The Process - Developing a Framework or Model of Change

What do we mean by this process?

 

Developing a Framework or Model of Change is a process of mapping out what will be done regarding an intended effort for change. This process helps groups outline the relationship among inputs (i.e., resources), outputs (i.e., proposed interventions), impact (i.e., immediate results of those outputs), and outcomes (i.e., indicators of community change, behavior changes, and population-level improvements).   When group's engage in this process, they are addressing "How will we get from here to there?" The process of Developing a Framework or Model of Change can help groups consider how to get from "where we are" (i.e., features of the problem, current resources) to arrive logically and systematically at "where we want to be" (i.e., a continuum of outcomes that describe resolution of the problem). Developing a Framework or Model of Change can help a group propose an integrated [and testable] model for making a difference based on how they understand underlying mechanisms of change.

 

The framework below shows five core phases (see A-E below) and twelve processes (see boxes) to advance community change and improvement. As illustrated, Developing a Framework or Model of Change is a key process to help communities outline and connect a sequence of events for bringing about change.

Core competencies related to this process include: (a) Developing a framework or model of change, (b) Developing strategic and action plans, and (c) Developing an intervention. See the CTB Toolkits.