This document provides an overview and instructions for the final session of the URBACT Lab 1. It includes: 1. Feedback from working groups on their Local Action Plans. 2. Checking the coherence of the Local Action Plans using assessment tools. 3. An introduction to monitoring the plans by observing performance, supporting decision making, and taking corrective actions. 4. An introduction to self-assessment tools for evaluating the Urban Local Support Groups and Local Action Plans. 5. An explanation of pitching the Local Action Plans to a panel and participating in a "Dragons Den" style evaluation of the plans.

1. URBACT LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
Final Check

2. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
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1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

3. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
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1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

4. WHERE ARE WE IN PLANNING CYCLE MODEL?
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Problems
Stakeholders
Evidence
Results
Ideas
Actions
Resources
Check
Consultation
Launch
Problems
Stakeholders
Evidence
Results
Ideas
Actions
Resources
Check
Consultation
Launch

5. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
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1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

6. COHERENCE OF LAP
• WHY check?
• WHEN check?
• HOW to check…
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7. COHERENCE OF LAP
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1.
2.
Actions
Problems – Needs - Opportunities
3.Results
Check:
Result corresponds
to problem?
Check:
Action supports
achievement of result?
Check:
Result contributes
to solve problem/
address stakeholder needs?

8. 360 DEGREE COHERENCE OF LAP
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Check Results Actions
Sustainable
and integrated
social are there …? are there …?
environmental are there …? are there …?
economic are there …? are there …?
cross-sectoral
cross-thematic
are there …? are there …?

9. COHERENCE OF LAP
1. Example where coherence was improved after checking
Intended results: Expansion of space capacity for mayor functions
• Housing by 10.000 m²
• Hotels by 5.000 m²
• Social infrastructure by 3.000 m²
Conflict: Through checking it was realized that only 15.000 m² are
available.
Solution: Definition of a process to coordinate which function at
which location is to be realized best and monitoring that the
intended results per function are not exceeded.
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10. COHERENCE OF LAP
Exercise: 30 minutes
In ULSG groups (staying in this lab room) check your
Action Table and portfolio using the 2 tools.
Deliverable: adjust plan if necessary
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11. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
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1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

12. PROJECT MONITORING
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13. GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF MONITORING
1. Observing and analysing
2. Reviewing the performance- output achievement
3. Providing information to the general public and giving
advisory services
4. Supporting evidence based decision making and taking
corrective actions
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14. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
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1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

15. THE URBACT SELF ASSESSMENT TOOLS: ULSG
Main Headings:
• Frequency of meetings
• Organisation of ULSG
• Diversity of members
• Participation of residents, users, business…
• Empowerment of users, citizens
• Other voices
• Involvement of managing Authorities
• Leadership
• Animation and structure of meetings
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16. THE URBACT SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL: ULSG
ULSG Example of questions for self assessment:
Frequency of meetings
score 1: LSG has few meetings (e.g. One per year)
score 3: Regular meetings, no info on participation
score 5: Regular and frequent meetings with high level of participation, links to meeting notes
Diversity of members
score 1: ULSG dominated by public officials from municipality
score 3: ULSG mostly public officials but other agencies involved
score 5: Involvement of all three sectors, (public, private, civil society)
Animation and structure of meetings
score 1: All meetings are organised in traditional 'committee' formats
score 3: some efforts to introduce new formats
score 5: Innovative techniques have been deployed for meeting animation and shared decision making
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17. THE URBACT SELF ASSESSMENT TOOL: LAP
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0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
Process and governance
Content of action plan
Integrated approachFinance and project planning
EU and URBACT added value

18. LAB 4 – FINAL CHECK
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1. Feedback from the ULSG @ work 3
2. Checking coherence of the LAP
3. Thinking ahead about monitoring
4. Introducing the URBACT self-assessment tool
5. Explaining the “Dragons den”

19. PITCHING THE LOCAL ACTION PLANS IN LAB 5
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20. THE PRESENTATION
• Each ULSG @work group selects 1-2 people to present the
LAP in 5 minutes
• The presenters can use 3 pp slides, flipchart, other media
• The presentation focuses on the action table developed in
Lab 3, and makes use of/reference to all portfolio materials
• The presentation will be delivered to a panel of 4
representatives (1 from each of the other ULSG @work
groups) and the Deputy Mayor in front of all Lab members
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21. THE LAP PORTFOLIO
• Lab 1 Problem Tree
Validated Stakeholder List
• Lab 2 Expected Results
Evidence Enhancement Table
• Lab 3 Action table
• Lab 4 Presentation
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22. CRITERIA FOR SUCCESS
(SCORE EACH CRITERION FROM 1 TO 5)
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Criteria Score
1. Coherence between problem, actions and results
2. Addressing the deputy mayor’s challenge
3. Feasibility
4. Integrated approach
5. Quality of presentation
Total

23. THE PANEL
• Each ULSG @work group selects one panel member
(different to the LAP presenters)
• Each panel member is given a role (managing
authorities, private enterprises/funders, local
residents...)
• They listen to the presentation (5 min)
• They ask questions (5 min) from the perspective of their
particular role
• Questions can be asked from the floor (whole Lab
group)
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24. ULSG@WORK 4
• Time – now!
• Objective: Prepare pitch
• Tasks: to prepare to pitch
• Tool: Portfolio+ 3 slides (written) + ????
• Deliverables:
• Dragons Den pitch
• 1 slide ‘Unique Selling Proposition’ at lunchtime
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