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3 ways to tell if your strengths-based approach is delivering improved outcomes

3 ways to tell if your strengths-based approach is delivering improved outcomes

by Clare Harding | Feb 18, 2020 | Being IMPOWER, Local government transformation

Evidencing and measuring the impact of behavioural science is challenging – but it can be done. Last year I wrote an article for the MJ (‘Is your council getting the most from using a strengths-based approach?’) which talked about taking a system-wide approach...
Local government budgeting: a complicated solution in a complex world

Local government budgeting: a complicated solution in a complex world

by Ebony Hughes | Feb 4, 2020 | Being IMPOWER, Local government transformation

Financial strategy, planning and management requires a huge overhaul. The public sector often applies a complicated response to a complex problem, typically through linear processes that (it is hoped) will go on to deliver predictable and repeatable improvements. The...
Attention Deficit: how not to waste your time

Attention Deficit: how not to waste your time

by Jeremy Cooper | Jan 7, 2020 | Local government transformation

‘Simple’ projects typically only make up 25% of an overall savings target – we need to focus on complex projects. Over the last two months, I have enjoyed lots of discussions with Chief Executives and other leaders in the sector about our new book,...
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