Before you commit to insourcing — a structured reality check for directors and senior managers
Pre-Decision Tool
Is your organisation ready to set up a Direct Labour Organisation?
Setting up a DLO is a major strategic and operational commitment. Many organisations underestimate the scale, complexity and upfront investment before they begin — and some discover too late that the financial or operational case does not stack up for their circumstances.
This assessment works through the key areas you need to have considered before committing. It will not tell you whether to proceed — that is your decision — but it will surface the considerations you must resolve, flag where your current position carries risk, and give you a structured summary you can take to your board or steering group.
32questions
8themes
~15 minto complete
Freedownloadable summary
Who is this for? Directors, senior managers and boards considering whether to bring maintenance services in-house. Most useful when the idea is being explored but no formal commitment has been made. Also works as a challenge tool once a provisional decision has been taken.