More about ACME's 5-phases

1. Phase 1 | Define the Need

   Before building, evaluating, or improving a program, it’s essential to understand WHY it matters. This phase helps you:

   • Assess whether there is a real and demonstrated need
   • Identify who the program is meant to serve
   • Map out the goals of your program

2. Phase 2 | Gauge Readiness

   Before moving forward with implementation, it’s essential to understand if the conditions are right. This phase helps you:

   • Assess whether your organization, team, and relevant parties are prepared to carry the program forward
   • Consider how well the program aligns with existing systems, priorities, and context
   • Identify potential challenges or gaps that could impact success

3. Phase 3 | Planned Interventions

   Once you understand the need, the next step is deciding how to respond. This phase helps you:

   • Identify what your program does and is wanting to achieve
   • Determine the learning objectives of your program
   • Create a clear and focused plan to move from intention to impact

4. Phase 4 | Program Delivery

   With a clear plan in place, the next step is to design how your program will be delivered. This phase helps you:

   • Map out the practical details of your program - who will do what, when, and how
   • Define clear roles, responsibilities, and workflows
   • Identify the existing resources and tools for your program

5. Phase 5 | Program Evaluation

   To understand whether your program is making a difference, it’s essential to evaluate its impact. This phase helps you:

   • Determine the orientation in which you will evaluate the program from
   • Evaluate whether the program is meeting its intended goals
   • Identify the validity of your assessment