Short-term outcomes

• Happen in the short-term, often directly after the activity

• Can be observed or measured in the short-term

• Are likely to be the immediate change experienced by the stakeholder after the activity

• May lead to other medium or long-term outcomes

• Indicate the success of a project in the short-term - i.e. if the project objectives have been achieved

Medium or long-term outcomes

• Are likely to be dependent on certain short-term outcomes to occur

• Can only be observed or measured in a long-term timeframe

• Are likely to be influenced by other factors (and be found on the right hand side of your accountability line as a result)

Short and long-term outcomes - a quiz

Hypothetical activity

A museum has developed an online learning resource for educators to use before a schools visit to the museum. It uses the museums digital collections, sourced from Europeana. The museum project lead has created a change pathway for the project. This is below.

Would the following outcomes be a short-term outcome or long-term outcome from this activity? 

Pupils are more engaged in the museum visit

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Next steps

You’re now ready to draw your own accountability line