152 The public sector 7S framework can help councils and their partners build on LSP's strengths and identify and deal with weaknesses.
153 The three governance layers (strategic, executive, and operational) provide a framework for testing and developing arrangements for accountability, decision-making, and reporting.
154 Councils and their partners must ensure the objectives of the SCS, and the LAA align with each other and reflect local priorities.
155 Delivery chain workshops can improve the delivery planning of LAA and SCS targets. LSPs can run their own workshops using the tool at www.improvementnetwork.gov.uk/lsp.
156 Social network analysis can help partnerships identify the strengths and weaknesses of their existing networks (www.improvementnetwork.gov.uk/lsp).
157 Partnership members can use the twelve case studies published alongside this report as benchmarks. These case studies are atwww.audit-commission.gov.uk/lsp and link to the self-assessment tool at www.improvementnetwork.gov.uk/lsp
158 Councils and their partners must improve performance and resource information and intelligence. This is essential for effective performance challenge. It is also essential if LSPs are to influence mainstream resources across the local area.
159 Successful LSPs need committed partners at all layers. Councils and their partners should ensure that staff training and development stresses collaborative working.
160 Councillors' involvement in, and scrutiny of, LSPs is fundamental to the democratic health of local governance. Overview and scrutiny includes policy development as well as testing performance.