Planning
An Investor in People is clear about its aims and its objectives and what its people need to do to achieve them
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5 The organisation has a plan with clear aims and objectives which are understood by everyone |
The organisation has a plan with clear aims and objectives People can consistently explain the aims and objectives of the organisation at a level appropriate to their role Representative groups are consulted about the organisation’s aims and objectiveste |
What this means in practice
The most successful organisations make sure their people know where the organisation is going and why. They give them some sort of plan that defines this and gives them clear aims and objectives.
This indicator test whether you have such a plan and whether everyone understands it.
To meet it, you need to have a plan that defines your aims and objectives clearly and says what actions you will take to achieve them. Most organisations have a written plan to do this, but it is not compulsory.
Your people must understand your aims and objectives to a degree of detail appropriate to their role.
When you discuss what your aims and objectives are, you must involve groups such as trade unions, staff associations, works councils and partnership councils, if they exist.