Knowledge and Networking


Highlights of our Achievements Networking and Sharing Practice


Networking and sharing practice is a key part of our priorities and is at the core of how we do things at North West Employers. We share knowledge and practice, provide benchmarking data and exploit our connector role across the public sector organisations in the North West to provide real networking opportunities in our key areas of activity.


North West Networks


Coaching Network


Councillor Development Network


North West Strategic Scrutiny Network


What we’ve done:


• this year we have continued to support existing networks


• established new networks to reflect the new priorities for the public sector e.g Public Health Workforce, Economy Lead Councillors


• we have worked in partnership with NWIEP to support networks and work towards a sustainable system to support improvement


• developed skills to enable peer to peer support What next:


• continue to develop our role as a connector to help member organisations find out what is going on and our work in 2011/12 will focus on developing a “hub” to be the “go to” place for networks


• the launch of the NW Connex virtual platform presents a fantastic opportunity for colleagues to view the activities of other networks and build new connections for collaborative work and learning, increasing the value of the networks overall


I have attended NW Employer’s Learning and Development network for over 10 years. The network is a really useful source of information, best practice and guidance on a wide range of L&D matters. The support of colleagues and their willingness to share ideas has been very valuable to me, particularly coming from a small district authority without a dedicated L&D resource. The scope of the network has developed over the years as it consistently strives to remain relevant and focused on the current L&D challenges in local government and the public sector in general.


Michelle Smith Head of HR, Ribble Valley BC


Service


improvement network


(in partnership with NWEGG)


Schools HR Network


North West Skills Network


Strategic HR planning Network


Lead


Councillors in Adult social care Network


Learning & Development Network


Regional Network for Childrens Workforce Leads


Lead


Councillors in Childrens and


Young Peoples services


Equality Network


Sub regional Skills Networks


Economy Councilors Group


We have built an unrivalled framework of networking opportunities for officers and councilors to ensure that there is a wealth of opportunities for learning, sharing development efforts, group support and keeping in touch with the latest developments in a rapidly changing environment. Networks may be organised around particular themes, professional groups and development requirements.


Economy Practitioners Group


Public Health – Workforce HR group


14 Our year at a glance


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