Making use of logic models: practical training for local economic growth

A 2.5 hour practical workshop designed to help people working in local economic growth use logic models effectively.

Logic models are a process to help test assumptions, evaluate project progress and communicate a project’s narrative.

This training is designed to help people working in local economic growth use logic models more effectively at every stage; from shortlisting projects to presenting to decision makers and conducting reviews.

FAQ

What sort of training is this?

• It's a short interactive workshop with a mix of presentations and practical exercises to review logic models in policy design and delivery.

Who should attend?

• People working for or with local authorities, combined authorities and LEPs.
• This training is ideal for beginners – no experience of working with logic models is required, although the content is still relevant for those with some experience.
• We encourage you to attend with your colleagues.
• If you’re not attending with colleagues, we’ll buddy you up with a group for follow-up support.

How do I prepare?

• If you are attending with three or more colleagues, come with a current or potential project in mind that you want to use as a real-world example.
• Other attendees will be able to choose from a set of example scenarios - no prep work required!

What happens once I’ve signed up?

• You will receive a link to join the workshop a few days in advance.
• We’ll send you resources you'll need for the exercises shortly before the workshop. You can access these online or print them out.
• If you’re worried you haven’t received these emails, please contact m.streb@whatworksgrowth.org.

What happens after the workshop?

• We’re keen to help you implement what you’ve learned in your day-to-day. We offer support after the course to attendees including; resources you can share with colleagues; opportunities to share progress with local government officers in organisations like yours and; additional activities such as ‘refresher’ sessions.

More questions?

• Please contact m.streb@whatworksgrowth.org