Transduction?-?leading transformation?-?Issue?#155
Benjamin P. Taylor
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Benjamin P. Taylor
RedQuadrant | the Public Service Transformation Academy | systems | cybernetics | complexity / public | service | transformation business evolutionary | avid learner. Reframing for better outcomes. Connecting.
My weekly?posts
Anomie, three tribes, and the #futureofwork
How will the three tribes in the #futureofwork finally adapt to virtual, hybrid, or modern office working??
Read the full post here: https://www.dhirubhai.net/posts/antlerboy_anomie-three-tribes-and-the-future-of-work-activity-7259491149508145152-pcQj
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/
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: - Better Way Principles and Behaviours on the 20th of November and the 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/
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/
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!
Things I shared on?socials:
Accountability sinks, bonkers companies and terrible decisions
The article by Dan Davies critiques how poor accountability structures contribute to flawed decision-making and unsustainable business practices, arguing that true accountability is essential for rational management and company success.
Starmer’s core executive reveals a centralisation of?power
The article examines Keir Starmer’s approach to leadership, highlighting a centralisation of power within his core executive team and exploring its implications for party governance and policymaking.
What would happen to London if it rained as much as Valencia this?week?
This article reports on recent weather anomalies and compares if London would have received as much rainfall in one week as Valencia did recently, emphasising climate change concerns and the impact of extreme weather patterns.
KPMG audits the nursing homes it advises on how to beat?audits
The article discusses KPMG’s dual role in auditing and advising nursing homes, raising ethical concerns about conflicts of interest and the potential undermining of regulatory oversight in the sector.