Intro
Welcome to the Institute for Continuous Improvement in Public Services...
ICIPS is a charity that transcends sectors, disciplines, and methodologies, to place continuous improvement (CI) at the heart of public service delivery. The charity works across the UK and worldwide at two levels:
- At Strategic level - bringing together senior leaders of organisations who are at the forefront of CI to explore and solve key challenges; and facilitating the development of peer-to-peer relationships that will ensure the UK public sector benefits from a strong, relevant and vibrant network of organisations supporting the delivery of CI.
- At Tactical level – Supporting CI practitioners in the delivery of CI and upholding standards of practice.
ICiPS in a nutshell
Our story- Founded 2012 by philanthropist Debbie Simpson as the official legacy body for the work of an Efficiency and Reform Group program to embed CI. The mission was to develop a community; share knowledge; undertake research and embed standards of practice. The rest is history.
Our ethos- ICiPS work is driven by a desire to improve public services for the benefit of all, and the belief that CI competencies should be recognised in the same light as other professions.
Our Governance- Run almost entirely by volunteers, ICiPS is governed by a Board of Trustees and informed by the Customer Focus Group.
Our members- From all sectors worldwide, ICiPS has guest, professional, corporate and studying members.
Our partners- The institute works closely with universities and industry specialists.
Our standards of practice- Individuals who meet ICiPS standards become ‘Professionals’. Training courses that meet ICiPS standards become ‘Recognised’.
Our ambition- To be at the forefront of CI thinking; the primary knowledge exchange for CI; and to uphold standards of practice.
If you are interested in finding out more, or would like to be involved, please contact us.