6 ENCOURAGING AND SUPPORTING INNOVATION

We need to challenge existing service models and embrace emerging technologies to increase efficiency and secure value for money.

We will need to learn from best practice nationally and internationally and be prepared to take well managed risks.

We will undertake extensive research to identify successful innovative service delivery models, and alongside this staff will be encouraged to explore alternative ways of providing services through a Licence to Innovate.

If staff have good ideas they will be asked to check them against the following criteria: -

Is it something we are able to do?
Have the potential risks been considered?
Do we have the money to do it?
Is it the right thing to do for our businesses and/or our communities?

If these criteria are met then staff will have a "Licence to Innovate".

Full details of the “Licence to Innovate” initiative will be launched at Staff Roadshows that are scheduled to take place during the Autumn.

We will also recognise staff commitment and will introduce a recognition scheme;Striving for Excellence. Often good work goes unnoticed, we want to take the time needed to breathe, look around, and reward the efforts of our workforce.

We want our staff to make suggestions, trial new approaches and contribute to
transforming the authority through the Licence to Innovate.

We will recognise, acknowledge and support ideas that drive forward innovation for #TeamCaerphilly.

Our new staff mantra will be: -
BE BOLD! BE BRAVE! BE BRILLIANT!

Picture of 4 people trying out Microsoft Halolens

KEY ACTIONS	TIMESCALE
Licence to Innovate initiative to be launched	During staff roadshows (Autumn 2019)
Striving for Excellence staff recognition scheme to be launched	During staff roadshows (Autumn 2019)

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