Transduction — leading transformation — Issue #143

My weekly posts

How would you go Nazi?

In this post, I reflect on Dorothy Thompson’s essay “Who Goes Nazi?” — a fascinating look at how ordinary people might react under a fascist regime. What struck me is how relevant her thoughts still are today. Thompson’s ability to dissect human nature and the subtle ways people might lean toward authoritarianism made me think deeply about our own times. 

It’s not just history; it’s about understanding the world we live in now and the choices we all make. If you’re into exploring the complexities of human behaviour, you might find it as thought-provoking as I did.

Read the post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_who-goes-nazi-activity-7229011356241276928-SkTD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

Courses and events

National Commissioning Academy

Join us on the National Commissioning Academy this autumn, hosted by Royal Borough of Greenwich https://www.publicservicetransformation.org/2024/02/new-academy-announced-a-new-national-commissioning-academy-based-in-london-launching-this-summer/

Contract management development

Join us this Autumn for a virtual-only development programme!

https://bit.ly/ContractManagement2024

Outcomes-based commissioning: a ten-step introduction

Join us this Autumn for a virtual introduction to commissioning.

https://bit.ly/10stepIntroduction8

The Politics of Radical Municipalism. Online+ in-person workshops and edited volume contributions. Call for chapters. Deadline 30 September 2024.

https://bit.ly/3Sm8wKy

Things I shared on socials: 

IR35 Public Sector Reforms

Chancellor Rachel Reeves urged to review ‘non-essential’ departmental spend since the introduction of IR35 reforms in April 2017 as part of her push to close £22bn public spending gap inherited from the Conservatives.

Cabbage Leaf Wraps for Arthritic Knees

Find out what the latest science is saying about your favourite foods to help you make the healthiest choices for you and your family.

Collapse of Credit Suisse: A Cautionary Tale of Resistance to Hybrid Work

A significant factor in Credit Suisse’s downfall was its rigid stance on forcing staff to return to the office.