Which Councils Are Best? 2019
Our new report is out: who is achieving better outcomes for people whilst also spending less money?
INSIGHT
Applying EDGEWORK: case studies, reports and publications, IMPOWER INDEX and IMPOWER's blog.
IMPOWER INDEX
The IMPOWER INDEX is a benchmarking tool with a difference - it grades councils on productivity (outcome value per £). Using publicly available data sets and looking at performance through six different lenses, it allows councils to compare performance against other authorities, and drill down into their own data.
At IMPOWER insight leads our approach. Our team regularly publish articles and reports that explore the challenge of delivering better public services.
Why future system resilience must be built into recovery plans
Read Jon Ainger's article via The MJ
May 19, 2020
6 reasons why this financial challenge requires a different mindset
Local authorities face the triple challenge of remaining resilient, ensuring they are financially sustainable and protecting outcomes.
May 6, 2020
MCA briefing: impact of Covid-19 on public services
I share an expanded overview of my thoughts on the impact on the health and local government sectors.
May 6, 2020
Advancing learning through collaboration – reflections from the Human Learning Systems webinar
My colleague Jon Ainger and I recently presented at an online event facilitated by Northumbria University Business School, on taking…
May 5, 2020
Councils must help businesses to be bold
To aid local economic recovery, businesses must be given freedom to diversify.
May 5, 2020
The standout response to Covid-19 has come from local systems
If Covid-19 has highlighted one thing to me in particular, it is the highly effective local system response that has…
May 4, 2020
Get ready for increased demand for housing services after Covid-19
Since the government asked councils to house all rough sleepers a month ago, the latest figures show that 90% have…
April 29, 2020
3 tips for applying behavioural science to public services messages
Behavioural science is key to shaping communications - particularly during a crisis.
April 28, 2020
Tactics to support the health workforce
Four tactical actions for supporting your workforce through the challenges ahead.
April 20, 2020
The week the crisis changed for local government
A tipping point was reached this week across the wide range of councils we are working with, and the way the crisis is perceived has changed significantly.
April 17, 2020
COVID-19 guidance: summary of online resources
A summary of online COVID-19 guidance relevant to public services
April 16, 2020
8 internal comms tips during Covid-19
As Covid-19 has forced thousands of people to work remotely, making choices about the best ways to communicate has become increasingly important.
April 16, 2020
Valuing Independence
Boosting independence for 100,000 people by eradicating unnecessary demand in social care.
Valuing Children
Improving the lives of 100,000 children by maximising value and eradicating unnecessary demand in children’s services
Health and Care Interface
By taking a person-centred view, promoting independence and working upstream to provide health and care services, it is possible to deliver better outcomes for less.
Other Topics
Our interests go beyond our key solutions: explore other topics we’ve written about.
Which councils are best?
Our report examines outcome productivity - the value that councils achieve for every pound that they invest
November 13, 2019
5 Fast-Forwards for Social Care
The fundamental shifts leaders in adult social care need to make to transform the system
July 24, 2019
Valuing Care Impact Update
Since February 2018, five councils have used Valuing Care to improve outcomes. This report shares some of the learning.
May 7, 2019
EDGEWORK Series: Primed Performance Management
Develop staff skills, confidence and behaviours to exploit fully the power of performance data
April 11, 2019
Which councils are best?
Why introducing a productivity approach in local government would benefit both councils and citizens
November 22, 2018
EDGEWORK Series: Trajectory Management in Adult Social Care
Delivering and evidencing better outcomes and financial savings
August 9, 2018
The two billion pound question
Is there an opportunity to move from meeting to managing demand? Reframing demand at the health and care interface.
March 15, 2018
Shining a Light (Volume 2)
We are delighted to launch the second volume of our ‘Shining a Light’ essay collection, highlighting some of the key challenges facing children’s services.
October 12, 2017
