Are we ready to navigate the biggest shake-up in English local government in 30 years?
Are we ready to navigate the biggest shake-up in English local government in 30 years? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_sensemaking-localgovernment-leadership-activity-7300072869139533824-7vbQ What do you think needs to be on our map of the territory for the future of local government?
Are we ready to navigate the biggest shake-up in English local government in 30 years?
Change is messy and challenging, yet it holds the promise — if we take it — of unlocking new ways of working and truly putting people at the heart of decision-making.
During Covid, a group of us met to make sense of things — we made a Big Messy List Of All The Issues, did some scenario planning, developed a vision for a better world in the days after…
…well, we’re now in the Days After, and we are going to meet again. Join our #sensemaking group if you’re interested (details in comments).
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The biggest shake-up in #localgovernment in a generation could be the catalyst for a true transformation in how we deliver public services
The road ahead isn’t about a neat blueprint — if it’s going to be good, it’s about adaptive, outcomes-focused engagement that allows us to create better outcomes even when pressures remain high.
How can we balance the efficiency focus of swift reorganisation with the need to sustain authentic local democracy?
Real transformation begins with building relationships, breaking down silos and rethinking traditional structures — can we do that?
In an age where #leadership and #innovation are driving forces — and #community and #citizens are most important of all — we must harness these shifts to create services that truly work for people.
There’s more — too much to fit into a LinkedIn post — take a look at our first draft ‘map’ of the complex territory. Join us to make sense of it.
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The challenges are significant, but so are the opportunities for reimagining local government. Instead of accepting the status quo, we have the chance to reframe the narrative of public service delivery and foster resilient, community-led solutions.
What do you think needs to be on our map of the territory for the future of local government?
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Join our sensemaking community for the days after — a space for public service leaders to share urgent learning on devolution and local government reorganisation.
We meet twice a month to make sense of today’s complexities or follow along by email.
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Sharing learning and support across public services from the Public Service Transformation Academy — www.publicservicetransformation.org, sponsored by RedQuadrant — www.redquadrant.com
