How do impactful arts entrepreneurs make a difference in the world? Through a clear vision of what they want and how to achieve it. Easier said than done!
Module 2 of the Global Leaders Institute’s MBA in Arts Innovation familiarizes fellows with a tool to help plan and implement projects with purpose and impact. Through the six interactive Frameworks for Advocacy & Action sessions, module director Stanford Thompson and colleagues guide GLI fellows on the use of Logic Models.
The Logic Model framework helps social entrepreneurs define the problem they want to solve, the goal they hope to achieve through solving it, and the strategy they will use to execute its implementation. One of the model’s greatest contributions is testing the clarity of ideas and processes.
A second contribution of the model is identifying concrete ways to measure progress and evaluate results. In other words, not only can an arts leader envision what change looks like but also adopt a scientific point of view when it comes to implementing change in a community. The arts leader is driven to hypothesize the leap from numbers to behavior.
Logic Models assist project leaders to —
- Identify the root causes and effects of the problem they want to address
- Align activities with purpose and vision
- Communicate a clear value proposition to diverse stakeholders
- Track outputs (what is produced) and outcomes (what impact is created)
- Learn from feedback to improve the initiative
The Logic Model is not a one-time thing. It is an iterative process used to refine work and maximize social impact over time. Accordingly, GLI fellows will continue to practice applying Logic Models within projects throughout the Arts Innovation MBA journey.
