Baseline: where are we now in relation to our objective?
We need to understand where we are now in relation to our objective/s. There are many places where information to help you establish a baseline can be found. Council Plans and other strategic documents are the most likely place, as Council is most likely to have undertaken research that informs its strategic direction. Some of these […]
Planning Terms used in our Frameworks
These definitions are provided to help you to use our frameworks and to encourage consistency across the sector. We have observed that in strategic planning are often diverse terms used for similar activities with some terms being used interchangeably within a system while in other contexts the meaning may be opposite. For example, what our […]
Economic
Measurable outcomes of cultural engagement in the economic domain This schema focusses on the economic outcomes of cultural engagement for individuals. Dynamic and resilient local economies are required to sustain flourishing and fulfilled communities, providing a range of opportunities for our diverse community members to participate in and benefit from the economy. The cultural and […]
Social
Measurable outcomes of cultural engagement in the social domain This page offers a schema of measurable outcomes of cultural engagement in the social domain. It should be read in conjunction with the pages on measurable outcomes in the cultural, economic, governance and environmental domains. The social domain is where we measure the difference to the health, wellbeing, […]
Cultural
Measurable outcomes of engagement in the cultural domain This page offers a schema of measurable outcomes of cultural engagement in the cultural domain. The page should be read in conjunction with the pages on measurable outcomes in the social, economic, governance and environmental domains. Outcomes of cultural engagement in the cultural domain posited here are informed by United […]
Evaluate Outcomes
This resource is being developed to support arts and cultural organisations evaluate outcomes of their cultural development activity. Information provided here is regularly updated as the outcomes and methods to measure them are trialled in different communities and for different events. The starting point: what do you want to know? Before you evaluate, you need […]
CDN’s Outcomes Schema
The Measurable Outcomes have been developed to facilitate measurement of outcomes of cultural engagement, including arts participation. The Measurable Outcomes enable the contributions of cultural engagement to be assessed using a systemised approach. This enables organisations to understand how effective they are being in achieving their objectives, thus contributing to evidence-based practice, which is increasingly […]
About Measurable Outcomes
This schema of measurable outcomes of cultural engagement is based on the premise that cultural products and activities do not hold intrinsic value in and of themselves. Value is generated or experienced as humans engage with the artwork or experience, with different individuals perceiving or receiving this value in different ways. Therefore, the outcomes are […]
Schema of inputs and output of cultural development activity
About the Data Schema This data schema was developed by local government across Australia to report headline items of local government’s contribution to the cultural life of Australians. In 2014, the National Local Government Cultural Forum (Cultural Forum) identified that limited data existed about the contribution local governments (LG) makes to the cultural life of […]
Create a cultural development plan
Our planning framework assists you to create a Cultural Development Plan. A cultural development plan developed using our framework plans for rich, vibrant cultures in your communities of interest, using an evidence based, outcome focused approach. A Planning Framework Based on 6 principles Our Planning Framework recommends a planning process that is consistent and therefore […]
Wonderland Shire: context
Wonderland Shire Council Plan – About Wonderland Shire Context: The Shire has a unique combination of natural qualities and environments; has significant manufacturing, retail, agricultural & service sectors; is of cultural and historical significance; geographically, is strategically placed in terms of economic and tourism potential, and quality of life. Challenges Australian Bureau of Statistics data […]
SMART objectives
SMART planning principles Objectives need to conform to SMART planning principles. They need to be Specific Well defined Clear to anyone who has a basic knowledge of the project Measurable We must be able to know how far away completion is and when it has been achieved Achievable Have the potential to be achieved under […]
Policy domains for local government planning
This page articulates the five public policy domains for local government planning and activity on which this Framework is based, the theory that underpins them and the reasons for using them. This Framework recognises five public policy domains of local governments’ work: Cultural, Social, Economic, Governance and Environmental. All council goals and related activity can […]
About this Framework
