My weekly posts
Relational public services and reality
I’ve seen RedQuadrant support councils by sending protected, person-centred social work teams to do complex case reviews. By focusing on what people want and can do, and by removing admin and system burdens from social workers, they deliver better experiences and save up to £17k per person each year. It’s not radical, just good relational social work. The real challenge is creating conditions where professionals can actually practise it. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_more-than-once-redquadrant-has-sent-social-activity-7406599731298324480-wwv9
Courses and events
Introducing the RedQuadrant Local Government Reorganisation hub
Local Government Reorganisation is coming fast. By April 2028, every new authority must be safe, legal, and fully operational. That means statutory officers secured, ICT cutovers rehearsed, services live, and residents experiencing seamless continuity. The RedQuadrant LGR Hub is the only model that guarantees readiness while embedding lasting capability. With a single accountable structure, governance at its core, and capability pillars across adults, children’s, SEND, ICT, finance, housing, and place, the Hub ensures no gaps, no surprises. Three outcomes, every time: Safe and legal on day one; Visible assurance and confidence in delivery; Future-ready capacity with transformation built in. Find out more now: https://www.redquadrant.com/lgrhub
Last chance! Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship
This course launches 5 December so grab you last minute place now! The new apprenticeship Leading and Commissioning for Outcomes in Complexity – Convening Systems Change can supercharge your career and transform your organisation. Fully funded Level 7 programme this year only! Real-world impact through applied systems thinking. For commissioners, system leaders, and systems change-makers. For further information, see https://www.publicservicetransformation.org/level-7-apprenticeship-course-leading-and-commissioning-for-outcomes-in-complexity-convening-systems-change-free-webinar-on-20-august-2025-1230pm-uk-time/
Commissioning Compass: systems assessment for change
Our newly launched tool, the Commissioning Compass, helps you to assess your commissioning system and form an action plan for improvement. It’s available for free via our Teachable site – try it now! link.redquadrant.com/commissioningcompass
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
Things I shared on socials:
The Bretskyan hierarchy, multiscale allopatry, and geobiomes—on the nature of evolutionary things – Spiridov and Eldredge, 2024
[Can’t say I understand it all yet – but I have a hunch it’s extremely interesting, maybe important] The Bretskyan hierarchy, multiscale allopatry, and geobiomes—on the nature of evolutionary things | Paleobiology | Cambridge Core
I discovered a tiny frog that lives its whole life inside one plant
I discovered a tiny frog that lives its whole life inside one plant I discovered a tiny frog that lives its whole life inside one plant | Endangered species | The Guardian
The Mind-Bending World of Bayesian Probability – The Daily Sceptic
“The question is,” says Prof. James Alexander, “is probability a property of reality or a property of our awareness of reality? In other words, is it objective, or subjective: is it to do with our minds, or not?” The Mind-Bending World of Bayesian Probability – The Daily Sceptic
Chris Boardman: How cycling can save the world
On 6 December at the Intellectual Forum, former professional cyclist and Jesus College Visiting Fellow Chris Boardman discussed the positive impact of active travel on our communities and the environment. Chris Boardman: How cycling can save the world | Jesus College in the University of Cambridge
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