TNA – Evidence Based Strategic Planning Hannah Dickson SCSN

Context  Support and training gap in strategic assessments  Training Needs Analysis initial phase - survey  Training Needs Analysis current phase – focus group consultation

Initial Findings Strategic Assessments are well-used Good knowledge base and support for evidence-based strategic planning Community planning strategic assessments are becoming more common Support tools: Good practice examples Overcoming common challenges Support forum - share knowledge and peer review Policy updates Data signposting Training Needs: Modular Securing buy-in How to carry out and use evidence to plan Setting priorities Developing action plans Wider context Flexibility - Community planning Advanced course for partnership analysts

Exercise “Strategic assessments are the best way to accomplish evidence based strategic planning”  Do you agree? Why / Why not?  What support and training is required to achieve this?

Next Steps  Consolidate comments  Publish eLearning package  Design and consult on a training package  Design and consult on additional support tools  Deliver training

Next Steps Any Questions..?