NHS Case Study

Two London Health Authorities

Need to merge Authorities to form a new, larger organisation

Establishment of a 'one organisation' structure, culture and methods of working

Two London based Health Authorities

Need to merge Authorities to form a new, larger organisation
Variations in organisation cultures and working practices across the individual Authorities
Need to create a single culture, common working practices and establish new loyalties
Need to address training and development needs across the new organisation in a more systematic form

Agreed the use of the 'Investors in People' standard as a vehicle for driving the necessary changes
Conducted diagnostic analysis across all the constituent parts of the organisation
Identified and agreed the specific Action Plans required to facilitate integration into the single organisation, and achieve the IIP standard requirements
Conducted staff attitude survey alongside the IIP diagnostic exercise
Provided project management assistance with implementation of the agreed Action Plans

Extensive 'buy-in' to the principles of Investors in People
Establishment of a 'one organisation' structure, culture and methods of working
Significant strengthening of management capabilities regarding Training & Development
Achievement of the IIP standard