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A policy-capable and operationally efficient public service is any government’s best asset! Without political will and support from the top, this is never going to happen. 😞 #timetofixthefederalpublicservice

Reflections on 50 years of local government as we know it, the perpetuity of structural reform, and a look ahead at what could be next.... #blog #localgov #reflection #reform #whatnext #publicsector https://lnkd.in/dAXUsG3H

This article captivated me, particularly because it resonates with a question I previously posted: "How do people perceive polarizing elected officials or those who serve with a single objective in mind? Is there a growing disconnect between municipal governments and the silent majority? in simple terms is the gap between local governments and the silent majority growing?" CBC journalist Justin McElroy skillfully showcased the clash between residents and council at recent council meeting in Sayward, B.C. Mr. McElroy further discusses the transformation of trivial matters into politicized debates, against the need to ensure progressing municipal operations. This community in five years has replaced the Chief Administrative Officer 5 times, but on the other hand Mr. McElroy observed, "It often has less to do with policy and more with personalities, a trend that is increasingly evident in these discussions." So, is this occurring more frequently than we're prepared to acknowledge? Do you think that politics driven by personalities is turning into a more pressing concern in local government?

Should a new government bring back strategic planning? Only if it imbues it with genuine foresight and imagination, says Joshua Singh. Read some of my thoughts and others featured in The Planner RTPI - on a topic which is coming back into full sight and minds... https://lnkd.in/dV8EPPfi #StrategicPlanning #ThingsCanOnlyGetBetter #4thJuly #GeneralElection #LegacyPlanning #RTPIFuturists

Big day for Demos, as the Future Public Services Taskforce publishes its vision for reform. Whoever wins the next election needs a new vision for public services. We think Liberated Public Services could be it. We are now applying this vision to four policy areas, before publishing our Roadmap later this year, which will set out clear steps policy makers can take after the next election. Thanks so much to our funders Better Society Capital Bridges Outcomes Partnerships CIPFA PA Consulting, Advisory Board members Patricia Hewitt Jonathan Slater Chris Naylor Lord Victor Adebowale CBE, & Policy Advisors Patrick Diamond Catherine Needham Noel Hatch Simon Parker Caroline Slocock Alex Fox OBE. https://lnkd.in/e5JT4y-t

Up until now, public sector reform and improvement has been attempted countless times, but they have been unable to deflect the trajectory that has created increased costs and rising demands. There are a plethora of reports and thoughts from different people recently, on the nature of public sector reform. However, many of them only partiality understand the public sector as a whole system it its own right. Central government imposition and leadership, pay disputes, targets, principles that guide decision-making and the design of services, etc. According to the systemic analysis that has occurred in working within the NHS and social care, the learning is clear. The most impactful barrier of all is the systemic embracing of new public management (NPM). And this report covers all those elements - at last! And as NPM is key to this, this report is able to reference alternative fundamentals that need to replace it. - The liberated method is another example of what occurs when NPM is replaced. - 'Locality by default' demonstrates that local decision-making is the only way complexity can be understood and dealt with. Personally I would have included that fact that 'digital by default' is a NPM child, and its popularity is simply another avenue that issuing tried. I would have also included the fact that John Seddon has been working with alternatives to NPM for over two decades, he invented the liberated method, and had put much effort into highlighting much of the findings in this report in his work and writing. Now, please, can decision-makers take the effort to understand the nature of this report and the underlying paradigm that it represents. Please have the same courage that Margaret Thatcher has when she created NPM, and replace it. Please pay attention to those of us that know how to change this... And the biggest thanks to Ben Glover

Our newest blog is up and ready to read! Have you every been curious about how municipal governments work? Here's your chance to learn about it. #daisygrowswins https://lnkd.in/gTxD2uJD

Lost in the noise of the General Election was last month's publication of DLUHC's updated statutory guidance on Best Value and local authority interventions. This follows a consultation that took place during the summer of 2023. Essential reading for all local authority lawyers and an opportunity to refresh and reinforce key governance principles within your organisations. #localgovernment #governance https://lnkd.in/gjaaFaYm

What role can stories play in supporting people-centred policymaking and place-based reform? 🤔 Catch Thea Snow in #ThePolicymaker where she dives into: 🏛️ How stories are being used in governments 🚫 The barriers to stories 🗣️ How to elevate stories https://hubs.ly/Q02np5wc0