What's in 'Streamlining systems'

This module guides the organisation in reviewing the main systems that support the efficient operation of the organisation and its business. This module assists the organisation to ensure that:

• there are efficient systems for collecting, storing, retrieving and using information within the organisation
• the practices of the organisation are guided by policies and procedures, in a format that is practical and accessible
• equipment and technical infrastructure are assessed and plans for upgrading within available resources are developed
• effective systems are in place to assess and manage risks to the organisation.

This module may be completed as a group exercise, or a similar review can be completed by one or two people conducting a systems audit (use Tool: Systems audit), and Activity 5 of this module.

What this module will give you

Completing this module will give you:

• coherent and useful information systems
• an easily accessible set of current policies and procedures
• a plan for upgrading equipment
• a risk management strategy
• a plan for ongoing review and development of the organisation’s main systems

Activities

• Activity 1: Information systems
• Activity 2: Policies and procedures
• Activity 3: Equipment and technical infrastructure
• Activity 4: Risk assessment and management
• Activity 5: Monitoring and reviewing systems

Resources