Framework for Cultural Development Planning This resource offers a planning framework that will enable a consistent approach and terminology for arts and cultural professionals across all types of organisations. It is intended to contribute to more effective practice in cultural planning, and in so doing, to assist artists, producers and managers to achieve better outcomes […]
Evaluate your Cultural Development Plan
This page provides a tool for assessing new or existing Cultural Development Plans. As each activity nominated in the Cultural Development Plan has an evaluation process associated with it, so should the overall Cultural Development Plan. Assessing the success of the Cultural Development Plan and improving its next iteration is essential to building the capability, […]
Governance
Measurable outcomes of cultural engagement in the governance domain This page offers a schema of measurable outcomes of cultural engagement in the governance (or civic) domain. It should be read in conjunction with the pages on measurable outcomes in the cultural, social, economic and environmental domains. These outcomes are currently in draft form and are […]
Environmental
Measurable outcomes of cultural engagement in the environmental domain This page offers a schema of measurable outcomes of cultural engagement in the environmental domain, articulating the relationship between cultural activity and people’s relationship with the built and natural environment. It should be read in conjunction with the pages on measurable outcomes in the cultural, economic, civic and social […]
Outcomes – Council Example
This page provides an example of how objectives can be set to respond to goals from Wonderland Shire’s Council Plan. The Cultural Development Planner has selected two goals from the Council Plan to address. Goal 1: The Council Plan offers this aspiration, which can be considered a goal: A resilient, connected community. Re-frame the goal […]
Goals – Council Example
This page explains how the Wonderland Shire Cultural Development Department identified goals in the Council Plan and policy domains in which those goals sat, and then selected which of the goals the Cultural Development Plan would address. 2a. Identify goals Wonderland Shire Cultural Development staff identified that the Shire’s Council Plan 2015-2018 had three major goals: Economy and Growth: Sustainable economic activity, which […]
Values – Council Example
Determining values in the Council Plan The Wonderland Shire Council Plan includes statements from which values can be determined, and aligned with policy domains. The following excerpts offer examples: 1. The Plan states that The economic development of the Shire is a means to increase the quality of life of residents Council works with businesses and training institutions to […]
6: Evaluation
This page provides information about evaluation that is suitable for local government cultural development professionals. Resources are provided to assist with evaluation of cultural development plans overall as well as activities within them. This Framework includes evaluation as one of the six principles in this Framework because of the importance of considering outcomes at all […]
3: Outcomes
This page discusses Principle 3: Outcome-focussed, and directs planners to develop Objectives to assist achievement of Outcomes. Good local government planning is focussed on outcomes, that is, the difference the work will make to those we are responsible to serve, rather than the activity undertaken to get there. As social researchers West and Cox comment, ‘the tool used to deliver […]
5: Theory of Change
This page introduces the concept of theory of change and how this can used to strengthen planning. Good planning is underpinned by a theory of change, to assist and explain choices of activities, informed by evidence. A theory of change can be summarized as a three-step logical argument for making decisions about activities to undertake. 1. Looking for . . […]
4: Evidence
This page discusses why evidence is important to inform cultural development planning, and how evidence can be obtained and used. Evidence-based decision making and practice is increasingly important in all areas of public policy and service delivery. Cultural development should be no different. The body of literature this field can draw from is modest, but growing, and there is […]
Step by Step Guide
This Framework is based on a set of six principles offered by CDN as being fundamental to effective planning. These principles are informed by leading practices in contemporary public policy. They have been schematised here particularly for the context of cultural organisations. Step 1 Values …responds to the collective values of the community that underpin […]
2: Goals
Good planning is directed towards goals, the desired long-term futures determined by the organisation and articulated in the key founding document or related legislation. A goal is defined here as: the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; in this case, an intention for the desired future of participants in our activities. Goals could be determined […]
1. Values
Values are defined as what the community of interest that is served by the organisation collectively care about their desired future. These are not necessarily operational values such as efficiency and responsibility. These form the basis of how the organisation works, but not what it works for. There is also a stark difference between goals […]