Rolling Review is a popular and forward-thinking alternative to the usual 3-yearly cycle of investors in people reviews.
Rather than an 'all–or–nothing' assessment on a single occasion, under Rolling Review the evidence is built up over a three year period – consolidating at the end. This offers more control, more flexibility, a review strategy more closely aligned with your own objectives, and cash flow advantages over the three year cycle.
With the help of your assessor, the organisation agrees a Rolling Review Strategy spanning the next three years. This is a flexible document that can be adjusted as time passes to reflect your changing needs and priorities Rather than looking at everything in one hit, annual visits explore whichever parts of the organisation and whichever parts of the Standard you feel is most appropriate at the time. The decision of what to focus on will be linked closely to your objectives and the challenges you are facing at the time
Benefits
- Time and cost of arranging the review is reduced into manageable chunks – less interviews to arrange and less time on logistics at each review visit.
- Our feedback and recommendations are much more closely targeted at your objectives and major concerns at the time – keeping pace with your evolving priorities
- Cost is spread over the period – in general, a Rolling Review approach (over the whole 3 years) costs 25% more than a one–hit, 3 year visit but of course the individual costs of each review visit are lower, and thus better for cash flow
- The Assessor develops a much more intimate understanding of your organisation and how to help you improve performance further Investors in People is kept 'live' and real in the organisation, with the reviews becoming a more powerful part of your own improvement strategy
- Your control over the experience is greatly increased
- At the first two review visits, the notion of a 'pass/fail' outcome is removed – if you don't meet some of the Standard, or wider Framework, you have plenty of time to put it right
- Your people will feel more inclined to be honest and reflective as a result – improving the quality and the accuracy of our feedback to your organisation If you are exploring measures beyond the core Standard with a view to achieving an advanced grade of Recognition (Bronze/Silver/Gold) this can also be built up over the three year period – especially useful if introducing new practices.
For further information on how Rolling Review can work for your organisation, contact your existing Investors in People Assessor or Adviser, or alternatively call the IBP Helpline on 0800 612 3098. You can also e–mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
