This section focuses on how to use the findings from the VT–ORG assessment to help identify the priorities that will inform the development of your action plan. You will need the VT–ORG Scoresheet and the Report on VT–ORG Findings.
Download the action planThe working group should convene as soon as possible and create a process for building consensus regarding the VT–ORG report and next steps.
Your action plan should include steps for maintaining/enhancing strengths and addressing gaps.
See the following example:
Area of Organisational Health | Specific Item From VT-ORG | VT-ORG Score | Rationale (Possible Reason for This Score) | Priority Level (1-3) | Tasks To Maintain or Build Capacity | Lead/Responsible Parties | Timeline (Month/Year) |
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Staff Health and Welness | My agency offers services that support individual staff members (e.g., employee assistance program, chaplain services, contracted mental health providers). | 4.5 | Past efforts have taken hold and this level of support already provided. | 1 |
Maintain budget to support existing services. Ensure employees are aware of resources. Review HR policies regarding confidential nature of services. |
Executive Director, Human Resources Director | January 2018 |
Consider the best forum(s) for communicating the priorities, tasks, responsible parties, and timeline for the action plan. This is an opportunity to emphasize that all tasks will be undertaken during regular work hours, staff’s role in the process, and how it will ultimately address staff and the organisational needs.
Organisations can determine which of the following options works best for them:
Build in a monitoring process for the action plan. You may consider repeating the VT–ORG assessment after 1 year to determine if the areas where actions were taken show improvement in scores.