What does it take to change local systems?
What does it take to change local systems? Following on from two previous blogs (here and here) about our work in partnership with NPC as evaluation and…
Human Learning Systems: the role of local authorities
Following the recent publication of Human Learning Systems: Public Service for the Real World — the latest instalment in a series of HLS resources — in this…
Getting from the Margins to the Mainstream
In September 2020, we published “From the Margins to the Mainstream: How to create the conditions for new operating models to thrive” as part of the New…
Watford’s Road to Renewal
Through 2021 the Collaborate team is exploring how learning from the response to the pandemic can move us closer to the vision of a Collaborative Society through…
Notes from the field: Oldham – Developing a collaborative Early Years strategy
Participation and ownership as keys to effective strategy One of the last pieces of face-to- face work Collaborate was involved with before the start of…
Introducing New Operating Models for Local Government
“In these times of turmoil and transition, we can see the green shoots of an alternative future. We can see evolutions in how parts of…
From the Margins to the Mainstream: How to create the conditions for new operating models to thrive
This guide provides a diagnostic tool for local government innovators to catalyse systems change and evolve public services from the inside out. It identifies how…
From the Margins to the Mainstream
This guide provides a diagnostic tool for local government innovators to catalyse systems change and evolve public services from the inside out.
Notes from the field: Tower Hamlets – Creating opportunities for community led change
Since 2017 Collaborate has been working closely with partners in Tower Hamlets to develop a place-based borough plan and support a new Strategic Partnership Group. The Plan,…
Keeping it personal: System leadership in local government — new Collaborate/SOLACE essay collection
Today we are excited to publish our new essay collection on system leadership in local government, authored by Chief Executives who have participated in the…