LogFrame & Results Based Management
| Location | Duration | Kenyan Cost | Non-Kenyan Cost | Upcoming Schedules |
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| Nairobi, Kenya | 5 Days | KES 100,000 | USD 1,300 |
| Location | Duration | Non-Kenyan Cost | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | 5 Days | USD 550 |
| Register |
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LogFrame & Results Based Management
About the Course
This course equips development professionals and project managers with the skills to design,
apply, and manage projects using the Logical Framework Approach (LFA) and Results Based
Management (RBM) principles. Participants will learn how to translate project goals into
structured, measurable frameworks that drive accountability, guide implementation, and
demonstrate impact to funders and stakeholders.
Target Participants
- ● NGO and development sector professionals
- ● Government programme and policy officers
- ● Donor agency and grant management staff
- ● MEL and reporting officers
- ● Project managers and coordinators
- ● Consultants supporting project design and evaluation
What You Will Learn
- ● Understand the principles and purpose of the Logical Framework Approach
- ● Develop a comprehensive LogFrame for a project or programme
- ● Apply Results Based Management principles in project design
- ● Define clear objectives, outputs, outcomes, and impact
- ● Develop indicators and means of verification
- ● Identify and manage assumptions and risks within the LogFrame
- ● Link the LogFrame to workplans, budgets, and MEL systems
- ● Use the LogFrame for reporting and accountability
- ● Adapt LogFrames to donor and funder requirements
- ● Apply RBM in organisational performance management
Course Duration
- ● Face-to-face workshops: 5 days
- ● Virtual Training: 7 days
- ● LMS: Self-paced learning
Course Outline
Introduction to the Logical Framework Approach
- ● What is the LogFrame and why it is used
- ● History and evolution of the LFA
- ● The LogFrame in the project cycle
- ● Key stakeholders and their role in LogFrame development
- ● Common challenges and misconceptions about LogFrames
Problem Analysis and Situation Assessment
- ● Stakeholder analysis and mapping
- ● Problem tree analysis: causes and effects
- ● Objective tree analysis: converting problems to objectives
- ● Strategy analysis and option selection
- ● Situation analysis as the foundation of the LogFrame
Developing the LogFrame Matrix
- ● Structure of the LogFrame: rows and columns
- ● Defining goal, purpose, outputs, and activities
- ● Writing clear and measurable objectives
- ● Developing objectively verifiable indicators (OVIs)
- ● Means of verification and data sources
Assumptions, Risks, and Preconditions
- ● The role of assumptions in the LogFrame
- ● Identifying and assessing risks and assumptions
- ● Managing assumptions throughout implementation
- ● Preconditions and their impact on project viability
- ● Updating the LogFrame as the project evolves
Results Based Management Principles
- ● What is RBM and how it differs from activity-based management
- ● The RBM results chain: inputs to impact
- ● RBM in donor and multilateral organisation contexts
- ● Performance measurement frameworks under RBM
- ● Accountability and reporting under RBM
Linking LogFrame to Planning and Reporting
- ● Translating the LogFrame into an operational workplan
- ● Budgeting aligned to LogFrame activities and outputs
- ● MEL systems anchored in the LogFrame
- ● Reporting against LogFrame indicators to donors
- ● Reviewing and updating the LogFrame during implementation
Training Approach
This course will be delivered through a coaching-first approach that goes beyond traditional
instruction. Whether in our Nairobi classroom, live virtual cohorts, or through our White Label
LMS, participants engage in a safe and nonjudgmental learning environment designed for
meaningful transformation.
We focus on the individual behind the professional title, connecting with the heart before
training the mind. This approach encourages reflection, practical application, and deeper
engagement, ensuring that learning is not only understood but also internalized and applied with
confidence.
Certification
Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion of the course, recognizing their
knowledge and practical competence.
Customized Training Solutions
This course can also be delivered as a tailor-made program, designed to address the specific
needs, priorities, and operational challenges of your organization.