Benchmark tool

Does your organisation have a clear purpose and vision which is shared? *

No we don’t have a clear purpose and vision.

There is something written down, but it is rarely reviewed. Our people do not really understand it.

It is clearly defined, shared to some extent with our people, but rarely reviewed.

It is clearly defined and reviewed on a regular basis by the senior management team. Everyone within the organisation is aware of why we exist and what we want to achieve.

Do you have a plan for the business? *

No. We do not plan for the future – we operate on a day to day basis.

The senior management team have a general understanding of what needs to be achieved.

We have a plan that is reviewed on an regular/annual basis. Our people have a general understanding of what needs to be done.

Our plan is clearly defined and reviewed on a regular basis by the management team. All employees clearly understand what they need to do.

Do you have SMART (Specific, Measurable, Agreed, attainable and achievable, Realistic and resourced, Timebound) objectives that will ensure the achievement of the Purpose, Vision and Business Plan? *

No, we have nothing in place.

Yes, these have been identified by senior management for the organisation but they are not shared or measured.

Yes, they have been identified for the organisation and teams but rarely reviewed. We don’t have time to measure and feedback progress.

Yes, they are clearly identified at organisation and team level. We use them to monitor and manage the organisation progress against the business plan, and review them accordingly.

Are there constructive relationships with representative groups and are they consulted when developing the plan for the organisation? **Please note if you do not have any representative structures in your organisation please select the final answer. *

We have not identified any representative structures in our organisation.

We have representative groups but relations are minimal.

Relations are good with our representative groups and we involve some people from them in the planning process.

Relations are very good with representative groups and there is an agreed process to ensure appropriate consultation with them / We have no representative groups and therefore this is not applicable in our organisation.

Strategic Planning