Releasing Potential - a learning needs analysis of the Disability Access Panel Network Annual Conference 2007 People Person DJ Wills

Learning Needs Analysis People Person DJ Wills Undertaken in 2006 by: Nick McBain FCIPD & David Wills MCMI, MAC

Learning Needs Analysis People Person DJ Wills What is your vision for your panel?

Learning Needs Analysis People Person DJ Wills “ “To be the known as the place to go if you want any information or advice on any aspect of Access.” “To be the voice of disabled people throughout the county.” “To become the first point of contact for Access issues.” “To make our views heard.” “Being unnecessary since there are no Access problems.”

Learning Needs Analysis People Person DJ Wills How are you faring?  54% of panels said they were not doing well or could do better in directly helping people with disabilities.  21% said they are doing very well.  44% of panels said they were not doing well or could do better in guiding others in good practice.  26% said they are doing very well.

People Person DJ Wills We know there are difficulties but celebrate the good news too! Learning Needs Analysis

People Person DJ Wills VDS Report, Nov 2005 Volunteering & Access Panels Key themes:  Recruitment  Engagement  Skills & Knowledge Learning Needs Analysis

The LNA Process People Person DJ Wills

The LNA Findings People Person DJ Wills  Support is badly needed as many sustainability indicators are in the red  Collective intelligence of the network in action has been, and could be, harnessed  Knowledge management is already underway, it just needs some help  Aspirations and commitment are high, as is a huge array of skills and experience

People Person DJ Wills  Benchmark Panel capabilities  Enable networking and communities of practice  Enhance capability to coach  Support and enhance existing training  Reduce barriers to access  SDEF’s role: proactive Conclusions & Recommendations

People Person DJ Wills  Access and Disability  Committee Skills  Communication, Marketing and Media  Community Planning  Finance and Funding  IT and Technology  Legal and Technical  Management and Leadership  Volunteers and Volunteering A Menu of Training

People Person DJ Wills What’s your dish of the day?! A Menu of Training For starter’s, a fine selection of information and awareness sessions! For your main course, an array of one day (or more) training programmes with a bit more meat in them! For dessert, a palatable choice of light and refreshing workshops with a sprinkling of fun!

People Person DJ Wills Bon appetit!