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Effective working practices: a quick test. ( Have you reviewed this in light of the work challenges of the Pandemic?)

1. There is a vision and set of values that is published which all stakeholders understand and sign up to. 1. There is a vision and set of values that is published which all stakeholders understand and sign up to. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

2. A regular review (at least annually) takes place using qualitative and quantitative data of outcomes and performance, measured against our vision and values. 2. A regular review (at least annually) takes place using qualitative and quantitative data of outcomes and performance, measured against our vision and values. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

3. We undertake an evaluation based on the review. 3. We undertake an evaluation based on the review. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

4. We explicitly celebrate success. 4. We explicitly celebrate success. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

5. We use the evaluation to develop a useful, action plan to address our areas of development. 5. We use the evaluation to develop a useful, action plan to address our areas of development. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

6. The action plan SMART; Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time referenced. 6. The action plan SMART; Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time referenced. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

7. There is a system in place that ensures that all levels of the organisation have an understanding of, and chance to contribute to, the review, evaluation and action planning. 7. There is a system in place that ensures that all levels of the organisation have an understanding of, and chance to contribute to, the review, evaluation and action planning. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

8. We have a staffing structure that matches staff skills and use of time effectively to actions needed. 8. We have a staffing structure that matches staff skills and use of time effectively to actions needed. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

9. We ensure that staff, at all levels, are supported and trained well enough to deliver our action plan. 9. We ensure that staff, at all levels, are supported and trained well enough to deliver our action plan. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

10. We are managing our workload well at all levels. 10. We are managing our workload well at all levels. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

11. We have a transparent, consistent and understood system of managing staff performance that celebrates success, and supports areas in need of development. 11. We have a transparent, consistent and understood system of managing staff performance that celebrates success, and supports areas in need of development. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

12. We have a published set of policies that are driven by our vision and values for core areas of finance, health and safety, safeguarding and HR practices, communication etc. These policies are adhered to. 12. We have a published set of policies that are driven by our vision and values for core areas of finance, health and safety, safeguarding and HR practices, communication etc. These policies are adhered to. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

13. We have a comfortable workplace that demonstrates that the well-being of the people who spend their time there is valued. 13. We have a comfortable workplace that demonstrates that the well-being of the people who spend their time there is valued. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

14. We have a competitive pay structure. 14. We have a competitive pay structure. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

15. Relationships are positive and constructive in the workplace, and with stakeholders. 15. Relationships are positive and constructive in the workplace, and with stakeholders. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

16. Managers and leaders are good practice models of our Vision, Values and Work Practices. 16. Managers and leaders are good practice models of our Vision, Values and Work Practices. Yes we have this and it works well Yes we have this but it could do with a revisit No this is on our to do list

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