charity focus seminar at rsmuk - an introduction to operational research
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An introduction to Operational
ResearchThe OR Society: www.theorsociety.com
Pro Bono O.R.: www.theorsociety.com/Pages/Probono/Probono.aspx
For more informationEmail [email protected]: 0121 233 9300
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Agenda
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• An overview of Operational Research
• Example case study
• How to receive free support
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About
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Ruth Kaufman: President of The OR Society
Ian Seath: O.R. consultant
Felicity McLeister: Pro Bono O.R. Project Manager
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What is O.R?“Using scientific approaches to improve an organisation’s
effectiveness”
strategysystems
processesoperations
decision-making
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O.R. starts with a problem…
Use any rigorous, evidence-based
approach that fits the need
Use typical“Operational
Research”techniques
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“Typical O.R.” – Facilities design
• How many beds does our homeless hostel need, if we never want to turn anyone away?
• Where should we locate our charity shops, to get the best profits?
• How should we lay out the storage for the Food Bank, to make best use of space?
• What mix of services will best meet users’ needs, at least cost?
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“Typical O.R.” – Operations• How many more/fewer people might want to use
this service in future – and how will it need to change?
• What shift pattern is best for a 24-hour helpline?
• What is the best route for Oxfam pick-up/delivery drivers?
• Where are the best places to hold inventory for disaster relief?
• How can we make this process more efficient?
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“Typical O.R.” – decisions…
• Is it better to offer a more specialised service where there are fewer users with greater needs, or the other way round?
• What are the risks of tendering for a particular contract at a given price, and what are the possible outcomes if these risks materialise?
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…especially where decisions are
• Complex – everything interconnects• Messy – things are hard to define, aims are unclear,
circumstances change…• Multiple stakeholders – with different agendas• Multiple objectives – which conflict with each other• Uncertainty – about the environment, about other
people’s decisions, about stakeholders’ values
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…and general problem solving
• Statistical analysis, analytics:• Insight• Forecasting• Evaluation
• Strategy development • Facilitation• IT system development• Performance measures, management information• All-round help to get problem dealt with.
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Case study
How can we create a “collective impact”
measurement system?
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Background and needThe organisation• A Social Enterprise creating a network of social services to meet the needs of the elderly living in isolation• The network members co-create solutions to meet their own needs• Local Authorities commission the service
The challenge• How to measure impact in a way that:•meets the needs of commissioners in multiple LAs• is balanced across measures of:• Community• Health• Relationships•Work & Learning
• is cost-effective and not a burden for the organisation or service users
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Choosing the best measures
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The focus of measurement
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Project approach• Desk review of Adult Social Care Measurement
systems• Documents provided by the client (20)• Internet search for ASC Outcomes (and related
terms)• Create summary in Excel (77 items)
• Review findings• Identify common measurements (+ themes)• Identify gaps
• Select “promising” measurements• Check their viability with stakeholders (9 LAs)
• Recommend final measurement set (6)
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The end result• An agreed set of 6 clearly defined measurement data points collected from:• Service users• CRM system• NHS/LA external data
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Lessons learnt (client’s perspective)
1. Work with the right volunteerFlexible – can they handle changes to the scope, disagreement over how to move forward, and open ended timescales?Willing to travel to meet-up or attend an event Motivated to produce a final product
2. Provide the right incentivesWhat do they want to get out of the experience?Do they want to meet or work with someone in particular?Reciprocate how you’re treated
3. Build in lead timeEarly and consistent coordination with internal / external stakeholders helps to obtain the necessary feedback in a timely fashionDon’t waste their time
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Pro Bono O.R.
• What is Pro Bono O.R.?
• What are its aims?o To help Third Sector organisations to
do a better jobo To promote O.R. in the Third Sectoro To promote effective use of O.R.
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O.R. for the Third SectorTypes of projects Pro Bono O.R. has undertaken:
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The Process• Expression of interest• Registration form• Speak with O.R. specialist to discuss if there is
a potential project• Project scope sent to volunteers• Organisation selects volunteer• Project proposal drawn up• Project commences• Feedback sought
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So far….
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Finding out moreWebpage:
www.theorsociety.com/Pages/Probono/Probono.aspx
Blog: http://probonoOR.blogspot.co.uk/ : @FMcLeister : LinkedIn
For more informationEmail [email protected]: 0121 233 9300