1.7: Full Logic Model framework

Let’s now look at a complete logic model. This framework includes six main components. Over the next few pages of this module we’ll look at each of these components in more detail.

You have seen how a logic model can grow from a simple input — output — outcome graphic to a more complete logic model: one that includes the major components of good program development. Now we are continuing to build the model to add three more components.

An arrow showing the Situation and Priorities. Situation includes needs and assets, symptoms vs. problems, and stakeholder engagement. Priorities to consider include, mission, vision, values, mandates, resources, local dynamics, collaborators, competitors, and intended outcomes.

Inputs step shows what we invest. It includes staff, volunteers, time, money, research base, materials, equipment, technology, and partners.

Outputs step is divided into Activities, or what we do, and Participation, or who we reach. Activities can include conduct workshops and meetings; deliver services; develop products, curriculum, and resources; train; provide counseling; assess; facilitate; partner; and work with media. Participation can include participants, clients, agencies, decision-makers, and customers.

Outcomes step is divided into short term results, or learning, medium term results, or actions, and long term results, or the ultimate impacts. Short term outcomes include awareness, knowledge, attitudes, skills, opinions, aspirations, and motivations. Medium term outcomes include behavior, practice, decision-making, policies, and social action. Long term outcomes include social, economic, civic, and environmental conditions.

Assumptions are shown at the bottom of the logic model. Arrows go from assumptions into the rest of the model, and from the rest of the model back to assumptions.

External factors are shown at the bottom of the logic model. Arrows go from external factors into the rest of the model, and from the rest of the model back to external factors.

First, we have added the situation — the environment in which a problem or an issue exists and from which priorities are set to direct the programmatic response. Then we have the inputs, outputs, and outcomes that you are already familiar with. Finally, there are two additional components at the bottom: assumptions and external factors.

Over the next few pages of this section, we will look at each of these components in more detail.

You can print out a copy of the logic model to follow along.

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