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Communities, housing and planning Highlights Opinion

Embracing the digital age: A mission-driven framework for local government transformation

Alex Coley August 14, 2024 0 Comment on Embracing the digital age: A mission-driven framework for local government transformation
The Local Government Association recently published a framework intended to help councils embark on digitisation programmes. Alex Coley explains why the initiative is a ‘call to action’ for the sector. […]...
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Government and politics Highlights Opinion

Strategic sense or mission-based mayhem? A veteran’s view on Labour’s plans for a ‘mission-driven government’

Owen Pritchard July 30, 2024 0 Comment on Strategic sense or mission-based mayhem? A veteran’s view on Labour’s plans for a ‘mission-driven government’
Labour has promised a mission-based approach to government. Owen Pritchard, a military – and political – veteran, explains why the new administration needs to back up the rhetoric with the […]...
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Education and skills Highlights Opinion

Do you have the right skills? Are you underestimating the work required? NAO’s guide to the digital questions senior leaders should ask

Yvonne Gallagher March 20, 2024 0 Comment on Do you have the right skills? Are you underestimating the work required? NAO’s guide to the digital questions senior leaders should ask
In this piece for PublicTechnology, Yvonne Gallagher, director of the National Audit Office’s Digital Insights team, discusses the NAO’s new advice for senior leaders wishing to oversee successful tech transformation […]...
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Business and industry Highlights Opinion

‘A complete lack of control’ – how Horizon highlights the public sector’s over-reliance on outsourcers

Romy Hughes January 31, 2024 0 Comment on ‘A complete lack of control’ – how Horizon highlights the public sector’s over-reliance on outsourcers
Recent focus on the Post Office scandal has shone light on equally long-standing problems inherent in the role of suppliers in supporting public services, according to Romy Hughes of Brightman […]...
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