1. www.londoncouncils.gov.uk Why Evaluation Matters! Selena Lansley Selena.lansley@londoncouncils.gov.uk

2. www.londoncouncils.gov.uk 2 Improvement & Employment Capital Ambition London Centre of Excellence London Connects Employment Services –Workforce Research –Workforce planning, R & R activities –Networks

3. www.londoncouncils.gov.uk 3 Business Drivers Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA) Investors in People Leitch / Skills Pledge Pay & Workforce Strategy Gershon efficiency targets

4. www.londoncouncils.gov.uk 4 Impact / Return On Investment (ROI) Evidence based Aligned to organisational priorities –Customer satisfaction –Efficiencies –Improvement –Employer of choice

5. www.londoncouncils.gov.uk 5 Benefits Value For Money Maintain / increase in funding/priority Improve and plan for the future

6. www.londoncouncils.gov.uk 6 Evaluation is essential but a difficult thing to do.