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Public service: state of transformation conference – it doesn’t have to be this way
May 24, 2018 @ 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
£138.00 – £354
See the Conference write up and report here
Public service: state of transformation conference – it doesn’t have to be this way
24 May, 10.00-16.30. Camden Centre, Bidborough St, London WC1H 9JE
£138.00 – £354
Our first ever conference held to share what works (and what doesn’t) in achieving better outcomes for citizens from public services, bringing together over 200 thought leaders and practitioners from national and local government, health, social enterprises, charities and the private sector.
- Hear from senior leaders passionate about commissioning and delivering public services in a different way
- Contribute to a panel discussion chaired by the Guardian’s Public Services Editor, David Brindle
- Be the first to hear about our ground-breaking report Public service: the state of transformation
- Share knowledge and learn together about what really works in public service transformation
- Explore ideas for the future of public services and how they can be practically applied
- Participate in a mix of interactive plenary and themed breakout sessions and self-organised world-cafe style discussion groups
- Make new professional contacts across different sectors
Please, scroll down for the full programme agenda.
Join the discussion on Twitter @ServiceReform #PSTA #stateoftransformation
Here’s a sneak preview of the Public service: state of transformation report
The event is supported by:
We’re delighted to have the support of The Guardian, who are featuring examples on “How one Norfolk council has cut its housing waiting list by 95%”, “Unprecedented level of joint working is transforming lives of older people”, and “Guardian Public Service Awards 2018: Success in the face of cuts is not child’s play” | David Brindle | The Guardian
As well as a selection of themes and case studies, delivered in short bursts to stimulate real discussion and learning amongst peers from all sectors, we will be running ‘unconference’ streams. Come prepared to pitch and initiate a discussion on a subject you feel is important.
Agenda
9.00 Registration and coffee
9.40 Optional: briefing for unconference newbies – small hall
10.00 Opening plenary – The State of Transformation:
Session host – Catherine Taylor, Head of Member Value, The Whitehall and Industry Group, and Director, Public Service Transformation Academy
Introduction to the Public Service Transformation Academy – Terry Rich, Chair, and Ambassador, Public Service Transformation Academy
Introductory presentation – key findings and themes from the report – Benjamin Taylor, Chief Executive, Public Service Transformation Academy
Keynote panel discussion chaired by David Brindle, public services editor of the Guardian, with:
- Jan Morgan, citizen, and recipient of social care
- Joanna Killian, Chief Executive, Surrey County Council, and PSTA Ambassador
- Chris Wright, Chief Executive, social enterprise Catch-22
- Peter Unwin, Chief Executive, The Whitehall and Industry Group
- Sue Holloway, Director, Services Strategy, Northgate Public Services
11.15 Unconference pitch session – where any participant can propose a breakout session
11.30 Break and session co-ordination
11.45 First breakout sessions – unconference options plus:
- Government-civil society relations: the Wigan Deal as a model for place-based leadership: creating new, fit-for-purpose relationships between the (local) state and communities
Eric Robinson, Chief Executive, Wirral, and PSTA Ambassador
Rebecca Heron, Director, Economy & Skills and Kathryn Rees, Assistant Director – Transformation from Wigan Council
Benjamin Taylor, Chief Executive, Public Service Transformation Academy - Transformative commissioning and procurement: Developing a commercial mindset and income generation – lessons learned
Adam Leeder, Senior Consultant, BDO and Councillor
Manjeet Gill, interim Chief Executive, Wokingham Borough Council
Stephen Hughes, Former Chief Executive Birmingham City Council, CIPFA, PSTA Ambassador
- Transforming delivery: New delivery models – mutuals, social enterprise, joint commissioning partnerships
Niall Bolger, Chief Executive, London Borough of Sutton, and PSTA Ambassador
Terry Rich, Chair and Ambassador, Public Service Transformation Academy
Tom Alexander, London borough of Sutton
Brendan O’Keefe, Epic CIC
Jonathan Lindley, Mutuals Programme, OCS - Leadership and culture change: Relationships and collaboration as key to transformation
Mark Rogers, former Chief Executive, Birmingham, PSTA Ambassador, and Executive Director, Collaborate
