Delivering productivity, performance, financial, and cultural improvements for a 111 provider

Savings
10%
Reduction in monthly costs
Efficiency
65%
Improvement in average speed to answer
Productivity
10%
Increase in call handler productivity

Opportunity

A 111 provider faced challenges in running a cost effective, high-performing service, consistently missing both financial and performance targets. There was ambiguity and a lack of consensus on underlying causes and potential solutions.

Approach

TN conducted an in-depth baselining exercise that not only mapped, but also developed alignment on the provider’s activity, costs, staffing model, and operational challenges. Guided by this diagnostic document, TN co-developed initiatives in three areas, and supported in their implementation by working on the ground with staff at all levels of the organisation to implement them:

  • Systems and processes
      
    –    Redesigned planning and scheduling processes to effectively align capacity and demand
      –    Co-developed a sustainable workforce model with appropriate skillsets, reduced agency use, and improved rotas
  • Data and information
      – Streamlined data flows by building live dashboards, weekly reports, and trackers
  • People, mindsets, and culture
      –    Established consistent and measurable performance expectations for staff via ‘role cards’
      –    Supported managers to establish a culture of accountability and a ‘one team’ mentality

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