Management
Council to announce chief after capacity criticism
East Devon DC is hoping to announce its new chief executive early next month after peers said senior level capacity was currently ‘limited’.
Coventry pushes ahead with 'fire and rehire' plan
Coventry City Council has begun a staff consultation over controversial ‘fire and rehire’ proposals.
'Culture of mistrust' found at Newham
Newham LBC’s chief executive has vowed to tackle the ‘culture of mistrust’ among politicians and officers laid bare by a critical peer review.
Council probe leads officers to ‘step back’
Two senior Guildford and Waverley officers have agreed to temporarily ‘step back’ from their roles amid intensifying investigations into housing maintenance contracts.
Productivity planning and commercial efficacy
Through many of its commercial programmes Local Partnerships sees daily how further enhancements can be made to improve both productivity and ultimately financial outcomes in local authorities.
The best senior managers are tremendous hypocrites
If as a manager you have a clear coherent philosophy and a set of values you stick to then you will be much admired, but your success may be limited, says Blair Mcpherson.
A tactical shift that has boosted our services
Angela Bremner explains how leadership coaching has transformed Together for Children’s people services and led to the creation of a new performance management programme for the company.
What if the job is too big?
Sometimes the job is too big for the individual, and sometimes the job is too big for anyone and it’s time for a rethink on structure and responsibilities, says Blair Mcpherson.
Brum's fiscal firestorm
Birmingham City Council's dilemma highlights local governance struggles, but dire financial circumstances can catalyse positive changes, says Claire Agutter.
A helping hand at an uncertain time
Senior consultant at Tile Hill Vik Mistry outlines how interims can provide stability for organisations in an era of growing challenges.
Chief executives sleep with one eye open
Blair Mcpherson says leaders and cabinets get frustrated when the pace of change is seen as too slow, while if it is too fast chief executives warn the dangers may be seen too late.
CEOs – The buck stops with you
Chief executive of Local Partnerships Adele Gritten says her organisation is producing a CEO blueprint to help local government CEOs navigate the complex landscape they face.
Mentoring could be your game-changer
Nathan Elvery explains the many benefits of taking time to be mentored, and explains what to expect from the mentoring process.
Council urged to address low reserves
Senior managers at Eastbourne BC must address the council’s low levels of reserves given current cost pressures within the sector, a Local Government Association-led review has warned.
Comms should be at your top table
Darren Caveney sets out three of the key reasons why your comms lead should sit on your weekly senior management table
Taking the corporate out of corporate organisations
If an organisation becomes too corporate it risks losing specialist skills and knowledge and the insights these bring, says former director Blair Mcpherson.
Tackling local government's leadership paradoxes
With many councils set for 'another set of politically volatile elections', Graeme McDonald turns to Legoland for inspiration on taking a visionary yet grounded approach to local government leadership.
Stand up for your rights
The downfall of Dominic Raab should give senior council officers reason to revisit their own rules and guidance on bullying and intimidation, especially with the hundreds of new elected members expected next week, says Michael Burton.
It’s never just business
A politician’s dream is a robust business case that supports their ideological aspirations, says Blair Mcpherson.
Frontline manager buy-in is crucial
The most effective way of getting frontline manager buy-in to an organisation’s policies is to include them in the decision making process, says Blair Mcpherson.
