Asking Actionable Questions

Why evaluate? Other than because your funders require it of course. You know my mantra by now, right? You want to know you are making a difference!

So, let’s assume you have engaged your community and with them, designed your logic model that accurately describes your community strategy(ies).

What is your next step? Good news! You don’t need a long list of evaluation questions. It’s much better to ask a few actionable, “Big Bucket” or “key” evaluation questions. Meaning, once these questions are answered, you have some sense as to what you should do next.

Take a look at some examples of typical (“blah”) actionable questions versus more actionable questions.

Want to learn more? Check out one of the smallest, most powerful evaluation books you will ever read.

Actionable Evaluation Basics: Getting Succinct Answers to the Most Important Questions by E. Jane Davidson

Let me hear what types of actionable questions you are curious about.

Ann