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A good performance story covers the following elements:
What is the context?
- the overall setting of the program (description, objectives, resources)
- the results chain (program theory)
- the risks faced
What was expected to be accomplished at what cost?
- statement of the (clear and concrete) outputs and outcomes expected
- planned spending
What was accomplished in light of these expectations?
- the relevant outputs delivered at what cost
- the outcomes realized related to the expectations
- a discussion of the evidence available demonstrating the contribution made by the program to those outcomes
What was learned and what will be done next?
- a discussion of what will be done differently as a result of what was achieved
What was done to assure quality data?
- a description of what the organization does to ensure the quality of the data and information reported
The main story line of a performance story is how well has the program performed in relation to what was expected and what will now be done differently to better ensure future performance. |