Evaluation of Previous Activities
While it can be easier to base your analysis only on new information, there is often a lot to be gained by reflecting on previous activities. As part of the strategic assessment, the partnership must include information on the previous year’s partnership plan. In evaluating the progress on the previous plan, we suggest that the partnership consider both:
- Outputs – review of planned activities that were delivered, the timeliness of these projects, their cost effectiveness and any lessons learned.
- Outcomes – review of the impact that delivered activities had on previous priorities, including any tangible performance improvements.
We have included further information on how to conduct evaluation in section Deliver: Evaluating Impact. As part of reviewing and refreshing your priorities for the coming year, it is also important that you consider whether the same issues are still as important as they were this time last year.
