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Rob Whiteman - Learning Pool Conference

by Paul McElvaney on May 17, 2010

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The importance of collaboration in 21st Century government from the IDeA's new chief Rob Whiteman.

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Public Sector Learning Conference 12 May 2010 The importance of collaboration in 21st century government Rob Whiteman, MD of IDeA

The next 3 years in local government will be characterised by the following…..

Massive budget cuts

Downsized councils in terms of headcount won't get you very far

A real need to do better for less

Efficiencies can only get you so far...

Innovation = change = collaboration.

Why collaboration? Collaboration between councils isn’t optional any more. Why? 1. Lack of money 2. Effectiveness

Why collaboration? 3. Service improvement 4. Engagement with citizens, partners, service providers

Collaboration really works! There are three elements to councils collaborating: - internally between departments - externally between several councils and/or other local partners - with citizens

Example of internal collaboration: Devon County Council piloted the use of social networking technology within the organisation to see what efficiencies could be produced several departments were involved in the trial

Results of internal collaboration: email traffic for those involved was greatly reduced less interruptive and more efficient method of communication

Example of partnership working collaboration Safer Sutton Partnership (SSP) was the first partnership to create a fully integrated police and local authority team under single line management.

Results of partnership working collaboration led to better performance management big savings SSP was awarded national Beacon status

Example of citizen collaboration Kent Country Council and Medway Council project called Transformed by You which saw citizens suggest ideas for improving local services using the internet

Results of citizen collaboration Prototype services by volunteer developers with input from non-techy attendees Projects to be assessed by the councils as to how they can best be taken forward

The IDeA’s role in this

Knowledge Hub

Sharing best practice

Using technology

Other relevant IDeA initiatives

Where does Learning and Development fit in? Our modern councils are about improving our people so that we can meet challenges through Smarter recruitment Talent management

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