To deliver meaningful change, these levers and threads must work in combination, not in isolation. Projects should be assessed against these determinants of community wellbeing to ensure they contribute to the big picture. Together, they form a practical framework that reflects real community needs and aspirations.
Developing a series of projects within the Levers and Threads requires answers to the following questions:
- What is the project?
- Which levers and threads does it trigger?
- What are the funding/ delivery sources?
- Who does it impact (RACI Matrix)?
- What is its timeline – Now | Sooner | Later?
Developing each lever and thread requires project development that will need resourcing:
Understanding the project context – policy reviews; funding programme requirements etc.
RACI Matrix
There must be a clear sense of ownership and responsibility for the delivery of projects in the Place Plan. To support this, a RACI Matrix should be prepared for each project to clarify who is leading, who is involved, and who needs to be kept informed. These roles may change over time. RACI stands for:
Delivering the programme will generate projects that need resourcing:
- Responsible: individual or organisation leading the project.
- Accountable: individual or organisation accountable for the project give permission to start or approve the results, delivery, and evaluation.
- Design and policy review panels.
- Developing evaluation tools.
- Research and bid development.
- Community researchers.
Management and Communications. - Dissemination and marketing.
- Contributor: individual/ organisation involved in the project – a stakeholder or specialist that supports the process with experience and
knowledge. - Informed: individuals and organisations who need to be made aware of the project and consequences for those involved.