The PSTA / Commissioning Compass / Reading
Key questions
Aspect of Commissioning 6: Making room to make a difference. Teaching text from June 2025.
June 2025 teaching template, slide 63
Making room to make a difference (1/2)
Do we understand and shape the law and policy we are working with?
Are we understanding and complying with the core constraints and enablers of commissioning through active engagement with existing and current legislative, regulatory, and quality assurance requirements?
Do we have strong analysis and performance management, business intelligence, presented honestly and effectively, informing decision making?
Do we understand how to manage compliance and get permission to extend capabilities – explain why we might get better outcomes if we do things differently, jointly focus on why things should be done, not ticking boxes, etc.?
Give each question a score and once completed document some observations and examples for each aspect 0 – 24 Poor (significant risk), 25 – 49 Fair (lesser/lower risk, improvement required) ,50 – 74 Good (shortfalls identified/need to be addressed) 75 – 100 Excellent (no action required)
June 2025 teaching template, slide 64
Making room to make a difference (2/2)
Do we have a proactive and dynamic risk appetite approach?
Are we creating effective, good practice policy and guidance?
Are we playing an active role in shaping organisation, place, and national policy?
Give each question a score and once completed document some observations and examples for each aspect 0 – 24 Poor (significant risk), 25 – 49 Fair (lesser/lower risk, improvement required) ,50 – 74 Good (shortfalls identified/need to be addressed) 75 – 100 Excellent (no action required)