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Logical Framework (LogFrame)

Strategic Questions (FCSQs) = ASAP

1. What are we trying to Accomplish and why? (strategic intent; see 1, 2, 3)

2. How will we measure Success? (performance measures; see 9 – 14)

3. What other conditions must exist? (Assumptions and risks; see 5 – 8)

4. How will we get there? (Project management; see 4, 15, 16)

Project Title:	Project Leader:
Objectives (Logic model: 1–4, 15)	Success Measures (9, 11, 13)	Verification (10, 12, 14))	Assumptions (5 – 8)
[1] Goal (strategic intent, longer term IMPACT)	[9] Goal Measures – QQTTP & SMARTI	[10]	[8] To reach Goal:
· Address the officers retiring in the upcoming years.			· Goal is to hire the respective number of police recruits in order to balance the offices retiring.
[2] Purpose (expected project OUTCOME)	[11] Purpose Measures – QQTTP & SMARTI	[12]	[7] To achieve Purpose:
· Be able to understand the numbers
[3] Outputs	[13] Results Measures – QQTTP & SMARTI	[14]	[6] To produce Results:
[4] Activities (work breakdown structure)	[15] Inputs (Resources and Budget)	[16] Project Management: (optional check list)	[5] Preconditions:

Guide:

Complete table from in order from 1 to 16.

Monitoring: Are we on track? (check Activitiesand Results → Take corrective action as necessary);

1. Review: Are we on the right track? (review validity of Logframe components, redesign as needed for adaptation to new conditions);

2. Evaluation: Did we succeed? (Do Outcomes meet the Purpose and Goal); and

3. Quality Improvement: Debrief – What went well, what did not, what could we do better?

4. QQTTP: Quantity, Quality, Time, Target Group, and Place;

5. SMARTI: Specific, Measurable, Available, Relevant, Time-bound, and Independent;

6. Evaluate Project Leadership

The foundation of the LogFrame is the "causal logic model" that runs through the matrix. This takes the form of a series of connected propositions:

· If these Activities are implemented, and these Assumptions hold, then these Outputs will be delivered

· If these Outputs are delivered, and these Assumptions hold, then this Purpose (outcome) will be achieved.

· If this Purpose (outcome) is achieved, and these Assumptions hold, then this Goal will be achieved.

These are viewed as a hierarchy of hypotheses, with the project/project leader sharing responsibility with higher management for the validity of hypotheses beyond the output level. This incorporates the scientific method, systems thinking, and strategic management thus facilitates continuous quality improvement.

Figure: Logframe, Including Color Legend (Four Critical Strategic Questions), Vertical logic model (curved arrows), and “Zig-zag” causal logic (straight arrows).

References:

Schmidt, T. (2009). Strategic Project Management Made Simple: Practical Tools for Leaders and Teams. New York: Wiley

European Union Integration Office (2011). Guide to the Logical Framework Approach: A Key Tool for Project Cycle Management. Belgrade, Serbia: European Integration Office

Verzuh, E. (2011). The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management. New York: Wiley.