Organisational Redesign
06 April 2010
With declining resources and increasing demand, many councils
are considering how to reduce costs while preserving key front-line
services. The Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) has
launched a new resource to support councils in undertaking
organisational redesign. Based on practical experience and
research, the resource sets out key issues for councillors and
senior managers, good practice examples, and detailed advice for HR
staff. Visit this resource to help your council achieve successful
and sustainable change.
The new organisational redesign resource is now live on the IDeA
website. To access the resource, visit: www.idea.gov.uk/organisationalredesign
The resource consists of research and advice, as well as lessons
from councils who have recently undertaken organisation
redesign. As a result of consultation across the LGA Group,
and with HR professionals, RIEP Directors and elected members, the
resource now features:
- An introduction which positions organisation redesign as part
of council's broader strategic planning processes
- A new section called 'Key issues for Councillors', written by a
Member Peer
- Case study examples integrated into the main text
- A section on partnerships which includes information about
shared services and shared posts, strategic
commissioning/outsourcing models, and Total Place.
New case studies, links and guidance materials will be added to
the resource as it becomes available.