IDEO

IDEO - Define Your Indicators

Indicators help us track our impact over time by defining the data we collect. This exercise, derived from the LUMA collection, focuses on creating those indicators.

Duration
1.5 hours
Group Size
4-8
Category
IDEO
Difficulty
Easy
Energy
Medium

Objectives

Participants will define measurable indicators. They'll also create tracking systems and accountability measures. This ensures alignment with funder requirements.

Outcomes

Participants will leave with defined success indicators. They'll also have clear measurement criteria and a foundation for evaluation.

Step-by-Step Instructions

To gauge an intervention's effectiveness, measure progress over time. Indicators define the data points you'll track. These can be quantitative or qualitative, depending on what you're measuring. Use a mix of indicators that measure implementation and progress towards short, medium, and long-term outcomes.

  1. Use your existing Logic Model as a blueprint for defining indicators. What do you need to learn or prove about this solution?

  2. First, define Process Indicators. These answer, "Is my solution being implemented as planned?" These measure Inputs and Outputs in your Logic Model.

  3. Next, define Outcome Indicators. These answer the question: [The original text was cut off, so I am ending it here. Check your text and add the rest of the instruction.]

Unlock Step-by-Step Instructions

Join 2,500+ facilitators who use Workshopr to plan better workshops — free during beta.

Facilitator Tips

Include both quantitative and qualitative indicators. User stories are powerful. Keep the number of indicators manageable. Too many can be overwhelming.

Pre-Work

For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

Unlock Pre-Work Requirements

Join 2,500+ facilitators who use Workshopr to plan better workshops — free during beta.

Materials Required


  • Pens

  • Paper

  • Logic Model

Unlock Materials Required

Join 2,500+ facilitators who use Workshopr to plan better workshops — free during beta.

Resources & Templates

  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

Unlock Resources & Templates

Join 2,500+ facilitators who use Workshopr to plan better workshops — free during beta.

Discussion

0/2000
Loading comments...

Related Exercises

See all exercises

IDEO - Bundle Ideas & Create A Concept

1.5 hours

Bundling Ideas turns individual concepts into solid solutions. It's a mix-and-match game to combine the best parts of several ideas.

Ideo

IDEO - Collaborative Synthesis

1 hour

This exercise, adapted from the LUMA system, helps teams analyze data and identify insights with stakeholders.

Ideo

IDEO - Create A Concept

1.5 hours

This exercise, adapted from the LUMA collection, helps you transform initial ideas into a well-developed concept ready for refinement. It's about movi...

Ideo

LUMA - Buy A Feature

1.5 hours

Money talks. Give participants a budget and have them 'buy' the features they want most. Limited resources reveal true priorities. Observe their first...

Luma

Emotional Response Mapping

1.5 hours

Customers feel emotions at every stage of their journey. Emotional Response Mapping identifies those specific reactions. You'll uncover opportunities ...

Research