Assessment Criteria
Culture Change Innovation/Excellence Judging Criteria: Council (as an organisation/team)
- Overall strategy Summary
Describe the change initiative and outline why it was needed. You should include an explanation of how the issue/s was defined, which stakeholders were consulted in developing the strategy, and what (appropriate and achievable) goals were set up. (Maximum 200 words)
- Methodology/stakeholder engagement
Outline the methodology/approach used to develop, deliver and evaluate the change initiative/strategy. Include a description of how stakeholders (internal/external) were engaged to develop and implement the change initiative. Were stakeholders asked to give feedback as part of evaluating the outcomes? Include any feedback or other evaluation methods that demonstrate the value of this change initiative. (Maximum 200 words)
- Creating a positive environment for change
Describe what strategies were used to create an environment of trust and positivity and to overcome challenges such as change resistance. What actions and activities were used to encourage stakeholders (internal and external) to embrace change? (Maximum 200 words)
- Innovation - The impact of the change
Explain how this initiative altered the focus/approach in the way the council is delivering its planning and development services. What is different now? Describe how the strategy/methodology incorporated something unique or that would leave a lasting legacy on the behaviour of staff and/or the way council approaches these services. Describe how this change initiative/strategy achieved its goal/s and made an impact on relationships between those who operate, use and are affected by the planning system. How did this change contribute to strengthening the council’s capacity and performance for planning and development services? Has it helped improve council’s efficiency, productivity and/or sustainability? How has this change been embedded into the council’s culture? (Maximum 200 words)
- Provide a paragraph summarising the key aspects of your application. This summary should be suitable for publication and may be used to announce the winner. (Maximum 200 words)
The Plan
Please upload a PDF copy of the plan
Photos
Attach up to two high resolution images relating to your submission (1GB total, 500 MG each photo) that may be used to announce the winners. Please write the caption in the filename of the images.
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Supporting Documents
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Link option
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