This Learning Lab was created by Regeneration East Midlands.
Following a scoping study carried out in May 2006, RegenerationEM has developed a Learning Laboratory focusing on Local Area Agreements (LAAs).
Among the recommendations outlined by the report was the need to develop an understanding of the strategic aspects of LAA delivery, for example:
• commissioning (at all levels);
• a focus on core skills for delivery (i.e. negotiation, performance monitoring);
• a system of benchmarking for delivery;
• more extensive partnership working; and
• understanding the LAA obstacles.
The Language Lab has been designed to work towards developing a comprehensive programme of intelligence, support and training for Local Service Providers (LSPs) and deliverers of LAAs within the region. This includes generic skills (partnership working, governance, organisational design, performance management, best practice, use of information and data, networking, commissioning processes, monitoring and evaluation. Focus will be given to identifying and developing the changing skills gaps for the themed partners involved in LAA delivery across the East Midlands.
Topics associated with this project
East Midlands, Partnership working, Skills, Training