Monthly RDN Update Briefings

• RDN Board Key Messages - June 2024 - published 8/07/24

Headlines from the Board:

• 1. The Board agreed a revised Transformation plan including key milestones for the development of RDN strategies and services. This will be shared across RDN and with our stakeholders in the coming weeks. 

  2. The formal launch of the RDN will be on  01 October 2024, the commencement date of the new RRDN Host contracts, although we recognise that many staff will still be transitioning to new roles after that date and the organisation’s transformation programme will continue.

  3. The approach to future RDN communications was discussed - national consistency is important, but this would be alongside regional engagement. Work is underway to develop an operational plan for this change, supported by both national and regional communications teams.

  4. The RDN ‘case for change’ was reviewed and the Board agreed it provides a clear rationale for the reorganisation and transformation as well as a picture of the future state of the RDN and the benefits of the change.

  5. Emerging themes from the resubmitted RRDN Implementation plans were discussed and points of clarification are being shared with all Hosts. Follow-up discussions with the Hosts will enable information to be shared with staff shortly, now that the pre-election period has ended.   We acknowledge the ongoing impact of the uncertainty regarding the new RRDN staff structure and the need to work with Hosts to support staff through the whole of the transition period. 

  6. The approach to valuing our staff, talent management and development was discussed. It was agreed that it is vital to both retain knowledge, experience and skills, while looking after our teams as they go through the transition and move into the new organisation. A key priority for all RDN Board members is to help all staff upskill and develop so that we can meet the new challenges together. 

• RDN Board Key Messages - May 2024 - published 31/05/24

• RDN Implementation Update - March/April 2024 - published 30/04/24

• RDN Board Key Messages - April 2024 - published 30/04/24

• February 2024 Update Briefing - published 27/02/2024

• January 2024 Update Briefing - first edition published 31/01/2024