Materials from the URBACT Summer University Lab "Human Capital", managed by Alison Partridge

1. URBACT LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
Final Check

2. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
URBACT LAB 1 SESSION 4 2
1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

3. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
URBACT LAB 1 SESSION 4 3
1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

4. WHERE ARE WE IN PLANNING CYCLE MODEL?
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Problems
Stakeholders
Evidence
Results
Ideas
Actions
Resources
Check
Consultation
Launch
Problems
Stakeholders
Evidence
Results
Ideas
Actions
Resources
Check
Consultation
Launch

5. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
URBACT LAB 1 SESSION 4 5
1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

6. COHERENCE OF LAP
• WHY check?
• WHEN check?
• HOW to check…
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7. COHERENCE OF LAP
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1.
2.
Actions
Problems – Needs - Opportunities
3.Results
Check:
Result corresponds
to problem?
Check:
Action supports
achievement of result?
Check:
Result contributes
to solve problem/
address stakeholder needs?

8. 360 DEGREE COHERENCE OF LAP
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Check Results Actions
Sustainable
and integrated
social are there …? are there …?
environmental are there …? are there …?
economic are there …? are there …?
cross-sectoral
cross-thematic
are there …? are there …?

9. COHERENCE OF LAP
1. Example where coherence was improved after checking
Intended results: Expansion of space capacity for mayor functions
• Housing by 10.000 m²
• Hotels by 5.000 m²
• Social infrastructure by 3.000 m²
Conflict: Through checking it was realized that only 15.000 m² are
available.
Solution: Definition of a process to coordinate which function at
which location is to be realized best and monitoring that the
intended results per function are not exceeded.
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10. COHERENCE OF LAP
Exercise: 30 minutes
In ULSG groups (staying in this lab room) check your
Action Table and portfolio using the 2 tools.
Deliverable: adjust plan if necessary
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11. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
URBACT LAB 1 SESSION 4 11
1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

12. PROJECT MONITORING
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13. GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF MONITORING
1. Observing and analysing
2. Reviewing the performance- output achievement
3. Providing information to the general public and giving
advisory services
4. Supporting evidence based decision making and taking
corrective actions
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14. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
URBACT LAB 1 SESSION 4 14
1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

15. THE URBACT SELF ASSESSMENT TOOLS: ULSG
Main Headings:
• Frequency of meetings
• Organisation of ULSG
• Diversity of members
• Participation of residents, users, business…
• Empowerment of users, citizens
• Other voices
• Involvement of managing Authorities
• Leadership
• Animation and structure of meetings
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16. THE URBACT SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL: ULSG
ULSG Example of questions for self assessment:
Frequency of meetings
score 1: LSG has few meetings (e.g. One per year)
score 3: Regular meetings, no info on participation
score 5: Regular and frequent meetings with high level of participation, links to meeting notes
Diversity of members
score 1: ULSG dominated by public officials from municipality
score 3: ULSG mostly public officials but other agencies involved
score 5: Involvement of all three sectors, (public, private, civil society)
Animation and structure of meetings
score 1: All meetings are organised in traditional 'committee' formats
score 3: some efforts to introduce new formats
score 5: Innovative techniques have been deployed for meeting animation and shared decision making
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17. THE URBACT SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL: LAP
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0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
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Process and governance
Content of action plan
Integrated approachFinance and project planning
EU and URBACT added value

18. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
URBACT LAB 1 SESSION 4 18
1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

19. PITCHING THE LOCAL ACTION PLANS IN LAB 5
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20. THE PRESENTATION
• Each ULSG @work group selects 1-2 people to present the
LAP in 5 minutes
• The presenters can use 3 pp slides, flipchart, other media
• The presentation focuses on the action table developed in
Lab 3, and makes use of/reference to all portfolio materials
• The presentation will be delivered to a panel of 4
representatives (1 from each of the other ULSG @work
groups) and the Deputy Mayor in front of all Lab members
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21. THE LAP PORTFOLIO
• Lab 1 Problem Tree
Validated Stakeholder List
• Lab 2 Expected Results
Evidence Enhancement Table
• Lab 3 Action table
• Lab 4 Presentation
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22. CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS
(SCORE EACH CRITERION FROM 1 TO 5)
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Criteria Score
1. Coherence between problem, actions and results
2. Addressing the deputy mayor’s challenge
3. Feasibility
4. Integrated approach
5. Quality of presentation
Total

23. THE PANEL
• Each ULSG @work group selects one panel member
(different to the LAP presenters)
• Each panel member is given a role (managing
authorities, private enterprises/funders, local
residents...)
• They listen to the presentation (5 min)
• They ask questions (5 min) from the perspective of their
particular role
• Questions can be asked from the floor (whole Lab
group)
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24. ULSG@WORK 4
• Time – now!
• Objective: Prepare pitch
• Tasks: to prepare to pitch
• Tool: Portfolio+ 3 slides (written) + ????
• Deliverables:
• Dragons Den pitch
• 1 slide ‘Unique Selling Proposition’ at lunchtime
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