Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish need for the service.
- Undertake research to identify target groups for the services and establish needs.
- Determine the type and nature of services that will address the identified needs.
- Assess competitors and size of market to confirm if gap in service provision exists.
- Identify required approvals according to organisational policies and procedures and relevant legislation.
- Identify potential partnerships or alliances.
- Plan the service provision.
- Establish objectives and evaluation procedures for the service.
- Establish and document work plans for the service.
- Identify resources and establish budget for the service.
- Assess profitability of planned service against organisational criteria and secure funding or budget allocation.
- Determine service content and design according to market needs and stakeholder requirements.
- Determine promotional plan to appeal to target groups for the service.
- Implement the service.
- Obtain and allocate resources according to work plan.
- Confirm details of partnerships or collaborative arrangements.
- Implement work plan according to organisational policies and procedures.
- Monitor, review and modify or cancel service in response to new or changing circumstances as required.
- Conduct service safely according to stated outcomes and objectives.
- Evaluate the service.
- Seek feedback on service from service users, stakeholders and staff.
- Assess service outcomes against objectives.
- Prepare report documenting outcomes against objectives and budget.
- Develop and document recommendations for improvements to future services.
- Submit recommendations for improvements to appropriate personnel.
- Review own performance and identify potential improvements.