Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #160
My weekly posts
Oh no! It’s all becoming intertwingled! Struggles (?) of preparation
I do an absolutely absurd amount of preparation for speeches, workshops, and training. A ridiculous amount. At certain points I’m swimming around in slides, ideas, everything is just tooo deeply intertwingled to separate. A lot of formatting (which idiot allowed slides to have different formats and fonts). And eventually it emerges… and changes completely once the group engages -)
And it got a surprisingly strong response.
Join the conversation at https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_i-do-an-absolutely-absurd-amount-of-preparation-activity-7271794959001833472-PCkG
Courses and events
Contract Management Development Programme, Cohort Four is launching in January 2025
The programme is an opportunity for those involved in contract management to refresh their skills, build on their existing knowledge and expertise and refamiliarize 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.
Find out more here: https://www.publicservicetransformation.org/2024/10/contract-management-development-programme-cohort-four-is-launching-january-2025/
Systems Innovation Conference 2025
I’m really please that we at The Public Service Transformation Academy will be working with Systems Innovation to support the SI Public Sector Conference: Systems Innovation in Government, in London on 14 February 2025. It’s organised by Si Governance Hub and Si London Hub.
Find out more here: https://www.systemsinnovation.network/events/si-public-sector-conference-70998286
The Next National Commissioning Academy — coming early 2025
We are currently working on the next iteration of the National Commissioning Academy, which we expect to launch early in 2025. Dates and locations will be forthcoming!
Read more here: https://www.publicservicetransformation.org/2024/09/the-next-national-commissioning-academy-coming-early-2025/
Towards Relational Public Services Conference 2025
This conference seeks to continue to explore the challenges of making Relational Public Services a reality for service users, professionals and academics alike: in an increasingly complex world, how can public services and social interventions create and sustain positive lives for the people and populations they serve?
Find out more here: https://www.complexityoutcomes.org/
Complexity & Management Conference 6–8th June 2025
The conference begins on Friday 6th June 2025 and finishes at lunchtime on Sunday 8th. The currency of the conference is conversation and exploration in large groups and small.
Read more here: https://complexityandmanagement.com/2024/11/04/complexity-management-conference-6-8th-june-2025/
Systems Thinking — Holistic Flexibility for Systems Thinking- OR Society online session with Rajneesh Chowdhury, 21 January 2025 13:00 UK time (online)
Join us for the online event exploring how the conceptual lens of Holistic Flexibility presents new advancements in systems thinking with our guest speaker Rajneesh Chowdhury.
Speaking about his new book we will explore how the conceptual lens of Holistic Flexibility presents new advancements in systems thinking.
Systems thinking is often associated with frameworks and methodologies that often confine the discipline to academic circles in operations research and management science (OR/MS).
Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship
Work in England or Wales? Want to develop your systems thinking skills?
Sign up now for the next cohort of the Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship — Cherith Simmons, with experts from SCiO (including me) — likely start in January 2025!
Scholarship Applications are Open for NECSI Winter Session 2025
NECSI is dedicated to expanding access to complexity science education, equipping participants with the methodologies needed to analyze and understand the behavior of interconnected systems.
Partial scholarships are available to support participants in studying complex systems science and its real-world applications. The deadline to apply is December 6, 2024.
See more here: https://necsi.edu/apply-for-academic-scholarship
Notwestminster 2025
Notwestminster is a free event for everyone who has something positive to say about local democracy and anyone who is up for the challenge of making it better. You can book your free ticket now to join us for a day of local democracy workshops, quick-fire talks, conversations and inspiration.
Read more here: https://buff.ly/3Zx9h6m
Things I shared on socials:
The 10 Features of Complex Systems
This article outlines ten key features of complex systems, offering a concise framework to understand and navigate the intricacies of interconnected and dynamic environments.
Fragmented funding — the complex local authority funding landscape
This report highlights the fragmented and complex funding landscape for local authorities, emphasising its impact on service delivery, financial planning, and the need for a more streamlined approach.
Everyone Around You is Screaming on the Inside
This piece reflects on the overwhelming nature of modern discourse, exploring how constant noise and urgency affect individual well-being and collective understanding.
The Preventative State: Rebuilding our local, social and civic foundations
The report examines how rebuilding local social and civic foundations through preventive measures can address societal challenges and improve community well-being over the long term.
How Do You Change A System That Doesn’t Want To Change?
This blog delves into strategies for driving systemic change in resistant environments, highlighting the importance of small, intentional actions and persistence to create meaningful, lasting progress.
