My weekly posts
Will the next phase of #localgovernmentreorganisation actually land?
I’ll be joining a frank webinar on Friday to explore whether the next phase of local government reorganisation will truly land—cutting through tired narratives and sharing insights on making transformation real, from business cases to public engagement. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_localgovernmentreorganisation-devolution-activity-7340677883750694912-TiTw?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACuq-oBecVFDW6PCf3lkoG-peMeuLBeoho
Courses and events
This September – Outcomes-based commissioning: a ten-step introduction
We’ve announced new dates for our introduction to commissioning course at the PSTA, perfect for early career commissioners in police, justice, health, care, children’s services, or other commissioning disciplines. Register your interest now. https://link.redquadrant.com/10step0925
Next National Commissioning Academy
We’re building our cohort for the next national commissioning academy – our flagship commissioning programme from the PSTA. Register your interest now: https://link.redquadrant.com/nextacademy25
iNetwork, Making Savings in the Public Sector. 8 July.
Join iNetwork for a fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and hear best practice on making savings in the public sector. Speakers include Benjamin Taylor of the PSTA, Zakki Ghauri (City of London), Digital Care Hub, Engage Process, David Willis (North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative). Register now! https://lnkd.in/eFSkuKAK
Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship
Work in England or Wales? Want to develop your systems thinking skills? Sign up now for the next cohort of the Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship — Cherith Simmons, with experts from SCiO (including me) — likely start in January 2025! Register here: https://cherithsimmons.co.uk/corporate/level-7-systems-thinking-practitioner-apprenticeship/?utm_content=buffer2fd3b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer
SysPrac25 – The Systems Thinking Practitioner Conference.
3-4 September, Milton Keynes. SCiO, The Open University, and the International Federation for Systems Research (IFSR) are excited to invite you to SysPrac25 — the essential conference for systems thinking practitioners, learners, and leaders. Join us on 3rd and 4th September 2025 at the Open University campus in Milton Keynes for two dynamic days of insight, interaction, and innovation. Book your place now: www.sysprac25.org
iNetwork, Making Savings in the Public Sector.
Virtual, Tuesday 8th July, 10:00-11:30 AM. Join iNetwork for a fantastic opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and hear best practice on making savings in the public sector. Speakers include Benjamin Taylor, Zakki Ghauri (City of London), Digital Care Hub, Engage Process, David Willis (North of England Commercial Procurement Collaborative). Register now! https://lnkd.in/eFSkuKAK
Things I shared on socials:
Reading List – Innovation in the Public Sector: A Systems Lens – Thea Snow (2025)
A Better Way in Greater Manchester
Monday 23 June 2025, 10:00 -11:00. https://www.betterway.network/forthcoming-events-feed/abetterwayingreatermanchester-23rdjune-2025-lzwz5
Community-led approaches to health and wellbeing. King’s Fund.
16 July 2025 – 17 July 2025. Over two days, this conference will explore what is required to achieve change so that communities can accrue more influence in driving improvements in the health and care outcomes that matter most to them. https://www.kingsfund.org.uk/events/community-led-approaches-health-wellbeing
Large Language Models and Emergence: A Complex Systems Perspective – Krakauer, Krakauer and Mitchell (2025, preprint)
In this paper, they first examine claims that Large Language Models exhibit emergent capabilities, reviewing several approaches to quantifying emergence, and secondly ask whether LLMs possess emergent intelligence. https://wp.me/p8QJZw-6y6
The Council Company Network Manifesto.
The Council Company Network provides a platform that enables council leaders to connect and exchange ideas pertaining to their commercial operations. Its mission is to establish a central forum where diverse stakeholders can come collaborate to address complex challenges. https://www.councilcompanynetwork.org.uk/
The Changing Nature of Our High Streets and Town Centres. Better Way.
Wednesday 2 July 2025, 10:00-11:30. https://www.betterway.network/forthcoming-events-feed/the-changing-nature-of-our-high-streets-and-town-centres-2nd-july-2025-9bbgt-lmzfw
Harish’s Notebook – – Jose (2025)
The Ethics of Choice: Ackoff Meets von Foerster, and When is a ‘System’? https://wp.me/p8QJZw-6xZ
How can a networking technology platform enable us to build a network of #DoWith organisations in the spirit of A Better Way?
Monday 7 July 2025, 15:00-16:30 https://www.betterway.network/forthcoming-events-feed/how-can-a-networking-technology-platform-enable-us-to-build-a-network-of-dowith-organisations-in-the-spirit-of-a-better-way-7th-july-2025-9bbgt
chosen path 