The New Zealand minister's suggestion that middle managers in the public sector should be axed is misguided The prescription for public sector reform is depressingly familiar – a bonfire of managers in response to financial challenges. New Zealand's state services minister, Dr Jonathan Coleman...
From communcation errors to blame culture, all public leaders must learn from the failings highlighted by the Francis inquiry Wednesday 6 February will see the results of the Francis inquiry, the long-awaited report into severe failings in care in Mid Staffordshire hospitals. The inquiry was launched...
Inconsistent and haphazard handling of public complaints is improving but a new strategy will make a real difference It's still incredibly difficult for people to complain about public services and to get mistakes sorted out quickly. It should take days, not months or even years, to resolve what...
The principles driving the development of the Obama campaign's data platform can also guide our approach to digital health. Read More...
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Business could remind the GOP that diversity drives performance, and teach Democrats to appreciate successful enterprises, not just struggling entrepreneurs. Read More...
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Aggregating popular opinion is a lower bar than forecasting far into the future. Read More...
In "The Success Equation," Legg Mason Chief Investment Strategist Michael Mauboussin explores the role of skill and -- especially -- of luck in business, investing, sports, and life. Read More...
Booklet aims to help new Healthwatch bodies and health and wellbeing boards to collaborate on NHS service delivery The Centre for Public Scrutiny (CfPS) and the Local Government Association (LGA) have published a practical e-guide to help new independent health watchdogs collaborate on reform. Practical...
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Most VC returns are generated by a handful of firms - the same firms year after year. Does this reflect proprietary knowledge, as a top VC asserts -- or is something else going on? Read More...
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Demanding corporate CEOs demonstrate authenicity through participation on Twitter is deeply flawed; executive communication tends to be tightly controlled, and even if executives could participate without restraint, it's unlikely most would want to. Read More...
The contrasting rhetorical styles of Obama and Romney parallels the use of language by founder CEO's and traditional corporate executives. Read More...