Organisational Development and Workforce Planning
What is the OD&WP Programme about?
The RIEP programme as a whole is about councils and FRSs working together for efficiency savings and service improvements. Our projects are most likely to be successful in the kinds of organisations where people are used to collaborating internally and externally, trying new things and feeling empowered to innovate and implement their ideas.
Through the OD & WP Programme, the RIEP is aiming to help release individual and organisational potential and productivity in the workforce, and to create the conditions which will help the wider RIEP programme. It aims to stimulate the development of the sorts of organisational cultures, behaviours and attitudes in North East councils and FRSs that enable organisational transformation. Take a look at the projects here.
A word from the Programme Sponsor
The OD&WP Programme is sponsored by Susan Johnson, Chief Executive of Durham and Darlington FRS. Susan said,
| If our organisations are to deal with the many challenges facing public services over the coming months and years we will need to leverage the creativity,capacity and skills of all our staff. The development opportunities supported by this programme will help to build leadership and management talent, embeda culture of improvement and collaboration, and provide support and stretch to those who are charged with driving improvement in the quality of the serviceswe provide. I would encourage elected Members and authority staff to fully exploit the range of commissioned support on offer to help deliver positivesustainable change in their organisations. |
Get involved
There will be many opportunities to influence and take part in the projects. The engagement, input and support of Organisational Development, Human Resources and Learning & Development professionals in project groups or through existing networks will be vital. Also, those people who have undergone the North East Change and Improvement Programme or the HR Future Leaders programme, or who are IDeA accredited peers will have valuable experience and ideas to offer.
The North East Regional Employers Organisation (NEREO) is a key partner in the OD&WP programme. NEREO colleagues are supporting authorities on developing workforce strategies and on accessing funding through the Learning and Skills Council's new Joint Investment Framework with local government.
Programme Contacts
RIEP Programme Manager: Emily Sweetman
Telephone: 0191 261 3919
Email: Emily.Sweetman@northeastcouncils.gov.uk
Local Authority Sponsor/Programme Board Chair:
Susan Johnson, Chief Executive, County Durham and Darlington Fire & Rescue Service
You can see who's involved in each project by looking at our Project pages.
