There are several toolkits that provide detailed information about the different stages of workforce planning and how to approach it. The principles are very similar in each of them. Below are a selection of some that are available and their key features.
CIPD Workforce Planning Stages
The CIPD guide outlines workforce planning in six stages, along with considerations and actions for implementing workforce planning.
NHS Six Steps
The NHS Six Steps Methodology to Integrated Workforce Planning describes the elements in a workforce plan and what information should be included – as used by many Health and Social Care Partnerships.
PPMA Workforce Dialogue Framework
The Public Sector People Managers Association business-workforce dialogue framework supports discussions around future change planning and workforce planning priorities.
IES Workforce Planning Framework
The Institute of Employment Studies framework provides an infographic and detailed guidance on five key factors and practical tips to use when approaching workforce planning.
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Organisational Development
Supporting capacity building to improve the performance and effectiveness of organisations.
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Scenario Planning
Scenario planning supports and informs the strategic planning process by providing a set of tools for thinking about the future and exploring possibilities of what that might look like.
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Local Authority Organisational Development Network
A group for people working in organisational development across Scottish local authorities.
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Change Managers Network
Operated by the IS Change Management Team, this network coordinates the sharing of good practice and facilitates discussion on change and transformation.
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Society of Personnel and Development Scotland
A space for heads of HR and other senior HR professionals in councils to consider issues around personnel management in Scottish local government.