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Eval Academy just released a new template, “Environmental Scan Template in Excel”!
Who’s it for?
Whether you’re new to conducting environmental scans or an experienced evaluator, our Excel template is designed to streamline the process of completing an environmental scan and systematically tracking your findings. An environmental scan is a crucial tool for gathering and interpreting information about current social, economic, technological, and political conditions that could impact the future direction of your organization, project, program, or service. Simply download the template to track your environmental scan findings!
What’s the purpose?
The purpose of the template is to facilitate the systematic completion of an environmental scan and the organized tracking of findings. It aims to simplify the process of gathering, interpreting, and documenting information collected through your scan.
What’s included?
Our Excel template includes customizable column headings designed to facilitate the collection of information through an environmental scan. You’re encouraged to adapt these headings to align with the specific requirements of your project. Unnecessary columns can be deleted to streamline the data collection process, ensuring that only essential information is gathered for effective analysis and decision-making.
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You can learn more about environmental scans on Eval Academy through the following links: