My weekly posts
There is no outside: two systems practice labs at SysPrac26
I’m running two genuinely practical labs at SysPrac26: one on helping without taking over, and one on making relational, place-based public services stick. Both begin from the same awkward truth: the consultant is already in the system, and good practice is already entangled with the machinery that authorises, measures and funds it. Bring a live, uncomfortable situation and come ready to work. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_sysprac26-systemspractice-relationalpublicservices-activity-7497908640293695490-VuEp
Courses and events
Commissioning and Innovation: playing on a bigger stage
A practical three-day programme for commissioners working in complexity that helps commissioners, transformation leaders, and partners work more effectively across complex systems. It combines practical tools, public service examples, peer learning, facilitated exercises, and direct application to participants’ own challenges. Open for enquiries. https://link.redquadrant.com/CommissioningAndInnovation
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 for our September 2026 cohort: https://link.redquadrant.com/nextacademy25
Leadership for systems change with LGR 2028!
Curious about how to lead transformation in the context of local government reorganisation and devolution? Responding to complexity: leading transformation in local government reorganisation and devolution is a five-month programme with the Open University and RedQuadrant, taking place September 2026-January 2027. We invite participants from organisations preparing for, going through, or having been through reorganisation, and who want to learn with and from others to build capacity for transformation in uncertainty.https://lnkd.in/gpX6ZG8h
smartCompass – our new AI-supported tool for AI for community-powered outcomes
Our new prototype smartCompass is a new, free tool to help commissioners, leaders, partners, and people working in public services see how their system is really working — and where to act next.Answer sixteen questions about a system you care about, and receive a personalised, AI-supported response by email. It helps you see strengths, blockers, patterns, and possible next moves. https://link.redquadrant.com/smartCompass
Compass v2 – comment on our new systems change tool
We’re now inviting comments on this beta new version of a systems change insight tool https://link.redquadrant.com/compassv2beta
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
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
Things I shared on socials:
QSEM: systems mapping with analytical power update 16th August 2026
Adam Hulme. https://stream.syscoi.com/2026/08/27/qsem-systems-mapping-with-analytical-power-update-16th-august-2026/
Harish’s Notebook – The Ladder That Never Comes Down – Jose (2026)
Harish Jose. https://stream.syscoi.com/2026/08/27/harishs-notebook-the-ladder-that-never-comes-down-jose-2026/
The third dimension of Corporate Central Functions: Learnings from the application of the Viable System Mode
Judith Hennemann. https://stream.syscoi.com/2026/08/26/the-third-dimension-of-corporate-central-functionslearnings-from-the-application-of-the-viable-system-model/
#63 Chris Rodgers – The Wiggly World of Organizations – YouTube
Chris Rodgers. https://stream.syscoi.com/2026/08/26/63-chris-rodgers-the-wiggly-world-of-organizations-youtube/
Vacancy Details IRC2362539
Network Rail. https://stream.syscoi.com/2026/08/26/vacancy-details-irc2362539/
Exploring the role of the Knowledge Weaver | Q Community
Q Community. https://stream.syscoi.com/2026/08/26/exploring-the-role-of-the-knowledge-weaver-q-community/
Cybernetics in the Annex: Commemorating Stafford Beer’s Centenary + Summer Conferences Recap | Guild
Systems Thinking Ontario. https://stream.syscoi.com/2026/08/26/cybernetics-in-the-annex-commemorating-stafford-beers-centenary-summer-conferences-recap-guild/
A good – even a big – deal: Barry Oshry’s Encounters with the Other just became free!
Barry Oshry. https://stream.syscoi.com/2026/08/22/a-good-even-a-big-deal-barry-oshrys-encounters-with-the-other-just-became-free/
Information = Comprehension × Extension • Comment 7
Jon Awbrey. https://stream.syscoi.com/2026/08/21/information-comprehension-x-extension-comment-7/
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