Blogs
Expert opinion carefully crafted to help senior leaders across the public sector to embrace complexity, find new ways of thinking and solve problems.
5 ways children’s services teams can prepare for local government reorganisation
Key learning from children’s services leaders on navigating local government reorganisation while maintaining focus on outcomes for children and families.
From Fiscal Pressure to Transformational Action: Reflections from Public Finance Live 2026
What did local government leaders have to say about financial resilience, transformation and LGR? Our reflections from two days of...
Complex transformation is a long game, and confidence matters
In February, IMPOWER and CIPFA brought together senior leaders to discuss what it takes to deliver transformation in complex systems....
Delivering prevention in a complex reform landscape: what needs to change?
With reform reshaping local government, prevention is more important than ever. This blog explores the practical changes councils are making...
Discharge Improvement: The challenge isn’t the model, it’s the behaviour
Why do proven discharge models still struggle to deliver consistent results? This blog explores the behavioural barriers that sit behind...
Leading through complexity: a new challenge for local government leaders
In an era of reform and uncertainty, complex transformation requires a different kind of leadership – one that combines rigour,...
From pressure to progress: why strained health and care systems need a different model of delivery support
Most health and care systems know what needs to change. The challenge is turning that insight into action. Drawing on...
From Proof of Concept to Impact: Cutting Length of Stay at NUH
From proof of concept to delivery, NUH achieved a sustained two-day reduction in length of stay by embedding improved discharge...
Complex Transformation starts with Place, People and Trust
Complex transformation starts with people, not plans. By focusing on place, building trust and empowering others, leaders can turn ambition...
Seizing the moment: five things local authorities must do now that draft SEND reform plans have been submitted
SEND reform plans are in – delivery is next. We share five priorities to help local authorities move from ambition...