Technology, sometimes you are frustrating, or down right baffling. On this occasion I am so utterly grateful for you. Virtual meetings are keeping us connected & allow us to maintain momentum in our reviews. Is this what’s happening with you, too? ... See more

The danger of selecting a long scoping period for your review? (1) Practice has already changed by the time learning is identified. (2) doesn’t work as well in virtual practitioner events. Inbox me to discuss SILP Focussed for your next review info@reviewconsulting.co.uk. ... See more

Yes, information sharing is a repetitive theme in reviews. Continue to flag it. But define it clearly or it will lose impact, Right information, right time, right professional? Without this there’s no implementable leaning. SILP reviews work well during social distancing. Inbox me for more info@reviewconsulting.co.uk ... See more

In reviews the focus is more often on shortcomings in practice. We may forget how much we can learn from what went well.

We can write about this in poor outcome cases too. Be transparent. Prepare families for this & what it means for future practice. Don’t lose this valuable learning. Register here for our SILP 10th birthday conference 18.06.20 to learn more about prioritising strengths in all reviews http://bit.ly/SILPConf. Click here for our covid-19 statement http://bit.ly/SILPVirus ... See more

Technology means this post can reach you. A miracle. But the national panel’s 2nd report states ‘complexity of practice requires sophisticated conversation’. Did we stop speaking to each other?. Click here to register for SILP 10th Birthday Conference http://bit.ly/SILPConf & learn more from Steph Brivio. Read our covid-19 statement here http://bit.ly/SILPVirus ... See more

Grouping findings of reviews into themes. Helpful to capture patterns, gain an overview. But themes may be extracted as headlines for dissemination. Not all will read the full report. Define it specifically. ‘Poor decision making’. Not enough. Click here to register for SILP School 2020 http://bit.ly/silpschool ... See more

Front line workers managing a very different landscape. All staff being called to work differently. Gratitude isn’t enough. What can we do to support you as your role changes during these times? We will help you to engage in reviews however you need to. ... See more

Think about it. Time spent doesn’t always equate to increased impact. The 12 minute HIIT workout. The quick drying nail varnish. The world of reviews during social distancing is different, but no less robust. Inbox me for ideas I’m here for all in these times info@reviewconsulting.co.uk ... See more

Does your recommendation hit more than one level of influence? Who is it that can make the necessary change? Think this one through. Directing your recommendation at every level of influence increases its impact. Register here for SILP 10th Birthday Conference 18.06.20 & learn more from Marian Brandon http://bit.ly/reviewconference ... See more

Early findings of the 2019 National Recommendations Survey suggest recommendation overload is leading to loss of impact. Try this test : can you count them on one hand? No? Too many. Register here for SILP 10th Birthday Conference 18.06.20 & learn more from Marian Brandon http://bit.ly/reviewconference ... See more