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Outcomes Based Accountability (OBA)

Outcomes Based Accountability (OBA) is a disciplined and efficient way of thinking and moving from talk to action.

OBA can be used to improve wellbeing across communities and to improve the performance of services and agencies. The OBA model offers tools and a coherent framework for strategic planning, evidence based commissioning and monitoring what works to improve outcomes.

How can we help your organisation through OBA?

Outcomes UK offers a free meeting to discuss local needs, context and then develop a tailored proposal of work, which can include:

• The OBA Champion programme – building local capacity and ownership. 
• Training and workforce development in the OBA approach – achieving long-term cultural change. 
• Training the trainers locally in spreading and embedding the tools across services and partnerships. 
• Devising an outcome based performance management system. 
• Developing an outcomes based commissioning framework. 
• Moving towards being a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ performing Authority, the key steps on the journey, and how OBA can help. 
• Evaluating whether services and partnership work is making a difference (improved outcomes). 
• Using OBA to enable cost efficiencies (outcomes based budgeting). 
• The programme can be delivered in locations and at times to suit your staff, and can be evolved into a ‘train the trainer’ for large cohorts of candidates.

Outcomes UK is passionate about making a difference to children's and adults lives and is committed to public sector values, high quality services and inspiring others to become outcomes driven.

Outcomes ‘Champion’ Programme

The Outcomes Champion Programme works to the principles of Common Language, Common Understanding and Common Sense.

The ‘Champion’ Programme Includes is a two-day training course for up to 15 candidates.

It includes:

• Provision of the supporting ‘Outcomes Based Ways of Thinking and Working’ manual and Mark Friedman’s book ‘Trying Hard is Not Good Enough’. 
• Half-day observation and coaching session supporting each ‘Champion’ apply OBA in practice. 
• Establishment of the cohort of ‘Champions’ into an Action Learning Set and facilitating the first two sessions. 
• Linking into the broader ‘Champion’ network and sharing of good practice.

The programme can be delivered at times and location to suit your staff, and can be evolved into a ‘train the trainer’ for large cohorts of candidates.

How do I learn more about Outcomes Based Accountability (OBA)?

For more information please contact Outcomes UK and speak to Sarah Baker by calling 01737 814589 or email: sarah.baker@outcomesuk.com