Debbie Jones, RedQuadrant
Richard Williams, Director, National Council for Voluntary Sector Organisations
Paul Griffiths, Chief Superintendent at Policesupers
John Gillespie, National Council for Voluntary Sector Organisations
12.30 Lunch and special networking activity.
Meet the PSTA and partners, connections space
Take the chance to meet our partners, sponsors, and exhibitors:
- Think Local, Act Personal (TLAP) – social care co-creation
- Apolitical – a free platform helping public services and their partners in 120+ countries find the best policies worldwide and connect with the people behind them
- ESPO – a public-sector owned professional buying organisation
- One Team Government (#oneteamgov) – a global community, working together to radically reform the public sector
- Co-operative Councils Innovative Network (CCIN) – a collaboration between local authorities committed to transforming the way they work with communities
- Attending exhibitors include – RedQuadrant, the White Hall and Industries Group (WIG), E3M, the Public Sector Show, GoLab (Government Outcomes Lab), Browne Jacobson, BDO Consulting, and National Council for Voluntary Sector Organisations (NCVO)
13.30 Second breakout sessions – unconference options plus:
- Government-civil society relations: The disabling state
Richard Wilson, Director, OSCA
Nick Hopkins, Director, Nick Hopkins Consulting
Jan Morgan
Aidan Ward
Catherine Taylor, Head of Member Value, Whitehall and Industry Group and Director, PSTA
- Transformative commissioning and procurement: The art of the possible – using social value to achieve outcomes
Dai Powell, HCT Group
Julian Blake, Partner, Stone King
Sarah Ireland, London Borough of Kingston
Jonathan Bland, E3M, Social Business International, and Director, PSTA
- Transforming delivery: Nothing changes unless public service practice changes – learning from how to change the frontline
Frank Curran, Head of Consulting, RedQuadrant
Dennis Vergne, Chief Executive of Basis
Nick Davies, Associate Director at Institute for Government
John Mortimer, Consultant, Impro Consulting - Leadership and culture change: What does it take to change culture? Reconnecting people with the true role of public services, nurturing social movements for change
Andy Mahon, former Partner, BDO, and PSTA Ambassador
Terry Rich, Chair and Ambassador, Public Service Transformation Academy
Benjamin Taylor, Chief Executive, Public Service Transformation Academy
Stephen Bediako, Founder, The Social Innovative Partnership
Edward Pinkard, Director of Transformation, States of Guernsey
14.15 Session changeover
14.25 Final breakout sessions – unconference sessions plus:
- Government-civil society relations: Developing and connecting to civil society and social action
Genevieve Laurier, The Social Innovative Partnership
Richard Wilson, Director, OSCA,
Stephen Moss, RedQuadrant - Transformative commissioning and procurement: The possibilities of public sector procurement
Peter Ware, Head of Government & Infrastructure, Browne Jacobson
Josh Lowe, Lead Researcher, Apolitical - Transforming delivery: Social investment as tool for transformation
Dominic Llewellyn, CEO Numbers for Good
Terry Clark, Head of Social Care Commissioning, London Borough of Sutton
Nigel Ball, Deputy Director, Government Outcomes Lab
Anna Shiel, Head of Origination, Big Society Capital - Leadership and culture change: Being a transformation leader – transform yourself or be a victim of the system? Public service disobedience
Joanna Killian, Chief Executive, Surrey County Council, and PSTA Ambassador
Garath Symonds, Assistant Director, Commissioning and Prevention Children’s Service Administration, Surrey County Council
Stephen Bediako, Founder, The Social Innovative Partnership
Pauline Roberts, RedQuadrant
Deborah Rozansky, Health lead, RedQuadrant
15.15 Break
15.30 Closing plenary – it doesn’t have to be this way
Chaired by Terry Rich, Chair, and Ambassador, Public Service Transformation Academy, with:
- Dr. Charlotte Augst, Partnership Director of the Richmond Group, a coalition of 14 of the leading health and social care organisations in the voluntary sector
- Claire Dove OBE DL, Chief Executive of Blackburne House, and Crown Representative of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector
Table work – mutual support and connections – Jonathan Bland, E3M, Social Business International, and Director, PSTA
Wrap up and thanks – Jonathan Bland
16.30 Close and later in the bar at the Parcel Yard, King’s Cross
Many thanks to Basis Ltd – www.basis.co.uk – for sponsoring the after-conference drinks
Please let us know if you have any dietary or accessibility requirements
Details
- Date:
- May 24, 2018
- Time:
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10:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Cost:
- £138.00 – £354
- Event Category:
- Events
Venue
- Camden Centre
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Camden Centre, Bidborough St
London, WC1H 9JE