Outcome measures shortlist
Three to five outcome measures you can actually collect.
When to use
At the start of a programme cycle, before you commit to reporting.
Prompt template
For our {PROGRAMME} with these desired outcomes ({OUTCOMES}), propose 3–5 outcome measures we can realistically collect with {CAPACITY}. For each: what's measured, how, from whom, how often, what "good" looks like, and one risk of misinterpretation. Avoid vanity metrics. Warn if any measure requires a validated instrument we may not have rights to use.Replace each highlighted placeholder with real context. Keep names and safeguarding details out.
When to use this prompt
Reach for this prompt when you need to three to five outcome measures you can actually collect. It's designed for Programme lead. Typically used within Evaluation work.
Draft with AI, then have a colleague verify facts and tone before use.
How to use it
- 1
Gather your inputs
Have your local context, audience and goal to hand. - 2
Fill in the highlighted placeholders
Copy the template above and replace every highlighted placeholder with real, local context. - 3
Run it in your AI tool
Paste into your preferred AI assistant. Ask a follow-up if the output misses your association's tone. - 4
Work through the checklist
Tick every item before you send, publish or act on the output.
Why this prompt works
Prevents evaluation plans that collapse under the weight of what's promised.
Worked example
Outcomes: increased confidence, employment progression\nCapacity: 0.2 FTE data support
What good output looks like
A short, deliverable outcome measurement plan with warnings on capacity risk.
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