Changed a rota plan after realising skill mix was the constraint

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Example status

Fictional composite record

Work happened

17 June 2023

Version

v1.0

Work Map

Structured Workefact

Manage a shift rota

Ward rota pressure

about 14 people

Starting point

Resource shortageCompeting workloadSkills shortage

Constraints

Limited staffSkills shortage

Complexity

Skills gap across groupMultiple accountabilities

Stakes

Staff impactPatient impact

Stakeholders

Frontline staffManager

Actions

Planned capacityAgreed prioritiesSet objectives

Outcome

Team capacity improvedClearer ownership

Skills used

Workforce planningCapacity planningObjective setting

Contribution

I compared busy periods with who was available and moved experienced staff to the points where judgement was most needed.

Outcome

The rota covered the pressured period with fewer escalations to the ward manager.

Sector / industry

Healthcare

Confirmed capabilities

PlanningLeadershipJudgement

Learning & adaptation

Changed an assumption

I assumed the rota problem was headcount, then realised the real issue was where experienced judgement was placed.

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