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Will Dilnot work? – Forget the national debate about the long term, it is up to local councils right now

Will Dilnot work? – Forget the national debate about…

Andrew Dilnot’s report on the future funding of social care is published today. It has already started a frantic scrabble…

by IMPOWER - July 19, 2011
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Profiting from care – will greater externalisation lead to more incidents of abuse?

Profiting from care – will greater externalisation…

Recent reports exposing some appalling practice in privately run care homes, along with the on-going Southern Cross saga, are calling…

by IMPOWER - July 17, 2011
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Public Services in Scotland – Christie Commission

Public Services in Scotland – Christie Commission

The big news for public services in Scotland over the past few weeks has been the publication of the Commission…

by IMPOWER - July 16, 2011
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David Cameron – betting it all on personal budgets?

David Cameron – betting it all on personal budgets?

It sounds like personal budgets are the main plank of David Cameron’s “Big Society white paper” that he is circulating…

by IMPOWER - June 30, 2011
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The lesson from the Birmingham judgement – do the same as Birmingham Council, not the opposite!

The lesson from the Birmingham judgement – do the same as…

I have discussed the Birmingham judgement (on 20th May, overturning Birmingham’s decision to move to supporting critical needs only) with…

by IMPOWER - June 29, 2011
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‘A return to normalcy’ for local government?

‘A return to normalcy’ for local government?

As someone who believes local government can be hugely important force for a better, fairer society, I am passionate about…

by IMPOWER - June 27, 2011
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Why (some) UK Local Government Transformations Fail

Why (some) UK Local Government Transformations Fail

The scholarly amongst you will know I have adapted the title from John Kotter’s seminal article Why Transformation Efforts Fail…

by IMPOWER - May 28, 2011
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Altering our images

Altering our images

Radical visions of organisational change in government are foundering; and whilst the lessons in each case are different, from Inverclyde…

by IMPOWER - May 27, 2011
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A revolution in Scotland…

A revolution in Scotland…

New government in Scotland facing enormous challenges for our public services – but a unique opportunity for new thinking too…

by IMPOWER - May 26, 2011
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IMPOWER now members of MCA!

IMPOWER now members of MCA!

MCA welcomes IMPOWER as it’s latest member. For more information, see this article.

by IMPOWER - May 25, 2011
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Jon Ainger one to watch

Jon Ainger one to watch

LGC50 report published on 11th April on the top 50 most influential people in local government credits Jon Ainger, one…

by IMPOWER - May 12, 2011
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Behaviour change is a whole council problem

Behaviour change is a whole council problem

As councils draw breath from painful 11-12 budget reductions, Chief Executives are starting to turn their attention to the 12-13…

by IMPOWER - April 30, 2011
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Co-terminosity of health and social care – a pipe dream?

Co-terminosity of health and social care – a pipe…

With all the talk about the NHS White Paper and the need for better integrating of health and social care,…

by IMPOWER - April 29, 2011
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Christie Commission report on Public Services in Scotland – do you agree with our views? – read our blog and let us know

Christie Commission report on Public Services in Scotland…

“Cooperating better, intervening earlier, relinquishing control more” – IMPOWER’s response to the Christie Commission in Scotland The Commission for the…

by IMPOWER - April 13, 2011
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IMPOWER pulls off surprise win in North Ayrshire

IMPOWER pulls off surprise win in North Ayrshire

Leading independent management consultancy IMPOWER Consulting has been chosen as North Ayrshire Council’s strategic partner for its transformation programme. This…

by IMPOWER - March 31, 2011
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