Learn what makes an effective evaluation. This guide will take you through some of the important steps of evaluating covering topics including planning, consistency, collecting feedback, gaining valuable insights and communicating your value.
Having the confidence to design surveys, collect and analyse data and report outcomes is essential for organisations. Evaluation can be used for an endless range of purposes, such as applying for funding, assessing the cultural impact of an event or engaging stakeholders. But, jumping into the world of data collection and analytics can be incredibly intimidating!
For those who are new to surveys, there may be some misconceptions about what constitutes an effective evaluation.
It is not necessarily about the volume of the information collected, it is about the quality of the information and the insights you can gain from it. Even a small sample size can provide insight into how people feel about your organisation or event if you ask the right questions.
The guide covers the following steps:
- Planning
- Consistency
- Collecting feedback
- Gaining valuable insights
- Communicating your value
