Service Improvement, Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Understand the provision for the adult care services market

• 1.1 Importance of entrepreneurial theory and skills in adult care services
• 1.2 Importance of entrepreneurial theory in adult care
• 1.3 Factors and drivers likely to have an impact on the service provision
• 1.4 Wider markets and potential future demands
• 1.5 Express vision in a way to engage and inspire others

Understand the principles of effective change management

• 2.1 Importance of embracing and inspiring change within adult care services
• 2.2 Role of leadership in change management
• 2.3 Theories, models and tools of change management
• 2.4 Innovation and business development

Understand how to develop a vision for the future of the service

• 3.1 Define personal role in relation to developing a vision for services
• 3.2 Recognise areas within own service that require improvement in order to provide person-centred care
• 3.3 Review drivers relating to areas of service that require improvement
• 3.4 Evaluate research findings to formulate options for the future direction of services

Work with others to support an entrepreneurial culture

• 4.1 Recognise aspects of the organisation that need to be improved in order to be effective in providing a person-centred service
• 4.2 Identify opportunities for growth and development
• 4.3 Maintain a culture that supports innovation, change and growth