BORELL CONSULTING 2012

WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES:

1. Introduction to Logic models, planning

and evaluation

2. Key slides and Tips for a better logic

model

3. Building Outcomes focussed programmes

Definition:

A program logic model is a systematic, visual way to

present a program

It is a picture of why and how you believe a program will work.

Purpose:Logic models are tools for programme

planning, management, and evaluation

They can be used at any point in the development of a programme

Describing & understanding Outcomes

Key step Demonstrating how you think the programme will produce these chain of outcomes

Outputs and outcomes

An outcome refers to:the differences a program or project makes to the lives of participants and/or the environments of those experiencing it

An output refers to: the number of something delivered during a certain time

The “process” of developing the logic model is useful for…

Seeing how your project fits with higher level outcomes

Developing shared understandings of what the project is hoping to achieve

Linking actions(what you DO) to outcomes (what service user GETS)...

The “completed” logic model can be used…

to show the “cause and effect” relationships between activities and outcomes

Will “this” really lead to “that”

Project summary

Communication tool of expected/desired programme activities and outcomes

Basic Logic Model PatternActivities Short term outcomes Intermediate Long

term

Process Evaluation

Outcome Evaluation

Outcome Evaluation

Outcome Evaluation

ActivitiesKnowledge, skills, awareness attitude change Behaviour

changeUltimate change

OUTCOMES-IMPACTS-RESULTS

Short term Medium term Long term

What the short term results are:

LearningAwarenessKnowledgeAttitudes SkillsOpinionsAspirationsMotivations

What the ultimate impact(s) is:

ConditionsSocialEconomicCivicEnvironmental

What the medium term results are:

ActionBehaviourPracticeDecision MakingPoliciesEnvironmental

EXTERNAL FACTORSEXTERNAL FACTORS

Example: Water quality

A youth financial literacy program

Partners invest resources

A high school financial planning program – 7 unit curriculum - is developed and delivered in high schools

Teens gain knowledge and skills in money management

Teens establish sound financial habits

Teens make better decisions about the use of money

Business Counseling Example

Agency invests time and resources

A variety of educational activities are provided to business owners who participate

These owners gain knowledge and change practices resulting in

Improved business performance

Promotion, coordination,

planning

Increased Fire Safety Knowledge

Increased Awareness of TK

programme

Consultation, collaboration

Ambassadors visit ‘at risk’ homes

Research and evaluation

Training/professional development

Increased credibility of Te Kotahitanga

programme

Engaging ‘at risk’ households and other community

stakeholders

Improved promotion,

coordination, planning

Improved quality of Te Kotahitanga

programme

RESOURCES

FIRE SAFEHOUSEHOLDS

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Te Kotahitanga

All at risk households have a fire safe culture and practise fire safety as a normal

part of their everyday lives

Resources· Funding (NZFSC and

key community stakeholders)

· Staff· Time· Community connections· Research

Implementationof fire safety actions and

systems

Participationin TK programme

Mid-term

Short-term

Activities

Building a logic model 1. Title – Brief brilliant description of what it is,

where and for whom…

2. What are 3 key outcomes you expect the programme to achieve in the long-term?

3. Identify the key activities for this sector (what are the key things you would DO)

4. Identify short term (change in awareness or knowledge, skills or environment) and medium term (change in behaviour or environment) outcomes

LONGTERM OUTCOMES COME FROM EXISTING POLICY/STRATEGIES/OBJECTIVES

Developing a logic model...Develop a simple 3 box logic model for your

programme: Link into your PG outcomes

What are the main outcomes you see for this programme?

What are the key activities you see?

Are all your statements aligned to the principles of each column?

Tips for building better logic modelsMake sure your activities are brief and concise

Check your model with others for feedback

Ensure the connections between the outcomes are

“simple, natural and logical”

ALL outcomes must be about what the service user

“gets” as a result of participating in the programme

ALL long-term/ultimate outcomes should be aligned

to higher lever strategic goals of your FUNDER

Smart Logic Models areClear and to the point

Brief and to the point

Realistic

Make sense to everyone

REMEMBER People change one habit at a time - attending

your programme can not undo a lifetime of poor habits

Others names for this approach...People call these tools different things but it’s more important that

you know what its about and how to use one

Logic models, Outcomes Maps, Outcomes Hierarchies, Theory of Change etc

Don't get stuck in the detail ...

Words to start activity statements...

Support and enable

DeliverPrepareEngage and

supportFacilitateDesignConduct

PresentReviewEstablish and

maintainCo-ordinateDevelopPromoteContribute

Words to start outcome statements…

increased decreased suitableImproved reduced effectivemore less adequategreater efficient bettersustainable enhanced

extended

“DOING” AND “GETTING” LANGUAGE

ACTIVITY = DOING OUTCOMES = GETTING

Borell ConsultingDon’t let the passion ruin the plan. State your

outcomes and navigate to them faithfully. Under promise BUT over deliver – it’s better than over promising and under delivering

REMEMBER People change one habit at a time - attending your

programme can not undo a lifetime of poor choices

Suaree Borellsuaree@prologic.maori.nz