We need to be much more precise about what AI can and can’t do in public services

We need to be much more precise about what AI can and canโ€™t do in public services. Join the conversation on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_we-need-to-be-much-more-precise-about-what-activity-7447175907456212992-zu-u?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACuq-oBecVFDW6PCf3lkoG-peMeuLBeoho We need to be much more precise about what AI can and canโ€™t do in public services. A lot of the hype assumes that if โ€˜Big Techโ€™ can make powerful predictions, government should … Continue reading We need to be much more precise about what AI can and can’t do in public services →

OK, you got me. That post earlier was an April Foolโ€™s.

OK, you got me. That post earlier was an April Foolโ€™s. Join the conversation. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_ok-you-got-me-that-post-earlier-was-an-share-7444844243656785920-xzgt?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADUV_eUBZSxZvFpx70OV050F6K5HM2MhTMo OK, you got me. That post earlier was an April Foolโ€™s. But there was a true element: I have received some funding, and Iโ€™m entering a new phase of work. Iโ€™m grateful to have been awarded a grant by the … Continue reading OK, you got me. That post earlier was an April Foolโ€™s. →

Launching the Benjamin P Taylor Foundation for Global Influence!

Launching the Benjamin P Taylor Foundation for Global Influence! Join the conversation on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_benjamin-p-taylor-foundation-for-global-influence-ugcPost-7443345824350273536-2tAV?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAADUV_eUBZSxZvFpx70OV050F6K5HM2MhTMo I am pleased launch today the Benjamin P Taylor Foundation for Global Influence, working with partners across government, advisory, capital, and security sectors, including those operating in politically complex environments where the boundaries between reform, influence, and reputation are actively … Continue reading Launching the Benjamin P Taylor Foundation for Global Influence! →

At #STSP26 I argued systems practice is a humanism.

At #STSP26 I argued systems practice is a humanism. Join the conversation on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_systems-practice-is-a-humanism-benjamin-activity-7444641345589280768-k8AD?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACuq-oBecVFDW6PCf3lkoG-peMeuLBeoho At #STSP26 I argued systems practice is a humanism. Sรธren Kerndrup made the argument more clearly than I did in his summary:"advances the claim that systems practice constitutes a form of humanism, drawing on an analogy with Sartreโ€™s Existentialism is a Humanism. Rather than treating models, methods, … Continue reading At #STSP26 I argued systems practice is a humanism. →

Transduction – leading transformation – Issue #215

My weekly posts Jane Eckford has a lot of lessons for anyone who cares about #publicservicetransformation What struck me most is that Janeโ€™s story is really about purpose and relationships, not programmes or technology. Her work shows that listening to frontline staff and citizens reveals systemic issues, and that real public service is relationalโ€”trust depends … Continue reading Transduction – leading transformation – Issue #215 →

Jane Eckford has a lot of lessons for anyone who cares about #publicservicetransformation

Jane Eckford has a lot of lessons for anyone who cares about public service transformation. Join the conversation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/antlerboy_publicservicetransformation-activity-7442118657654149120-HXwA?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAACuq-oBecVFDW6PCf3lkoG-peMeuLBeoho Jane Eckford has a lot of lessons for anyone who cares about #publicservicetransformation. Jane has spent most of her career in the space between citizens and institutions. Local government, contact centres, customer insight, digital government, Liverpool … Continue reading Jane Eckford has a lot of lessons for anyone who cares about #publicservicetransformation →

Collection of posts on ‘relational public services’

Recent writing and resources The resources from the 8 October 2026 workshop, 'The system is inside the practice: making relational, place-based public services ordinary', are now part of the relational public services hub, alongside papers, practical tools, and the infographic. Legibility without destruction (13 October 2026). How can government obtain assurance without forcing local life … Continue reading Collection of posts on ‘relational public services’ →

Transduction – leading transformation – Issue #214

My weekly posts A response to The Inner Work of System Leadership โ€“ Kania, Ruparell, Senge, and Hamilton (2026) Iโ€™ve co-authored a new Garrison Institute article exploring the link between inner work and system leadership, building on earlier work with Peter Senge and colleagues. We argue that trauma healing is essential for leaders to drive meaningful … Continue reading Transduction – leading transformation – Issue #214 →