Success Story Guide

Purpose

This guide supports the creation and sharing of effective success stories that capture key learning and enable replication.

Story Elements

Core Components

  • Clear situation
  • Specific challenge
  • Key actions
  • Critical moments
  • Important decisions
  • Support utilized
  • Results achieved
  • Lessons learned

Context Details

  • Background information
  • Starting conditions
  • Participant roles
  • Available resources
  • Support systems
  • Environmental factors
  • Time constraints
  • Success criteria

Story Development

Structure

  • Situation setup
  • Challenge description
  • Action sequence
  • Decision points
  • Support usage
  • Result achievement
  • Impact description
  • Learning capture

Narrative Flow

  • Clear beginning
  • Logical progression
  • Key transitions
  • Decision moments
  • Challenge resolution
  • Impact demonstration
  • Learning identification
  • Future implications

Evidence Integration

Supporting Data

  • Performance measures
  • Achievement data
  • Observation notes
  • Participant feedback
  • Resource records
  • Impact measures
  • Progress tracking
  • Success indicators

Documentation

  • Evidence collection
  • Data organization
  • Record keeping
  • Progress notes
  • Impact tracking
  • Resource logs
  • Support records
  • Learning capture

Sharing Guidelines

Presentation

  • Clear format
  • Key highlights
  • Evidence support
  • Visual elements
  • Logical flow
  • Engagement points
  • Learning focus
  • Action guidance

Application Support

  • Replication guidance
  • Resource needs
  • Support requirements
  • Implementation steps
  • Adaptation points
  • Success factors
  • Challenge management
  • Impact measures