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This document outlines the initiative led by Mark Wilson aimed at restructuring the Central Executive to establish a unified 'Central Support Team.' Initiated by the Steering Group's recognition of the need for change in March 2013, the plan incorporates core functional areas including Marketing, Partnerships, Finance, and Editorial. Key goals include effective delivery of objectives, improved collaboration within the organization, and stronger external engagement for Cochrane’s mission. The document details the process of planning, consultation, and anticipated outcomes post-approval.
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Central Executive Restructuring:An Introduction to the Plans Mark Wilson 27th March 2013
The Background • Steering Group (CCSG) recognition of need for change, greater coherence, adaptation of existing model • Farenden Report, March 2012 - five functional areas set out & approved by CCSG: • Marketing, Communications & Media Relations • Partnership Development & Project Supervision • Financial & Operational Performance • Company Secretary • Editorial Unit • New CEO tasked with making own analysis and recommendations
The Goal To create a single, coherent central executive structure (working title: ‘Central Support Team’) incorporating all existing centrally funded staff… … with clear lines of executive accountability and responsibility, which has: • a determination to be dynamic, effective and efficient in the delivery of its outputs and objectives; • a responsive approach to supporting individual and entity members of the Collaboration and its governing bodies; • a much more external focus on Cochrane’s place in the world in fulfilment of its mission; and • an integrated and cohesive team spirit and affiliation.
The Process • January 2013: Listing & Mapping of Tasks • Early February: Development of new structure and testing with Editor in Chief & Co-Chairs • Late February: Consultation with Operations Unit, and other affected staff members • Formally submitted to CCSG for 28 February meeting & approved by CCSG on 17 March • Implementation roll-out after CCSG Decision
‘Central Support Team’ In development and not shown here: a diagram representing the Team’s position in the organizational structure of the Collaboration as a whole
Conclusion • High-level expertise in critical areas is required • Integrating existing staff into areas of strength – ensuring continuity, optimizing skills, experience & interest, offering staff members’ growth • Affordable and efficient: • Balance between Heads and Officers/Assistants • Model predicated on building networks of expertise across the Collaboration & with external partners • Integrative ‘matrix’ working across the Secretariat structure • From April 2015 the UK-based Operation and Editorial Units should be co-located in London to provide increased value for money and organisational coherence.
Outcomes of Steering Group consideration of the proposal, 17th & 20th March 2013 • Approval to create a single, unified Central Support Team (name to be confirmed) incorporating all centrally-funded staff . • Approval to establish the proposed organizational structure; minor changes may emerge as job descriptions are developed and staff are appointed. • Integration of existing staff into the new structure supported. • Approval to co-locate UK-based Operation and Editorial Units in London from April 2015. • Development of the organisational structure diagram is required to show the place of the Central Support Team within the wider organizational structure: the relationship of the Central Support Team to the Execs and advisory committees; etc. • A requirement to show an ongoing return on investment: the Central Support Team’s primary purpose is to improve the support provided to the Collaboration as a whole.