What is a logic model and how does it help plan and evaluate a strategic training initiative?

• A. A logic model links inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes; it clarifies causal pathways and guides measurement and evaluation planning.
• B. A logic model is a budget spreadsheet
• C. A logic model is used only for marketing
• D. A logic model is a statistical test

Answer: (A)

A logic model maps how a training initiative is supposed to work by linking what you invest (inputs) to what you do (activities), what you produce (outputs), and the changes you expect to occur (outcomes). This clear chain helps you plan and evaluate by making the causal pathway explicit and guiding what you should measure at each step. You’d specify inputs like staff, budget, and materials; activities such as the training sessions and methods used; outputs like the number of sessions delivered and participants trained; and outcomes such as new skills, changed behavior, and business impact. With this map, you choose indicators and data to show whether the training is hitting its targets, identify where it’s working well, and spot where adjustments are needed. It also surfaces assumptions and risks, so you can address them early. This isn’t merely a budget file, marketing tool, or a statistical test; it’s a planning and evaluation framework that aligns resources, actions, and measurement to improve the training initiative.