Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #152

My weekly posts

Hair-on-fire catastrophes and pace layering breakdown

In the light of our screens, we are consumed by a world aflame with hair-on-fire catastrophes, a whirlwind of urgent problems, a landslide of critical tipping points, a flood of spiralling crises.

Each is an avoidable consequence of our collective choices. The frenetic urgency drags our attention to the surface.

Read the full post here: https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/antlerboy_in-the-light-of-our-screens-we-are-consumed-activity-7251850397235953664-RqHD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

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/

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 is 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.- 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

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/

Things I shared on socials:

Spying On Disabled People Is Good Says The Minister For Disabled People

The post criticises comments made by the UK Minister for Disabled People, who suggested that surveillance of disabled individuals could prevent benefit fraud, sparking concerns over privacy and the stigmatisation of disabled people. https://graniteandsunlight.wordpress.com/2023/04/21/spying-on-disabled-people-is-good-says-the-minister-for-disabled-people/?utm_content=buffere2e60&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Have we reached peak inequality?

The article examines whether the world has reached “peak inequality,” analyzing trends in wealth disparity and exploring the potential for policy changes and economic shifts to reduce inequality in the future. https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/politics/policy/inequality/60924/have-we-reached-peak-inequality?utm_content=buffer6454c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Civil Service–Ministerial Relations: Time for a Reset

The report explores the relationship between the UK civil service and ministers, highlighting tensions, the need for better communication, and recommendations for improving collaboration to enhance government efficiency and decision-making. https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/civil-service-ministerial-relations?utm_content=buffer3a99c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Indigenous Technologies “could change the way we design cities”

The article discusses designer Julia Watson’s concept of “Lo-TEK,” which promotes radical indigenism by drawing on indigenous technologies and sustainable practices to address modern environmental challenges and inspire resilient, eco-friendly design. https://www.dezeen.com/2020/02/11/lo-tek-design-radical-indigenism-julia-watson-indigenous-technologies/?utm_content=buffer73dd6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

Is it time to tax wealth?

The article argues that it is time to implement wealth taxes in the UK, highlighting how current tax systems favour the wealthy and proposing reforms to reduce inequality and generate public revenue. https://eastangliabylines.co.uk/business/economics/time-to-tax-wealth/