Sometimes, however, the questions raised, the target audience for findings, or the available resources limit the evaluation focus to one or two of these activities. Any of these evaluations can include estimation of how much the project or project components cost. Set timelines for every phase of the evaluation process. This will include data collection, analyzing, summarizing and preparing reports. Remember, this is a living document and should be changed to reflect any issues or delays that may arise.
Report findings to key stakeholders and other interested parties.
Once the evaluation findings are compiled, strategies must be developed to report the results. How the results are shared will depend largely on the intended audience. Most projects will have multiple stakeholders, each requiring a different reporting approach. For example, results communicated to current or potential funding sources will greatly vary from those results communicated to those stakeholders interested in identifying future program improvements. Develop a schedule for the formal exchange of information to discuss findings at planning and management meetings on a regular basis.