INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC MODELS:
A PLANNING TOOL TO
DEVELOP
REDEVELOP
SCALE
Presented by
Bevan Gibson
Sarah Goldammer
SIPDC
Logic Model Definition
A tool used most often by managers and
evaluators of programs to evaluate the
effectiveness of a program
Graphical depiction of the logical relationships
between the resources, activities, outputs and
outcomes of a program
A description of how your project is to work
the theory and assumptions underlying the
program
Links outcomes (both short- and long-term) with:
program activities/ processes
the theoretical assumptions/ principles of the
program
To assess the “if-then” relationships between
elements of the program, i.e., if the resources
are available for a program, then the activities
can be implemented. If the activities are
implemented successfully, then certain outputs
and outcomes can be expected.
Resources/ Activities/ Outputs Outcomes Impact
Inputs Goals /Core
Components
Certain If you have If you If you If these
resources are access to accomplish accomplish benefits to
needed to them, then your planned your planned participants
operate your you activities, activities to are
program can use then the achieved,
them you will extent you then
to hopefully intended, certain
accomplish deliver then changes
your planned the amount your in
activities of participants organizations
product will benefit in ,
and/or certain ways communities,
service that or systems
you intended might be
Your Planned Work Your Intended Results
expected to
occur
Easier way to define work and measure it
Performance measures drawn from any step
Emphasis on measuring final outcomes or results
so not spinning wheels on work activities or outputs
without achieving desired outcomes
• Program Planning
helps to “plan with the end in mind”
with focus on ultimate outcomes, can think backwards to
identify how best to achieve desired results
• Performance Evaluation
important to carefully specify desired results and how to
monitor them over time
Program Elements Criteria for Program Success Benefits of Program Logic
Models
Planning & Design Program Program goals and objectives, Finds “gaps” in the theory or logic
and important side effects are of a program and work to resolve
well defined ahead of time. them.
Program goals and objectives are Builds a shared understanding of
both plausible and possible. what the program is all about and
how the parts work together.
Implementation & Relevant, credible, and useful Focuses attention of management
Management performance data can be on the most important connections
obtained. between action and results.
Evaluation, The intended users of the Provides a way to involve and
Communication, & evaluation results have agreed on engage stakeholders in the design,
Marketing how they will use the information. processes, and use of evaluation.
HOW LOGIC MODELS
CAN POSITION PROGRAMS TOWARD SUCCESS
When “read” from left to right:
Logic Models describe program basics over time from
planning through results.
Following the chain of reasoning or “If...then...” statements
which connect the program’s parts.
Resources/ Activities/ Outputs Outcomes Impact
Inputs Goals /Core
Components
Certain If you have If you If you If these
resources access to accomplish accomplish benefits to
are them, then your your participants
needed to you planned planned are
operate your can use activities, activities to achieved,
program them then the then
to you will extent you certain
accomplish hopefully intended, changes
your deliver then in
planned the amount your organizations
activities of participants ,
product will benefit in communities
Your Planned and/or certain
Your ways
Intended ,
Work service that Results or systems
you might be
COMPONENTS OF A LOGIC MODEL intended expected to
occur
EXAMPLE:
Input: Money, staff, equipment
Activities: Development of materials, training programs
Output: Number of booklets produced, workshops held,
people trained
Outcomes/Impacts: Increased
skills/knowledge/confidence leading in longer-term to
promotion, new job, entry into post-secondary, etc.
TOOLS FOR
PLANNING
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