As we transition into autumn, we’re excited to bring you another impactful edition of LINKS. This month is packed with engaging content on modernising public services, rethinking systems change, improving community healthcare, and much more.
Grab your favourite beverage and join us in exploring this month’s thought-provoking ideas. If something sparks inspiration, be sure to connect with us on LinkedIn. Let’s keep driving positive impact together!
Happy reading!
Policy & Governance
Wondering how Labour could breathe new life into the public sector? There's a lot of discussion around cutting inefficiencies and placing people at the heart of government policy. These ideas could be a game-changer for public services. Here's a look into a few transformative proposals that could shift the future of public governance.
Elsy Borders doesn’t get the recognition she deserves, but her work on building safety standards paved the way for safer housing today. Her story, recently explored in a compelling play , sheds light on the importance of grassroots activism in shaping public policy.
The legacy technology used in government is holding back progress, but solutions are on the horizon. Modernising these systems can create more efficient public services and allow for greater innovation across departments. Explore how governments are solving this tech puzzle to create a future-ready public sector.
Innovation & Change
What does a good digital society look like? The British Academy has pulled together a thought-provoking series exploring how we can shape a digital world that is inclusive and ethical. It's a fresh take on balancing innovation with social good.
Field-building versus ecosystem-building - two very different approaches to driving systems change. Ever thought about which one might be more effective for place-based transformation?
We’ve often seen Theory of Change presented in linear boxes on a slide, but the reality is much more complex. A new systems approach acknowledges that interconnectedness and complexity are key. It’s refreshing to see this representation of how change happens.
Health & Wellbeing
Imagine a mental health service designed around people’s needs rather than rigid clinical pathways. That’s exactly what the new 24/7 human-centred mental health service in South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust is offering. It’s an exciting shift towards more empathetic care that could reshape how mental health services are delivered.
Integrated care in the community—sounds like a no-brainer, right? A new blueprint is showing how to move healthcare towards a more community-focused, collaborative model, and it’s packed with insights on real systemic change. Check out this comprehensive guide to transforming community healthcare for the better.
Ever mapped out a patient ecosystem? It’s not as straightforward as it sounds, but here’s a practical set of slides that makes it easy to think about pathways and site-level decisions. It’s a useful tool for anyone working in healthcare or patient experience.
Miscellaneous
We’re all measuring impact, but is it actually changing anything? a new mental model for impact measurement that might offer a better way to understand and assess the effectiveness of our actions. It’s a timely read for anyone involved in social change.
Ever heard of Policy Blueprinting? It’s a spin on service blueprinting, showing how practitioners are approaching policy design with a more structured, collaborative lens. It's an interesting shift in the way we think about designing policy.
This Operating System Canvas is a brilliant tool for designing new teams, groups, or organisations. It offers a mental model to help guide organisational design in a structured way, ensuring all key components are considered.
And finally...
Branding cultural food products is trickier than it sounds, as it often involves navigating the fine line between authenticity and commercialisation. This article dives into the world of food branding, revealing the complex tensions that arise when graphic design meets culture. From identity to packaging, there’s much more to your favourite food labels than meets the eye. Take a bite into this thought-provoking read.
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