What is the Logic Model?
The Logic Model is a framework for planning, managing, measuring and evaluating government programs. Using a goal-measure approach, it illustrates the cause-effect linkages between program activities and outcome results. A Logic Model is developed for each program within an agency, providing measures for use in employee evaluations, IT management, program evaluation, budget justification and contracting.

How is a Logic Model Developed for my Program?
Institute performance measurement facilitators lead your program staff through the development of a logic model while program staff drive the development and selection of the performance measures. This participatory approach has won praise from employees, managers, stakeholders and elected leaders for keeping performance measurement simple and meaningful—while simultaneously providing a framework for making substantial program performance improvements.

How Long Does it Take to Complete the Logic Model?
Most Logic Model sessions require one to two days— depending on the complexity of the agency program and the intended use of the performance measures. Because the Institute’s facilitation approach emphasizes internal capacity-building, the agency can continue refining its Logic Model outside of the Institute’s facilitated Logic Model sessions.

What Deliverables Will My Agency Receive?
Deliverables will differ based upon the approach requested by individual agencies, but each Logic Model session ends with at least a list of performance measures for use by the program managers. Additionally, some Logic Model sessions also provide drafts of key agency documents such as statements of work, budget justifications, IT capital plans, employee evaluation templates, etc.

Is the Logic Model Compatible with Other Measurement Approaches?
Absolutely. The Logic Model is fully compatible with any other measurement approach, including the Balanced Scorecard. The Logic Model provides the structure and linkage where other measurement methodologies do not…and in doing so provides for the integration of program management, budgeting, technology, acquisition and human resources into one management system.

Who Else is Using the Logic Model Approach?
The Logic Model has emerged as the preferred approach to developing performance measures in government. It has been used for years in the professional evaluation community, as well as referenced by the Office of Management and Budget and National Academy of Public Administration. Numerous federal, state and local agencies have adopted the Logic Model as their official planning and measurement approach.

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To Schedule a Logic Model Session
for Your Agency, Contact:
Marsie Frost or Felipe Monroig
703-894-0481 | fax: 703-894-0482
[email protected]
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