected results of the interventions in order to define the evaluation questions, indicators and data-collection plan

OUTPUT:

A detailed PI Evaluation Plan

TOOLS:
 Sample PI Monitoring and Evaluation Plan

An evaluation plan will:

  • Identify the purpose, users, resources and timelines of the evaluation
  • Select the key evaluation questions and indicators and the best design to measure intended results
  • Sequence evaluation activities (such as completing baseline documentation, conducting participant follow-ups, materials pre-tests, project reviews and special studies)
  • Prepare data collection and data analysis plans, including cost as well as results or program data
  • Plan for communication, dissemination and use of evaluation results
  • Identify the technical competencies needed on the evaluation team(s).