| Introducing
mobile working within housing repairs can clearly drive significant
business and service improvement, but whilst a number of organisations
have started projects over recent years, few have realised anything
like the full potential of this technology. Through our work helping
local authorities, housing associations and private contractors deliver
an appointed housing repairs service, we have gained an in-depth understanding
of the issues involved in the selection, implementation and use of
mobile solutions, both technological and more importantly people related.
This one day workshop has been developed to give practical advice
and guidance on all aspects of the process and to facilitate you in
establishing the framework for a successful mobile data project within
your organisation.
The
workshop addresses three main areas;
- Technology
- People
/ change management
- Business
process design
Technology
Selecting
the right solution;
- Overview
of key components in a mobile data solution
- Corporate drivers; risk, cost, scalability, flexibility, reliability,
security
- Own v's managed network
- Suggested shortlist; pros and cons of each
Implementing;
- Integration
issues
- Testing strategies; technology, application and stress testing
- Contingency plans
Change
Management
Introducing
mobile technology is as much about cultural change as it is about
technology. This session summarises the key issues and provides
practical suggestions on how to manage this process. Specific focus
areas include;
- Main
opportunities and threats
- Suggested processes to achieve 'buy-in' from each group
- Summary of change management techniques relevant to mobile working
Business
Process Design
The
dynamic and uncertain nature of housing repairs does not easily
lend itself to mobile working, particularly where associated with
a move to centralised planning in support of an appointed service.
This interactive session guides discussion on specific process design
considerations around the following areas;
- Basic
process (accepted, started, completed)
- How many jobs should be given to an operative at a time ?
- Completion process
- Timesheets - time recording, overtime, travel time, unavailable
time
- Tenant verification
- Materials, recording and requesting
- Emergencies
- Multi stage jobs
- Paired jobs
- Specific process design considerations
Workshop
Details
Benefits
"
Clarify major issues involved in selecting and implementing a mobile
solution
" Create consensus in the decision making process
" Lay foundations for a successful mobile implementation
Audience
Assistant
Director responsible for housing repairs
Housing repairs manager
IT Director or direct report
Other repairs management
Other IT representatives
Union representatives
Maximum
10 participants
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