Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #145

Benjamin P. Taylor

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Aug 30, 2024

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Systems Approaches in Organisations

Join me next Friday as I’m hosting a panel discussion at the Systems Innovation conference in London and we’re going to be getting real about the challenges, pitfalls, and opportunities.

Explore how systems thinking and complexity are crucial for driving meaningful innovation in today’s fast-paced world. Traditional methods might be falling short, but by embracing a more holistic approach, we can create innovation that’s both sustainable and impactful. If you’re a leader, innovator, or just curious, this perspective might change the way you tackle challenges.

Read the full post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_complexity-systemsthinking-innovation-activity-7234084748938153984-oUkI?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Courses and events

National Commissioning Academy

Join us on the National Commissioning Academy this autumn, hosted by Royal Borough of Greenwich https://www.publicservicetransformation.org/2024/02/new-academy-announced-a-new-national-commissioning-academy-based-in-london-launching-this-summer/

Contract management development

The programme is an opportunity for those involved in contract management to refresh their skills, build on their existing knowledge and expertise and refamiliarise themselves with key documents and guidance.

The aim is to deepen learning and understanding around contract management and to support and challenge participants to work in new ways to deliver outcomes.

Join us this Autumn for a virtual-only development programme!

Find out more here: https://bit.ly/ContractManagement2024

Outcomes-based commissioning: a ten-step introduction

Join us this Autumn for a virtual introduction to commissioning! Spread over 4 mornings (normally Weds) this programme gives participants the chance to network and learn from each other whilst exploring how to improve overall effectiveness, efficiency and agility in commissioning.

It is an intense, introductory programme to outcomes-based commissioning designed to give you an overview and develop the way you work.

Find more information here: https://bit.ly/10stepIntroduction8

The Politics of Radical Municipalism. Online+ in-person workshops and edited volume contributions. Call for chapters. Deadline 30 September 2024.

https://bit.ly/3Sm8wKy

Collaborate Series Launch

Once again, organisations have come together to ensure that Landlords are taking the right approach in putting the tenant’s voice at the heart of social housing’s biggest challenges.

Join us on 5th September 2024 via Zoom between 11.00am and 12.30pm!

https://www.tpas.org.uk/tpas-events/show/1010

Systems Innovation Conference

Join us in London on September 6th and 7th for the Systems Innovation Conference 2024!

The conference will include keynote speakings, panel discussions, workshops, and presentations from people working on systems change in a diversity of areas.

To book your slot, please visit: https://www.systemsinnovation.network/plans/366107

Things I shared on socials:

UK rail minister got engineer sacked for raising safety concerns

The piece reports on the firing of UK rail minister Peter Hendy after engineer Gareth Dennis raised safety concerns about trains at London Euston Station, highlighting issues within the UK’s rail infrastructure.

Every fire brigade in England plagued by bullying and harassment

A report reveals widespread bullying and harassment across every fire brigade in England, exposing a pervasive culture of mistreatment and raising concerns about the safety and well-being of firefighters.

We have too many MPs and they represent us poorly

The post argues that the UK has too many MPs who represent increasingly fragmented and narrow interests, suggesting that this dilutes effective governance and undermines broad public representation.