LINKS

On this page you will find links to other resources and information relating to strategy and collaboration. We will add more to this page over time.

COLLABORATIVE WORKING / PARTNERSHIPS - a toolkit

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) and Department of Health (DH) collaborated on the development of a toolkit entitled, "Moving beyond sponsorship: Interactive toolkit for joint working between the NHS and the pharmaceutical industry." The toolkit is designed to:
  • encourage NHS organisations and staff to consider joint working as a realistic option for the delivery of high-quality healthcare; and
  • provide the necessary information and have easy access to the tools which will help to enter into joint working.

The toolkit offers a range of ideas, approaches and tools to support collaborative working and is worthy of exploration.

CLICK HERE for access to the toolkit.

 

FUTURES ANALYSIS

The Foresight Programme and Horizon Scanning Centre are based in the Government Office for Science, part of the new Department for Business Innovation and Skills.
 
The centre's aim is to provide visions of the future using robust science to be used by policymakers to inform government policy and strategy, and to improve how science and technology are used within Government and by society. Foresight brings together key people, knowledge and ideas to look beyond normal planning horizons to identify potential opportunities from new science and technologies and actions to help realise those opportunities.
 
CLICK HERE for access to the Foresight web-site.
 
 
Setting up a PARTNERSHIP
 
Business Link is a wonderful resource, particularly for new / small businesses and includes lots of helpful information. While its perspective on partnership is focused on the formal requirements of establishing a business partnership, the ideas in principle remain relevant for a range of different collaborative working situations.
 
CLICK HERE for the information on Setting up and Registering a Partnership.  
 
 
 
Making PARTNERSHIP work better
 
The Improvement and Development Agency have developed a booklet looking at how to make partnerships better. While this booklet focuses on the Culture and Sport Sector, there are a number of basic principles that are indicative of good practice.
 
CLICK HERE to see the booklet in pdf form.
 
 
 
SHAPING TOMORROW
Shaping Tomorrow is an informative futures networking website the provides a range of free and fee based services for futures analysts.
 
CLICK HERE to see the website.
 
 
 
The STRATEGY EXCHANGE
 
The STRATEGY EXCHANGE is a comprehensive online resource for those involved and interested in strategy in the public sector. It is supported by the National School of Government in partnership with Strategy Unit in The Cabinet Office, and the Foresight Horizon Scanning Centre. The exchange includes some of our work; exploring collaborative working practice in futures work.
 
CLICK HERE to access the STRATEGY EXCHANGE.