My weekly posts How do you do it? The other day, a couple asked how I manage such a lively dog. It got me thinking—not just about dogs, but about the remarkable people I work with. Amid chaos and contradiction, they hold complexity and compassion, build routines, find focus, and keep showing up. That’s how we … Continue reading Transduction - leading transformation - Issue #182 →

How do you do it? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_how-do-you-do-it-the-other-day-a-charming-activity-7338100669897232385-u_y- How do you do it?  The other day a charming young couple stopped lll me to compliment my dog. It happens regularly, and I have to say, is quite a new experience for me!  This time, they must’ve had something else on their minds. As well as the usual coo-ing and … Continue reading How do you do it? →

My weekly posts What the Institute for Government’s The Case for Total Place 2.0 gets right I really value this report’s diagnosis—misaligned incentives, silos, and governance gaps—but structural fixes alone aren’t enough. Real change needs attention to identity, trust, and culture. Systems resist change emotionally, not just procedurally. Until we address how people learn, relate, and … Continue reading Transduction - leading transformation - Issue #181 →

My weekly posts A new model for a Neighbourhood Health in London – what do make of it? The Neighbourhood Health Service model for London sounds promising – integrated, local, and collaborative. But I’m wary. It reads like strategy without substance: no funding plan, weak governance, and little clarity on delivery. Without the right conditions, we … Continue reading Transduction - leading transformation - Issue #180 →

Three powerhouse keynote speakers. One systems thinking event you can’t miss. #SysPrac25 https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_sysprac25-systemsthinkingpractice-scio-activity-7333980490942570497-O5kW?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACuq-oBecVFDW6PCf3lkoG-peMeuLBeoho Join the conversation on LinkedIn! Three powerhouse keynote speakers. One systems thinking event you can’t miss. #SysPrac25 🔥We’ve just announced the keynote lineup for this year’s Systems Practice Conference – and it’s serious:➡️Ray Ison, Emeritus Professor of Systems at the Open University … Continue reading Three powerhouse keynote speakers. One systems thinking event you can’t miss. #SysPrac25 →

Here's the problem with public service 'policy' at the moment, in the UK. It's hard to know what it means. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_neighbourhood-health-service-london-case-activity-7333028795869757441-xMFr Is the Neighbourhood Health Service model for London a pragmatic, inspirational rallying cry - or a siren song? Here's the problem with public service 'policy' at the moment, in the UK. It's hard to … Continue reading A new model for a Neighbourhood Health in London – what do make of it →

My weekly posts Are you ready for AI – or just being sold it? I’m asking: are we truly ready for AI, or just dazzled by the sales pitch? That’s why we created nAvIgate—a practical, no-hype approach to help councils ask the right questions, build real readiness, and make AI work for us, not sell to … Continue reading Transduction - leading transformation - Issue #179 →

Are you ready for AI – or just being sold it? https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_complexity-artificialintelligence-publicsector-activity-7330493593440108544-uP81?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACuq-oBecVFDW6PCf3lkoG-peMeuLBeoho Join the conversation on LinkedIn! Are you ready for AI – or just being sold it?A lot of councils are being bombarded with offers. Glossy decks, big claims, vendor promises. But most are missing the one thing that matters: the starting point.That’s why … Continue reading Are you ready for AI – or just being sold it? →

My weekly posts If commissioning really worked — what would look different in your world? If commissioning truly worked, outcomes would improve, citizens would notice, and the system would make more sense. We're launching the next National Commissioning Academy this June. It's not just a talking shop but a programme for those ready to lead change across boundaries … Continue reading Transduction - leading transformation - Issue #178 →