Taskforce Toolkit
The Taskforce Toolkit is a practical guide to help APS taskforces through every stage of the taskforce lifecycle, whether you’re setting up, mid-operation, or winding down your taskforce.
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Top tips for effective taskforces
Click on the tiles below for best practice guidance on different elements of taskforce work, or download the ‘Taskforce on a Page’ to see our top tips for effective taskforces.
Understand the problem your taskforce has been set up to address and identify key deliverables and timeframes.
Keep the taskforce on track through clear and effective governance arrangements.
Establish the right fit and mix of taskforce staff - one of the most important factors supporting taskforce success.
Plan and manage taskforce work, allocate sufficient time and resources to meet deliverables and milestones, and identify and mitigate risks.
Actively engage with stakeholders to inform your work, gather new ideas and ensure you provide evidence-based advice.
Ensure all corporate and administrative processes and supports are in place as soon as possible to enable your team to commence its core work.
Ensure the taskforce achieves its intended outcome by planning for implementation and handover early on in the taskforce lifecycle.
Learn how to resolve – and avoid – the common problems experienced by taskforces.
Use the glossary to find the definition of key taskforce terms used in this toolkit.
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