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.
Which Councils Are Best? 2019
Our new report is out: which councils are in the Top 10 this year?
November 13, 2019
Which councils are best?
Our report examines outcome productivity - the value that councils achieve for every pound that they invest
November 13, 2019
Which councils are best at the NCAS Conference?
I am looking forward to the annual pilgrimage to the National Children and Adult Services Conference taking place from 20-22…
November 13, 2019
Setting Inclusive Ambition: why, who and how?
In my current project with a local authority, I have the privilege of working with professionals across Children’s Services, applying…
November 4, 2019
5 Fast-Forwards, 3 months on: how is it being used?
Since the July launch of our report ‘5 Fast-Forwards for Social Care’ which reframed the problem for delivering a sustainable…
November 4, 2019
What we learned about transitions from our Shared Learning Event
A few weeks back, IMPOWER brought together representatives from 13 different local authorities for a Shared Learning Event on transitions…
October 29, 2019
Working at the Health and Social Care Interface
Finding sustainable solutions means crossing the boundaries between organisations, people and processes, and managing the interfaces between them.
October 28, 2019
Guest blogpost: Embracing EDGEWORK through the Adults Positive Challenge
My journey within the Technology Enabled Care (TEC) service has incorporated various elements of EDGEWORK into our practice, with tangible results.
October 24, 2019
Reflections on the Education Committee’s SEND report: challenges faced by local areas can be overcome
Our work with local areas is closely aligned with the report's recommendations; huge strides are being made on 3 of them
October 24, 2019
The EDGEWORK Manifesto: How to deliver sustainable change in complex public services
We hope that our new book starts a conversation about why smart, dedicated and experienced public sector leaders find it difficult to make measurable and sustainable improvements
October 21, 2019
The impossible commitment in the Queen’s Speech
Ensuring dignity in old age is a challenge to be taken on - but we all need to get involved, not just central government.
October 18, 2019
Launching tomorrow…The EDGEWORK Manifesto
Our new book makes the case for a new approach to public sector leadership and consultancy, and explores the difference between ‘complicated’ and ‘complex’ issues
October 16, 2019
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
Shining a light Volume 3: Are we valuing care?
Children's services essay collection
November 6, 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
