Questions and Answers
What is the primary responsibility of the Education Governance Team within the Department's Planning and Performance Management Directorate?
Which document outlines the strategic priorities that EA's planning must align with?
Which of the following frameworks is NOT explicitly mentioned as operating alongside the Corporate Planning Management Framework?
What is the overall accountability structure for the activities of the Department and its Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs)?
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What is one of the intended outcomes of the Corporate Planning Management Framework?
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What is the purpose of the Corporate Planning Management Framework?
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What type of plans are mentioned in the operating cycle section of the framework?
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In what way does the proposed Corporate Planning Management Framework aim to enhance planning processes?
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Which of the following is emphasized as a core component of successful planning and reporting?
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Which phase comes after the approval of the initial draft plan in the drafting process of the annual business plan?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Corporate Planning Management Framework
- The Framework outlines the Strategic Context, Vision, and Structure essential for effective corporate planning.
- Aligns with governmental outcomes such as the Programme for Government and the Children & Young People’s Strategy 2020-2030.
- The Minister for Education holds accountability to the NI Assembly regarding the performance of the Department and its Arm's Length Bodies (ALBs).
- The Education Governance Team plays a crucial role in governance and accountability across the Department and its ALBs.
Strategic Context
- Ensures alignment of corporate and business planning with long-term, medium, and short-term objectives.
- Facilitates vertical alignment with the Vision, Mission, and Values articulated in EA’s Strategic Plan 2017-2027.
- Establishes lateral linkages with:
- P3M Project Management function within EA
- EA’s Financial Planning Strategy
- EA People Plan
- Corporate Governance Framework and Corporate Risk Management
- EA’s Recovery & Transformation Plan
- Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Integrates multiple frameworks enhancing planning and reporting consistency, including the Continuous Improvement Framework and Data Governance Framework.
- Emphasizes the role of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) comprising experts in Planning Management, Corporate Performance, and Digital Transformation.
Vision
- Aims to implement a program management approach to enhance strategic, corporate, and business planning and reporting.
- Seeks to develop a skilled workforce that exhibits leadership in planning and reporting processes.
- Ensures clear vertical and lateral linkages in planning, facilitating improved communication across the organization.
Principles of the Framework
- Structure includes vertical and lateral links within the organization to enhance collaboration.
- Governance and accountability structures are defined to ensure clarity in roles and responsibilities.
- Emphasizes synergy across different programs and functions for collective improvement.
- Engagement of stakeholders is vital for successful implementation and service improvement.
- Quality and timing of deliverables are prioritized to meet organizational goals effectively.
Operating Cycle
- Comprises processes such as drafting annual business plans, medium and long-term plans, and reporting mechanisms to track performance against these plans.
- Detailed phases for drafting business plans are prescribed to ensure structured and transparent development.
- Regular reporting mechanisms are established for annual, three-year, and ten-year strategic plans to assess progress and make necessary adjustments.
Governance Structure
- RACI (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed) framework is defined for clarity in drafting and reporting on the corporate and directorate plans.
- Establishment of a Corporate Planning & Performance Group to oversee and guide the planning initiatives across the organization.
Appendix
- A Project Brief Template is included to provide a standardized approach for project planning and documentation within the framework.
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Explore the key principles and operating cycles of Corporate Planning Management. This quiz covers strategic context, governance, accountability, and service improvement within a corporate framework. Test your understanding of how these elements contribute to effective corporate planning.
