GUIDE
Guide to Data-Driven Program Improvements
In this guide to data-driven program improvements, we’ll walk you through the process of evaluating your current data practices, whether that’s donor reports, baseline & endline reports, or just monthly report outs to your team. Then, we’ll show you how to quickly create more regular reports of that same data. By reviewing these metrics more regularly, you’ll be able to spot potential areas that can improve not only your application but your program overall – whether it’s related to the resources you have, the workforce you support, or how you make your services available to the communities you serve.
This is an iterative process that will continue for the duration of your program. And if you’re anything like us, there will be things you spot the first time through that will make you want to go right back and do it again to make your program even better.
Inside the data you’ve already collected are hidden insights that can improve your program—and maybe even save it.
Learn everything you need to know about data-driven program improvements
Included in our Guide to Data-Driven Program Improvements
Evaluate current data practices with the data you already have
Setting up data to review it more regularly
Uncover hidden insights through resource reallocation, (re)training and modifying services
Using CommCare data to adapt to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases
Make your program better from data you already collect and proceses you already follow
Puting it altogether to create a robust program for your use case
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“CommCare is a mission-critical, strategic platform for us. We have been able to turn data into a strategic advantage, showcasing our impact and driving funding.”
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