2025 Best Practice Guide
Raising Standards

2025 Summer Best Practice Showcase (Virtual)

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Case Study 2018: Releasing the potential of planning at Barclays

Case Study 2018: Releasing the potential of planning at Barclays

See how a new end-to-end planning tool has delivered consistency, control and agility whilst freeing up time to transform the role of the planning analyst at Barclaycard.

Learning from the 2022 Finalists

Learning from the 2022 Finalists

Learning from others is at the centre of our ethos. Each year our members share their stories across Planning, Insight, Quality, Knowledge Management, Partnership and Innovation. Learning how other approach challenges along with the solution they choose, as well as don’t choose helps us to make better decision and less mistakes. This webinar will:
 - Showcase the winners from the 2022 Awards and identify key trends and challenges
 - Help you to become more effective in your role
 - Learn how to access over 100 inspiring case studies
Learning from the 2023 Awards

Learning from the 2023 Awards

The Forum is always looking for new and inspirational examples of organisations, teams and people raising standards and this year’s awards again demonstrated best-in-class examples of organisation innovation & transformation. This webinar will help you to learn more about the awards programme, including how to access the 68-short-listed finalists stories and hearing from the judges who supported the programme. As a learning organisation our responsibility is to make learning easy for you, and these award case studies provide practical ideas and solutions alongside their inspiring stories.
 
The 2024 Awards submission is open now, so why not get involved? Hear from this years participants on what it is like to be a finalist and what is involved in the process, alongside hearing what its like to be a judge.

2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Enhancing Efficiency and Engagement across 169 Branches at Bank of Ireland

2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Enhancing Efficiency and Engagement across 169 Branches at Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland has embarked on a transformative journey aimed at enhancing efficiency, transparency, and employee engagement across its branch network. Through the implementation of new systems and working practices, the bank is not only streamlining operations but also fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Inspiring Personal and Professional Development at eBay

2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Inspiring Personal and Professional Development at eBay

Learn how eBay are nurturing personal and professional growth within the team, underlining the organisation’s commitment to continuous improvement and talent development. By prioritising personal and professional growth, eBay is poised to unlock the full potential of its workforce, driving sustained success and organisational resilience in the ever-evolving business landscape.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Firstflex: Collaborative Problem-Solving at Firstsource

2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Firstflex: Collaborative Problem-Solving at Firstsource

Innovation isn’t just about groundbreaking ideas; it’s about promoting a culture where every voice is heard, and every challenge is met with collaborative solutions. Firstflex illustrates how it allows team members to engage in various projects based on their interests. Learn how Firstsource developed their own technology in pursuit of sustainability, underscoring the team’s commitment to fostering innovation from within.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Firstlink: Transforming Operations at Firstsource

2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Firstlink: Transforming Operations at Firstsource

This platform, a brainchild of collaborative efforts between the development team and operational stakeholders, has revolutionised the way business is conducted, ushering in a new era of efficiency, connectivity, and streamlined operations. The adoption of Firstlink has heralded a new dawn for the organisation, propelling it towards greater efficiency, connectivity, and operational excellence.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Empowering Workforce Through Employee Flexibility at hgs

2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Empowering Workforce Through Employee Flexibility at hgs

Creating flexibility and improving work-life-balance is at the heart of this case study. The Planning team have embraced technology to support the  digital first strategy by utilising key features to provide greater flexibility for its people. Empowering people, allowing them to have more control over the working schedules and breaks has also meant removing unnecessary communication and manual tasks, to free the Planning team to add more value.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Navigating Operational Challenges with Data driven decision-making at Hiscox

2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Navigating Operational Challenges with Data driven decision-making at Hiscox

A cultural transformation built on visibility and transparency of data and how this is used to drive better decisions. Trust has been built in understanding and using the data to change the decision-making dynamic. Confidence with data has improved the understanding of customer and colleague behaviour. This case study demonstrates the transformative power of data-driven decision-making and strategic evolution in driving operational excellence.
2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Driving global standardisation & the power of effective communication at indeed

2024 Innovation & Transformation Awards: Driving global standardisation & the power of effective communication at indeed

The integration of the WFM team into operations was hailed as a game changer with tangible value, from strategic support to operational efficiency gains. The transformative power of consistent messaging, stakeholder support, and a clear plan for the future emerged as catalysts for success. By leveraging ‘playbook’ meetings to align resources with forecasted service levels, the team maintained stellar performance amidst challenges.
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