Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #148
My weekly posts
LinkedIn Discussion
I have been posting on LinkedIn for several years now, with over 400 intentional posts written for LinkedIn. What do you think?
Should I keep posting?
Read the full post and get involved here!
Courses and events
Last chance! - Outcomes-based commissioning: a ten-step introduction.
You still have just enough time to join our Outcomes-based commissioning: a ten-step introduction, which launches next Wednesday, however, time is running out!
The aim of this online and interactive learning programme is to enable you to grasp the core principles & practices of effective commissioning. By the end of the programme, you will be better placed to help develop public services that make a really positive and lasting difference to local people’s lives.
To secure your last-minute spot, contact Sarah Johnston at sarah.johnston@publicservicetransformation.org or 077010 49836 to book your place(s) as soon as possible.
For more information, visit here.
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
The Politics of Radical Municipalism. Online+ in-person workshops and edited volume contributions. Call for chapters. Deadline 30 September 2024.
Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3Sm8wKy
A New Identity for Commissioning
Join this two-day virtual event to be at the forefront of discussions about how the narrative around commissioning and its future is changing, and how organisations from different parts of the sector can get involved in designing and improving the services, both for those working in the health and care system and for the people and communities who use health services.
You can join here: https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/commissioning-changing-system#programme
Better Way Upcoming Events
Better Way are a network of people across sectors exploring how to improve services, build community and create a fairer society.
Better Way has some great upcoming events for people to get involved in:
- Engaging with Communities — NHS Learning Partner Roundtable, 5th November.
- Co-learning Lab, 19th September.
- Better Way Principles and Behaviours, 1st October, 20th November and 4th of December.For more information and how to join, visit their website here: https://www.betterway.network/forthcoming-events
Things I shared on socials:
The UK needs an independent commission against corruption
The post argues that the UK needs an independent commission against corruption to combat growing concerns over political and corporate misconduct, ensuring greater transparency and accountability in public life.
Unlawful care homes ‘profiteering’ from at-risk children
Unlawful children’s homes are demanding up to £20,000 a week per child and failing to keep vulnerable young people safe, the Family Court has heard.
What Adults Lost When Kids Stopped Playing in the Street
The piece explores the growing trend of “play streets,” where roads are temporarily closed to allow children to play freely, fostering community connection and encouraging outdoor activity for both kids and adults.
Failures of HS2 are all political, say engineers
The article discusses engineers’ views on the failures of the HS2 project, attributing the issues to political decisions rather than technical challenges, and criticising the government’s handling of the project.
