Step by step guide
Step 1: Define SMART Objectives against the OA outcomes your use case supports
Create Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (SMART) objectives for your use case that support the three OA strategic outcomes of being an independent initiative, becoming integral national data infrastructure, and reducing inequalities in the sport and physical activity sector. This step should be completed during 'Understand and plan’.
Step 2: Define measurable KPIs for each objective
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) will be used to measure whether the objectives you set have been achieved or are on track. Some examples could include:
increased levels of activity within disproportionately affected demographics
commitment to inclusive governance
new metrics demonstrating ambition to reach under-represented groups
increase opening up access to opportunities data
participatory case studies
increased level of engagement with a diverse range of groups across sectors
This step should be completed during 'Understand and plan’.
Step 3: Measure use case delivery
By measurement, we mean that the KPIs will be assessed continually over the life-cycle of a pilot, with pre-agreed milestones. Monitoring is the systematic measurement of the use case pilot's progress. It often entails the use of KPIs and other measurement activities. The information collected here will generate a useful evidence base to be reviewed regularly, to demonstrate each use case’s contribution to OA's outcomes. This step should be completed during ‘Develop’. One suggested way to monitor performance is to use a ‘RAG’ rating (red, amber, green).
0-40%
Blocked or not relevant
We failed to make progress and/or the KPIs are not relevant to us any more.
40-70%
In progress
We made progress, but fell short of completion.
70-100%
Accomplished
We delivered.
Step 4: Share learning
The key to learning is the application of insights to improve use case work. Learning involves making improvements, either during the use case rollout or for the next time you do similar work. Tools to support learning and reflection include summary reports of KPIs, process evaluations and case studies. This step should be completed during ‘Learn and publish’.
The intention is to collate the shared learning from use case communities to build an evidence base demonstrating the impact of OA. This will help to improve and grow the initiative. With these efforts, we hope to increase the levels of activity within disproportionately affected demographics, including:
children and young people
older people
women and girls
people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds
disabled people
ethnically diverse communities
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