Challenge 5: Cheshire West and Chester Council In June 2026, the LG Challenge cohort reached their fifth and final challenge of the programme.
HICM: Case studies These case studies show how local systems are putting the High Impact Change Model into practice to improve intermediate care, strengthen partnership working and support people to recover, regain independence and return home safely.
Regional welcome event for newly elected councillors in the South East, Thursday 18 June 2026 Download the presentation.
Regional welcome event for newly elected councillors in London, Wednesday 17 June 2026 Download the presentation.
Manage benefits Identify, analyse and track positive outcomes that come about because of transformation activity.
Manage resources Effectively plan, allocate and use resources to achieve desired transformation outcomes.
Manage dependencies Identify and track dependencies between different programmes to ensure risks and resources are managed.
Define requirements Identify and document the expectations of stakeholders in relation to the delivery of a product or service.
Manage risk Enable potential risks which could impact the achievement of intended outcomes to be mitigated.
Develop business cases Effectively create and present comprehensive justifications for undertaking a particular project.
Manage the portfolio, programme and projects Plan and drive the delivery of related activities to deliver strategic outcomes across multiple projects or workstreams.
Apply appropriate delivery methodology Select the most suitable approach to deliver the transformation, applying related methodologies appropriately.
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