An online notebook
So, a little while ago I posted about government as a platform, and mentioned three main components that matter, particularly to us at Adur and Worthing with our approach. However, I’ve been involved in various conversations where I’ve been confused about how other people define platform thinking, which I think goes to the root of … Keep reading
I’ve always rather liked the title of Steph’s blog and how he gives us occasional updates on how his life outside of the government machine is going. His post-bureaucrat life seems to be going really well. I left government as a direct employee back in 2008 from which point on I was self employed, with … Keep reading
I’m back, BACK, BAAAAAAAAAAACK! Am super-pleased to be able to write that I’m joining Adur and Worthing Councils in April as Head of Digital and Design. It’s a great time to be joining a great organisation, with fresh people in senior positions wanting to make change happen to improve things for the people, communities and … Keep reading
I spent a really enjoyable morning today at Devon County Council, facilitating an internal unconference. It was a senior managers’ get together, a regular event, which normally has a proper agenda and proper presentations. The idea was to turn things around a bit, giving all those in the room the chance to pick the brains … Keep reading
An email from the Knowledge Hub team at the LGA: As Knowledge Hub user I felt it necessary to contact you with this news. You may have read in today’s press due to cost the LGA are proposing to close the Knowledge Hub facility. There is statutory 30 day consultation period (consultation closes on 23 … Keep reading