by | Jan 13, 2010 | Local government, Shared Services
I think on balance we will be seeing more deals like Essex’s with IBM (whether you believe in it or not). There are smaller examples: Wales and social services (unusual) and smallest: Lewisham and Bromley sharing IT. However, it isn’t one way only:...
by | Jan 11, 2010 | Local government
Openlylocal is doing a great job of bringing together local government information in a comprehensive and easily digestible manner.On drilling down, I am disappointed not to recognise any of my safer neighbourhoods team!
by | Dec 8, 2009 | Local government
Reform says that local authorities need to make significant cuts in frontline staff. The LGA suggests that the cuts required reach £11bn. Elsewhere, Smarter Government seems to have linked up with Total Place and is fêted.
by | Dec 4, 2009 | Local government
Essex has confirmed a substantial transformation deal with IBM. £5.4bn over eight years is quite something. Looks like the speculative investment in Southwest One is paying off.
by | Nov 24, 2009 | Local government, Shared Services
Shared services that seem to work in local government: Post sharing Two organisations (not sure how this is shared services) Cross sector organisations Outsourcing Models with a tendency to fail: Multiple organisations, where one clusters in one sector Outcome-system,...
by | Nov 19, 2009 | Local government
Ten key lessons from the Total Place pilots: Prevention versus cure Case management – look at the whole person, not the symptom Junctions – avoid people falling through gaps ’80-20’ – public sector demand is very focused; can be expensive Dispersed...