Logic Models

The need for cities to raise the level of their performance to maintain levels of service brings us to a new challenge. The use of performance evaluation allows us to convey important information to people who are internal and external to the organization. This promotes good management by illustrating the linkages between daily activities and outcomes
Evaluation means asking good, critical questions about programs to improve programs and help them be accountable for the wise use of resources. It enables managers to see how logic modeling, measurement and evaluation are valuable tools that can be used to improve their programs and communicate performance and progress to leadership and other stakeholders. It provides managers with a brief overview of the drivers, definitions, perspectives, benefits and steps involved in developing performance measures and conducting a program evaluation.
Logic model is a…
• Picture of your program or intervention
• Graphic representation of the “theory of action” – what is invested, what is done, and what results
• Core of planning and evaluation
A logic model is a diagram and text that describes/ illustrates the logical (causal) relationships among program elements and the problem to be solved, thus defining measurements of success. The model provides a simple and organized step-by-step process of how to get objectives done and how this can be done in-line with top management priorities. A vehicle for dialogue, planning, program management and evaluation
The logic model starts the process of performance measurement and introduces transparency to motivate good performance.