HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-16 #1-87TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
MEETING: GENERAL PURPOSE AND
DATE: FEBRUARY 16TH, 1987
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COMMITTEE
SU ECT: DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST OF ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That the General Purpose and Administration Committee
respectfully recommend to Council:
1. That this report be received; and
2. That the attached Diagnostic Checklist of Organizational
Health be adopted and completed annually, as part of an
ongoing evaluation and self assessment of the Administration
of the Town of Newcastle
BACKGROUND AND COMMENTS:
New demands from a changing market place have combined with limited
resources to issue real challenges for our Municipality. An operational
review provides an opportunity to take an orderly look at how efficiently
and effectively an organization uses its human, physical and financial
resources to provide programs and services which meet stated goals and
objectives. It helps identify specific steps that can be taken to better
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MAYOR'S #1-87 (CONT'D)
achieve these goals and objectives. A review should be part of a regular
ongoing management process. Without ongoing attention to "organizational
fitness", budgets get fat, people work at cross purposes, confusion reigns,
morale drops and co-operation suffers.
Last year, Members of Council completed the attached checklist. The
S' average score was 52, which fell into the low category. By completing this
review on an annual basis, this questionnaire may be used as a yardstick to
measure improvements from year to year.
Respectfully submitted,
/mr
Feb.9, 1987
I
CLEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
A Diagnostic Checklist of Organizational
Health.
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organization and have a clear vision of how
we are going to get there.
Read each question and circle the appropriate Doing
2.
response. This Doing
Doing
Doing Not
Very This
This
This Doing
Well Well
OK
Poorly This
Statements 5 4
3
2 1
I
CLEAR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
1.
We know where we are headed as an
5 4 3 2 1
organization and have a clear vision of how
we are going to get there.
2.
We have concise goals and objectives that
5 4 3 2 1
are clearly understood by everyone in our
organization.
3.
We have action plans and strategies for
5 4 3 2 1
achieving our goals and objectives.
4.
We monitor our progress towards our goals
5 4 3 2 1
and objectives, and make adjustments when
necessary.
5.
Other organizations in the community
5 4 3 2 1
understand where and how our organization
fits into the overall provision of recreation
in the community.
II
UNDERSTAND THE ENVIRONMENT
We monitor local, provincial and national
5 4 3 2 1
trends that affect our organization and
community.
7.
We spend time considering community
5 4 3 2 1
needs and relating our plans and priorities
to these.
8.
We consult with users and staff before
5 4 3 2 1
we introduce a change that affects them.
9.
Other organizations understand how our
5 4 3 2 1
organization fits into the overall
provision of recreation in the community.
10.
We know who our target audience is,
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what services they require and how we can
reach them.
III
PLAN
11.
Our plans clearly identify objectives, tasks,
5 4 3 2 1
who will do what, and target dates for
review and completion.
III
PLAN (ConVd.)
12.
Our organization has a good track record
5
4
3
2
1
of taking new ideas and seeing them
through to implementation.
13.
When considering the expansion or
5
4
3
2
1
elimination of services, we carefully
consider financial, staffing and user
implications plus other important issues.
14.
We talk to other organizations like ours
5
4
3
2
1
to share ideas and compare plans.
15.
People's efforts are co-ordinated. Roles
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4
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1
and responsibilities are clear.
1V
PROBLEM SOLVING
16.
When faced with a problem, our
5
4
3
2
1
organization responds quickly with an
appropriate solution or course of action.
17.
People work together on finding the best
5
4
3
2
1
solutions to our problems.
18.
People provide each other with adequate
5
4
3
2
1
information for problem solving.
19.
People openly discuss their successes,
5
4
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2
1
problems and even their failures.
20.
In our organization we are interested
5
4
3
2
1
in identifying and solving problems,
not attaching blame.
V PEOPLE ARE IMPORTANT
21. People feel they are valued members of 5 4 3 2
this organization. Their contribution
is important.
22. There are trusting and respectful 5 4 3 2
relationships between people and groups
in this organization.
23. When new staff join, they are provided 5 4 3 2
with an indepth orientation to our
organization. They are made to feel part
of the team.
24. Our organization provides a learning 5 4 3 2
environment in which people get support,
encouragement and feedback.
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25. We encourage all members to further 5 4 3 2 1
develop their skills and we make
developmetal opportunities available
to them.
VI
EVALUATE
26.
Each year we review the previous year's
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1
accomplishments and disappointments, and
identify areas requiring improvement.
27.
We regularly monitor our various programs,
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1
services and facilities to ensure that
they are effectively meeting community needs.
28.
Budget, staffing, program and other reviews
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1
are done on a regular basis.
29.
We monitor our progress towards our
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1
goals and objectives, and make adjustments
when necessary.
30.
Members of the community are frequently
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1
asked for opinions on things our organization
can do to improve its services.
3. Tabulate your scores.
strongly suggests the need for in depth
analysis and improvement.
Transfer the total scores from each
category to the appropriate spaces below.
Once you have developed a sense of how
The highest total score you could have for
your organization is doing overall, your next
any category is 25 (5 questions x 5 points).
step will be to give each category closer
scrutiny. This may give you some idea of
I Clear goals and
where the biggest opportunities for
objectives
improvement lie:
11 Understand the
o A high score (18-25) -- things are
environment
probably O.K.
III Plan
o A medium score (11-17) -- probably all
right, but room for improvement.
IV Problem solving
o A low score (0-10) -- definite room for
V People are important
improvement.
VI Evaluate
Total
Calculate the total score. A high score
(110-150) indicates that overall, your
organization is doing well. A medium score
(70-110) suggests that there may be room
for improvement. A low score (0-70)
The diagnostic checklist provides a
preliminary review of your organization and
its operation. You may wish to use it to
initiate discussions with your co-workers.
Compare scores. See if each of you identify
the same strengths and weaknesses. Refer
back to it when you develop your terms of
reference.