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Author(s): Triangle Consulting
Organization: Triangle Consulting
Publication Date: 2011
There are currently six versions of the Outcomes Star™ available as PDFs which can be downloaded from this website for use as paper-based tools. All will also soon be available for on-line completion and data analysis through the Star Online. The following is a list of the versions currently available:
Alcohol Star
Community Star
Family Star
Homelessness Star
Mental Health Recovery Star
Older Person's Star
Teen Star
Well-being Star
Work Star
Author(s): Triangle Consulting
Organization: Triangle Consulting
Publication Date: 2009
25 organisations that had implemented the Outcomes Star™ (or the Rochdale Dial version) were interviewed to identify good practice in implementing the Star. The following are brief highlights of the findings:
Those motivated by improving keywork and service delivery found implementation more successful than those motivated by external pressures.... more
Implementing the Star takes time and requires a change management process.... more
Initia...
Author(s): Triangle Consulting
Organization: Triangle Consulting
Publication Date: 2009
The Outcomes Star™ is applicable where:
You have an on-going relationship with your service users in which you meet one-to-one on a regular basis
You want to measure outcomes as an integral part of the on-going work of your organisation rather than through occasional research
You want to measure progress on a range of areas (at least three but usually five or more)
You want to measure distance travelled towards end outcomes rather than just whet...
Author(s): Triangle Consulting
Organization: London Housing Foundation
Publication Date: 2009
The Outcomes Star is an approach to measuring change when working with vulnerable people. We call these measurable changes outcomes. It is used within the key work process and is integrated within assessments and reviews. This approach is described in The Outcomes Star User Guide (PDF), which can be used in key work with service users.
Background & Further Reading
The development of the Outcomes Star Before using any tool it is important to...