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20 Guide to Action Evaluation can help to improve upon the process of implementing your project, as well as the outcomes that have been achieved as a result of your project. Taking time to reflect on what you have learned throughout each stage of your action project is an essential part of ensuring that your efforts have a lasting impact. Consider the following questions: Evaluate Your Progress hAve A lASTInG ImpACT REFLECT & GET INSPIRED • What was the catalyst that helped you move from inspiration to action? • Were you surprised by any of your successes? IDENTIFY & GET INFORMED • What were your most useful resources? • In what ways have your efforts helped you to gain more in- depth knowledge? LEAD & GET OTHERS INVOLVED • What skills have you developed by taking action? • What skills did your team develop? • What skills do you and your team need to improve on? • How did you keep your team motivated? HAVE A LASTING IMPACT • What outcome are you most proud of? • What outcomes do you wish you approached differently? How so? • What are your recommendations for other youth who try to undertake a similar action or are working on similar issues? GET CONNECTED • Who did you reach in the process of implementing your project o (This can include those who helped along the way as well as those who were able to benefit) • In what ways were you able to access support from your networks? • Have you maintain a relationship with these new contacts? PLAN & GET MOVING • Were there any goals that you didn't achieve? • How can you meet these goals in a future project? • What were your obstacles? • What could you do to overcome these obstacles in a future project? 1 2 3 4 5 6

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