Supporting the Outcomes-based Approach Presentation – Public Bodies Workshops Summer 2009 Performance Division

Aim  provide an overview of Government’s approach and the National Performance Framework  raise awareness of Scotland Performs website  share thoughts on reporting the contributions of the wider public sector on Scotland Performs

The Government’s Approach Government and public bodies/NHS Terms of Engagement

So what’s different?

The Government’s Purpose “To focus Government and public services on creating a more successful country, with opportunities for all of Scotland to flourish, through increasing sustainable economic growth.” First Minister

What is the National Performance Framework?  Integral part of Spending Review (Nov 2007)  Underpins delivery of the Government’s priorities  Supports an outcomes based approach to performance (real improvements in the quality of life and experience for people of Scotland)  Applies universally across whole of public sector  Each part of NPF directed towards and contributes to the Government’s Purpose Government’s new way of working – outcomes focused

National Performance Framework

Public Bodies and the NPF  Align business plans to the Government’s Purpose through the National Outcomes and Purpose Targets (Alignment is not to the National Indicators)  Work collaboratively to achieve the Government’s overarching Purpose  Engage with CPPs to support delivery of SOAs Three central requirements

Public Bodies and National Indicators “Public bodies should include national indicators in their outcome-based approach where relevant – i.e. where the national indicator will help a body measure its performance against local outcomes. They are not exhaustive.” Scottish Government Outcomes Based Approach Guidance – September 2008

Directorate Objectives (linked to National Outcomes) Business Plans, Risk Management Division and Team Objectives Business Plans, Risk Management Individual Objectives Discussion and Feedback Performance Appraisal Business Planning Tool National Performance Framework and Business Planning DELIVERY, ACCOUNTABILITY: PARTNERS’ CONTRIBUTIONS Scottish Government Contribution

7 Wonders of the NPF  Clear sense of direction for all of Government  Clarity on Government’s priorities  Promotes partnership working (e.g. Terms of Engagement, Concordat)  Outcomes based (not inputs, outputs and processes)  Judged on results achieved – real improvements  10 year vision  Aligned resources/activity

What is Scotland Performs? visual, interactive website for Government :-  Report progress on it’s priorities set out in the NPF  Communicate to the public on Scotland’s progress  Responsibility and accountability  Innovative, open and accessible

Who is it for?  Ministers  All SG Staff  Members of the public  Our partners  Media, journalists, researchers and academics

Benefits of Scotland Performs  One portal  One song sheet  Less monitoring, more managing  Real data, real time  Open, accessible and flexible  Avoids duplication of effort and central trawls  Supports MCS, PQs, FOI

Scotland Performs - Story so far  Launched on 2 nd June 2008 – National picture  Over 50 up-dates so far – real data, real time  Over 60,000 website visits

Next Phases of Development  Local picture  Partners’ contributions – Public bodies, LAs, NHS  Enhanced functionality - incl look and feel of website  Reporting progress to Strategic Board and Cabinet

“The success of outcomes-based working is wholly dependent upon collaboration and partnership. By looking at outcomes and beginning to consider what it would take to achieve success it becomes clear that no one organisation or sector can achieve a National Outcome. Everyone has a role to play.” Scottish Government Performance Division

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