3. Buy-in

To ensure recommendations are acted on and embedded into decision making.

Core

The non-negotiable minimum

Commission signed off by relevant organisational senior leadership, political leads and/or decision makers, as relevant. Clear routes for keeping internal leadership updated on progress and outcomes, with an agreed route for response.

Desirable

Extra depth where resources allow

Stakeholder mapping within the organisation – covering both those the process depends on (e.g. political sponsors or organisational leads) and those it’s meant to influence (e.g. policymakers and decision makers) – with relevant colleagues informed and engaged. Clear routes for keeping internal colleagues updated and involved in the response and succession planning for staff changes.

Stretch

Context-specific, deeper power sharing, sustaining and embedding

External stakeholder mapping beyond the organisation, identifying those with key links to the process question; work undertaken to ensure they know about the process and are on board. Clear routes for keeping external stakeholders updated on progress and outcomes, and involved in response as appropriate.