Metrics and Evaluation
Energetics helps clients evaluate their performance to improve internal management decisions and communicate value to stakeholders. Our performance measurement experts work closely with clients to develop a "logic model" that captures the underlying theory of how a program's actions will lead to the intended results. We use the logic model to identify metrics that track progress toward program goals and demonstrate the program’s efficiency and effectiveness. We also help clients implement appropriate retrospective and prospective evaluation methods and analysis techniques. In addition, we help clients display tracked performance data in concise, meaningful ways that help programs make effective decisions and demonstrate program value.
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Program Design
Working collaboratively with clients to understand and map how program activities lead to achievement of program goals, using:
- Research into the client program
- Stakeholder meetings
- Logic modeling
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Performance Metrics Development
Identifying a set of metrics that meet internal and external stakeholder needs, using:
- Stakeholder needs assessment
- Metrics workshops
- Evaluation planning
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Evaluation Methods and Analysis
Implementing evaluation methods and analyzing data to inform decision making, using:
- Research design
- Qualitative methods
- Quantitative methods
- Measurement instruments
- Statistical analysis
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Performance Tracking
Developing internal data systems to track performance while meeting the requirements of external tracking systems, using:
- Needs assessment
- Internal tracking systems
- Dashboards
- The Program Assessment Rating Tool (PART)
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Prospective Benefits Analysis
Estimating the future benefits of current program activities, using:
- Benefits methodology
- Model input development
- Benefits modeling
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Risk Analysis
Introducing uncertainty into prospective benefits analysis, using:
- Risk methodology
- Elicitation of expert opinions
- Model simulations
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