Thinking out loud…
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On being a systems entrepreneur
How do we move forward in an uncertain world? A systems entrepreneur recognises that whatever their interests and various areas of expertise, they are moving forward into an unknown world.… Read more
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On the need for new approaches to old challenges
Almost every organisation – whether public, third or private sector, whether a trade union, special interest group or start-up, is facing a critical number of core challenges. In particular there… Read more
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On the challenge of rebuilding local public services
Our public services are looking increasingly broken, and they look more broken in some areas than others. Why should this be? The UK remains one of the most centralised states,… Read more
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On the dismantling of local public services
Our public services are looking increasingly broken, and they look more broken in some areas than others. Why should this be? The UK remains one of the most centralised states,… Read more
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On energy for change
It’s widely recognised that complex social issues cannot be tackled by single organisations alone. But many large-scale change programmes still falter due to the inability of multiple institutions to deliver… Read more
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On embedding an engagement culture
A core challenge for any organisation seeking closer engagement with communities is how to move beyond short- to medium-term initiatives that are largely focused on existing needs in the area… Read more
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On public services in the 2020s
The UK remains one of the most centralised states, yet economic and social challenges play out every day in our communities. Local government and its partners are well placed to… Read more
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On being a geographer
Geography was the one subject that both fascinated me and made sense to me. I was always intrigued by its broad canvas: how could a subject range from understanding the… Read more
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On investing in communities
The role of community engagement and consultation on the part of public services and charities has a long and chequered past. Communities in receipt of area-based Government funding, designed to… Read more
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On wilderness retreats
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On shadow work and bandwidth
The promise of going paperless is one I’ve been chasing one the last three years, digitising much of my world and opting out of being sent bills and correspondence in… Read more
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Ian Burbidge. 