Solution focussed is something everyone aspires to be, right? After all, who wouldn’t be interested in solutions? It may seem obvious at face value but solution focussed does have a particular meaning and implies a distinctive practice that might not be exactly what you expect. As an approach I think it has lots of potential to help with …
Scrutiny, whether in local government or elsewhere, can be about so much more than reviewing decisions. And yet this narrow view often limits the work that scrutineers do and the way that they do it. But, with a little imagination, the role can add extra value to councils (and other governing bodies) and be more rewarding …
I’m writing in praise of a particular type of public servant. Unsung heroes who give their time, skills and expertise to guide and support our public services and institutions. Sometimes they are paid but more often they get only basic expenses. They don’t seek publicity and rarely get attention in the media. They do what …