Celebrating a small institution that was proper good — the Catweazle Club

I arrived in Oxford in 1994 extraordinarily naïve and chippy, to a world of brilliant tutors and fellow students who seemed all to be North London cosmopolitan sophisticates or rugger-bugger public schoolboys who rowed and drank to excess. I found some fellow Northern sourpusses, and revelled in Hume, Macintyre, Nietzsche, Sartre, Saint-Simon, Hegel, Marx and … Continue reading Celebrating a small institution that was proper good — the Catweazle Club →

A wise perspective on building the capacity to act together in ‘whole systems’

I’ve written a response to/review of Sandra Janoff’s new paper, ‘Whole-System Development: The Capacity to Act Together’ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_an-instant-review-of-whole-system-development-activity-7478034297992491008-KRJw I’ve written a response to/review of Sandra Janoff’s new paper, ‘Whole-System Development: The Capacity to Act Together’ My short version: Systems don’t develop capability to survive and thrive because someone explains complexity better. They develop when enough … Continue reading A wise perspective on building the capacity to act together in ‘whole systems’ →

‘Stop, collaborate and listen.’ Yes, I ended an interview about #localgovernmentreorganisation with Vanilla Ice – but also it’s a reasonable summary!

‘Stop, collaborate and listen.’ Yes, I ended an interview about #localgovernmentreorganisation with Vanilla Ice - but also it’s a reasonable summary! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_localgovernmentreorganisation-lgr-ugcPost-7477441205124030466-lNG3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACuq-oBecVFDW6PCf3lkoG-peMeuLBeoho ‘Stop, collaborate and listen.’ Yes, I ended an interview about #localgovernmentreorganisation with Vanilla Ice - but also it’s a reasonable summary! Greg Campbell, Strategic Director at Rochford and Brentwood talked about what it’s like to be inside #LGR - … Continue reading ‘Stop, collaborate and listen.’ Yes, I ended an interview about #localgovernmentreorganisation with Vanilla Ice – but also it’s a reasonable summary! →

A… different… take on systems thinking?

I’m looking forward to this one! THIS THURSDAY, 2 July, The Public Service Transformation Academy is hosting a free webinar with Phil Snelgrove from Goldratt UK: ‘A different look at systems thinking’ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_psta-special-webinar-a-different-look-at-activity-7477616924009476097-Kmbw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACuq-oBecVFDW6PCf3lkoG-peMeuLBeoho I’m looking forward to this one! THIS THURSDAY, 2 July, The Public Service Transformation Academy is hosting a free webinar with Phil Snelgrove from Goldratt UK: ‘A different … Continue reading A… different… take on systems thinking? →

John Watters – Citizen Power: Re-imagining what it means to be a Citizen in a time of rupture. A vital contribution to the weave of right relationality.  

John Watters - Citizen Power: Re-imagining what it means to be a Citizen in a time of rupture. A vital contribution to the weave of right relationality. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_citizen-power-activity-7476320104725708800-xczH What would it mean for you to reclaim your power as a citizen right now?  I’m really pleased to see John Watters’ paper, Citizen Power: Re-imagining what it means to be a Citizen in … Continue reading John Watters – Citizen Power: Re-imagining what it means to be a Citizen in a time of rupture. A vital contribution to the weave of right relationality.   →

Transduction – leading transformation – Issue #227

My weekly posts I’ve been talking with Manjeet Gill about leadership in #localgovernmentreorganisation, part of the RedQuadrant #LGR Hub LGR needs shared mindsets before shared structures. LGR is not only programme boards, workstreams and target operating models; it is also whether leaders can hold today’s pressures while representing the future council and the people it … Continue reading Transduction – leading transformation – Issue #227 →

I’ve been talking with Manjeet Gill about leadership in #localgovernmentreorganisation, part of the RedQuadrant #LGR Hub

I’ve been talking with Manjeet Gill about leadership in #localgovernmentreorganisation, part of the RedQuadrant #LGR Hub. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_localgovernmentreorganisation-lgr-ugcPost-7475571973708840960-ZLG0/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADUV_eUBZSxZvFpx70OV050F6K5HM2MhTMo I’ve been talking with Manjeet Gill about leadership in #localgovernmentreorganisation, part of the RedQuadrant #LGR Hub. One phrase kept coming up for me: shared mindsets before shared structures. That can sound soft, until you’ve seen what happens without it. LGR asks leaders to run today’s council … Continue reading I’ve been talking with Manjeet Gill about leadership in #localgovernmentreorganisation, part of the RedQuadrant #LGR Hub →

Why do relational public services keep failing?

Why do relational public services keep failing? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_why-do-relational-public-servics-fail-activity-7475086866044870657--S5q Where does relational work get stuck in your system - at practice, management, governance, measurement, money, or politics? At the Towards Relational Public Services conference in Manchester today, where I’m talking about a cheerful little question: why do relational public services keep failing? Or, more accurately: why do they … Continue reading Why do relational public services keep failing? →

Transduction – leading transformation – Issue #226

My weekly posts Public services don’t start with commissioning; they start with someone trying to keep a life together. Come learn with us at Stronger Things! I’m trying to shift the commissioning conversation away from buying better services and towards seeing the conditions that help people live well. The Commissioning Compass, smartCompass and the v2.0 beta … Continue reading Transduction – leading transformation – Issue #226 →

Public services don’t start with commissioning; they start with someone trying to keep a life together. Come learn with us at Stronger Things!

Public services don’t start with commissioning; they start with someone trying to keep a life together. Come learn with us at Stronger Things! https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_strongerthings2026-communitypower-relationalpublicservices-ugcPost-7472545519358148608-BUHc/ - please test our new AI-power thingummy! Public services don’t start with commissioning; they start with someone trying to keep a life together. Come learn with us at Stronger Things! By … Continue reading Public services don’t start with commissioning; they start with someone trying to keep a life together. Come learn with us at Stronger Things! →