Local government authorities find themselves under increasing pressure to make budget cuts, especially in light of the measures laid out in the government's Operational Efficiency Programme. Outsourcing IT services is one possible solution for local government bodies, alongside Shared Services, but can departments learn to share and share alike?
Chris Mills, partner in PIPC’s Portfolio Management Practice, discusses how government can strike the right balance between cutting deeply and protecting critical investments...
"Research has repeatedly shown that over 50% of potential value from project investments is wasted year after year, through a combination of poor selection and sub-optimal execution.Clearly we can no longer afford such waste but getting the balance right between cutting deeply and protecting critical investments will be a major challenge for whichever government is in power after the election."
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A panel discussion on the importance of social media in determining the outcome of the forthcoming general election, recorded at the Frontline Club in London.