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NHS Targets ‘have had their day’ as review set to introduce new revised targets
Lord Prior, chairman of NHS England is reported to have signalled that [NHS] 'targets have had their day' (The Telegraph, 14th February 2019). Targets
HBR article Rethinking Efficiency
The effectiveness movement is beginning to take hold in the academic and business community. A recent article by Roger L Martin, author and former
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Whac-a-mole projects
At one point I was asked to deliver a project in a high-risk, highly-regulated service. It was an area that I hadn't worked-in before and I was pretty … Continue reading about Whac-a-mole projects
Reflecting upon Personas
Personas have become ubiquitous in many organisations, and are typically used as part of the digital development cycle and latterly transformation … Continue reading about Reflecting upon Personas
Designing and doing in a traditional programme environment
As services improvement specialists the ability to explore, understand and adapt to the different situations that we find is critical. And sometimes … Continue reading about Designing and doing in a traditional programme environment
To understand effectiveness university leaders should study demand
One of the quickest ways for university leaders to understand the effectiveness of their services is to study demand. When done right, such studies … Continue reading about To understand effectiveness university leaders should study demand
Consulting advice is serious business
Despite widespread humour about business consultants giving advice, it is a serious endeavour. Bad advice harms companies and livelihoods. I wanted to … Continue reading about Consulting advice is serious business