Phase 1: Current State
Key Focus Area 1: Examine the Organisation’s Strategic Direction
Begin by reviewing the organisation’s strategic objectives, service plans, service commitments, and the leadership team’s priorities. Consider the operating context and medium- to long-term environmental influences.
Key Focus Area 2: Analyse the Current Workforce
Once the organisation's goals for the next 5-10 years are clear, focus on how the workforce will contribute to achieving these goals. This involves examining key strategic workforce elements such as:
- Capacity Requirements: Determine the workforce size needed to meet future demands.
- Key Skills and Work Locations: Identify essential skills and where they will be needed.
- Workforce Models: Explore different models to optimize workforce efficiency.
- Capability Development: Plan for the development of necessary skills and competencies.
- Organisational Culture: Consider cultural factors that will support the strategic direction.
By aligning workforce planning with the organisation’s strategic direction, you can ensure that the workforce is prepared to meet future challenges and opportunities.
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After completing this Phase, you will have:
Clarity on Strategic Direction: A clear understanding of the current and future priorities, commitments, and objectives of the health service organisation.
Current State Analysis: A robust picture of your current state workforce.
Environmental Analysis: An analysis of how environmental factors may impact the implementation of these strategic priorities over the specified timeframe.
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1. Collect and Analyse Information:
- Gather data on the organisation’s strategic objectives, service plans, and the strategic direction of the health workforce in Queensland.
- Identify high-priority strategies to be implemented over the next 5-10 years.
- Assess the implications and expectations for the workforce in relation to each strategic priority.
- Conduct a detailed assessment of the current workforce using the 5Cs Workforce Analysis (Composition, Configuration, Cost, Capacity, Capability).
- Gather quantitative and qualitative data to understand the current state of the workforce.
2. Environmental Scanning:
- Conduct a structured analysis of internal and external environmental factors that may impact the organisation's strategic direction and the implementation of strategic priorities.
- Consider how these factors might affect the workforce and identify potential issues and risks.