Evaluating outcomes - what should we measure?

Chris Liversage

Abstract

This question is really about measuring the effectiveness of urban animal management strategies. There are many ideas and approaches that are touted as being the solution to balancing people and pet needs in an urban area. Not many of these have any logical connection to positive outcomes, let alone the tools to measure them.

The outcomes or effects of any action are not always what was intended or expected. Some may be totally different from original expectations, or at worst, have little or no effect. The critical point is to ensure that at least some key indicators are in place to measure effects on whatever it is that is critical to your authority or organisation.

About the author

Mr C R liversage

Manager Administrative Services

City of Stirling

Civic Place

Stirling WA 6021

Chris Liversgae is a professional local government administrator and has worked for 3 councils in Western Australia over the past 12 years. He has a background in several areas of local conucil operations, and his qualifications include a Bachelor of Business (Management) and a Diploma in Local Government (Clerk). His role with respect to dog control and management at the City of Stirling is to provide as effectively and efficiently as possible an overall long term direction for the area.

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