Preface Acnowledgements About the Authors PART 1: CONSTRUCTION 1. Introducing Logic Models Basic Concepts Models and Modeling Logic Model Benefits Logic Models Defined Logic Model Uses Two Types: One Logic Historical Background Examples Theory of Change Model Example Program Logic Model Example Program Logic Model and Evaluation Design Limitations of Logic Models and Modeling Models Begin With Results Logic Models and Effectiveness 2. Building and Improving Theory of Change Logic Models Building a Theory of Change Model Getting Started Preferences and Styles Evidence Based and Plausible The Big Picture Multiple Strategies and Results Realistic Models Knowledge and Assumptions Action Steps: Creating a Theory of Change Logic Model Improving Theory of Change Models Multiple Perpectives "Unpack" and Share Assumptions Togglin Promising Practices and Benchmarking Group Process Nonlinear Theory of Change Models Doing the "Right Work" Though Questions 3. Creating Program Logic Models From Theory of Change to Program Models Assumptions Key Elements of Program Logic Models Nonlinear Program Logic Models Hidden Assumptions and Dose Building a Program Logic Model Program Logic Model Example From Strategy to Activities Action Steps for a Program Logic Model Creating Your Program Logic Model Guiding Group Process 4. Modeling: Improving Program Logic Models Modeling and Effectiveness Context Challenges Common Pitfalls: Blind Spots and Myths Logic, Scale, and Specificity Politics, Persuasion, and Perception A Learning Culture and External Review Quality Techniques Modeling Testing Model Quality: SMART and FIT A "Mark Up" Quality Model "Better" Decisions PART II: APPLICATIONS 5. Logic Model for Evaluation Getting More Out of Evaluation Connecting Management With Measurement Evaluation for Effectiveness Evaluation Design Basics Where Consumers Add Value Where Logic Models Add Value A Design Example Two Kids of Learning Key Evaluation Questions Indicators Indicators and Alignment Results Require Choices Performance Standards Quality Evaluation Designs A Quality Framework 6. Display and Meaning Variation and Learning Graphic Display Complexity and Meaning Content, Uses, and Creation Model Benefits Alternative Approaches Selected Examples 7. Exploring Archetypes The Blank Page Challenge Archetypes and Learning Recipes for Change Value of Archetypes More Critical Thinking Selected Archetype Examples 8. Action Profiles Strategy, Evaluation, and Learning Profile1. Building Civic Engagement Profile 2. Better Corporate Giving Profile 3. Kyrgyzstan Decent Work Country Programme Profile 4. Alabama Tackles Asthma Profile 5. Resilient Communities Profile 6. Sheltering Families Profile 7. Environmental Leadership Name Index Subject Index