Introducing the Logical Framework

Where did the Logical Framework Come From?

• It’s about 40 years old, and has its root in multi-complex projects across numerous for-profit and not for profit enterprises

• I have used it successfully as basis for numerous projects in global and local enterprises

• I have studied other university “products” and believe they all spin off from this concept; so when you are done here, you should be able to understand any other book on the topic

What Makes The Logical Framework Different than other Project

Methodologies?

• Because it "fits" any project from simple to complex.

Logical Framework Origins

• It’s a good/simple tool to learn to theorize about complexities you have not yet faced in your working lives

• It fits well into other PM methodologies: Agile, SCRUM, etc.

• More on its provenance here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logical_framework_approach

Limits of Any PM Technique or Framework include what you, only

you, can do

• You need to relate the technique to numerous examples because of what you know, not what you have read

• You need to develop a team

• You need to ask lots of questions

• You need to present your plans so that everyone understands

Terry S in Action – Note what he calls “inputs” are actually “activities” but the terminology doesn’t alter the model’s utility. In fact, I will provide you with a form I modified that may simplify further for you.

Conceptual Foundation of the Logical Framework