Transformation capabilities: Service Design (LGA)

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Last updated: 04 Mar 2024
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An approach to designing services that improves the experience of the people using them. 


What is service design?

Service design is an approach to designing services that improves the experience of the people using them.

It involves an understanding of end-to-end service delivery and looks at services from the eyes of the users of the service, and, where appropriate, those delivering it, with the aim of meeting user needs within the council’s strategic aims and considering known constraints.

Category: Change approach » Customer focus Change approach » Service focus Characteristics » Role of the authority Critical success factors » Getting the best from staff Critical success factors » Leadership and management Critical success factors » Approach to change