Continue and adapt TWG model
On this page are all the options suggesting to carry forward a collaborative approach using the existing TWG model. There are recommendations on how to improve the model, how to make it a viable and lasting process, etc.
The various options are numbered to facilitate discussion in the comments, but the numbers DO NOT represent a priority or ranking. New options expressed in the comments will be added to the list regularly.
- Each TWG identifies one idea which would greatly help to the AONB Network, and takes it forward.
- Simplify TWG workstreams and set defined timescales for future work.
- Gather and condense new topic ideas each year at Conference to inform the creation of new TWGs (and let people sign up to what they want to be involved with).
- Come up with a really focused goal for each new TWG, with clarity on task, timeline, capacity, etc. Use Basecamp to gather ideas and pick the 'best' ones.
- Put in place a structure/process to capture key priorities for new TWG ideas (from Trustees, Lead Officers, AONB Staff), notably including current priorities (e.g. Glover Review recommendations).
- Make sure the tasks identified are tangible, not open-ended or unrealistic.
- Some TWGs can be short-term and project-focused, whilst others can be long-term/permanent (e.g. advocacy, staff development).
- Review the groups, their outputs and the relevance of the topics annually.
- Make sure the new TWGs are linked up to NAAONB Board and Staff.
- Advocate for and support the delivery of an annual staff forum in which topics would be agreed and working groups formed.