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Public management perspective – Colin Talbot
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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Dec 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
“You don’t really understand your own system until you compare it with someone else’s.” Professor Colin Talbot took an unconventional route into academia, having spent time in the private sector before landing his first university job. A seasoned researcher and author who specialises in public services and public management reform, Colin has also worked as a consultant for public sector organisations – allowing him insight into the true operating nature of public bodies and not just the ‘party line’ he is usually fed in his research work. In this episode – a departure from our usual focus on public service leaders’ career challenges and highlights – Colin takes a look back at the UK’s public management changes under New Labour, compares the UK governance system with that of other countries, and explains what he sees as the pitfalls of the country’s heavy reliance on central government, including mistakes made during the COVID-19 pandemic. Peppered with ample context, insights, and examples of what he believes the UK has got wrong – and right – in this podcast Colin puts forward his key messages with verve: that strengthening and empowering local government and encouraging civil servants to spend time in frontline delivery roles are vital if public services are to be improved. An absorbing listen, those seeking to understand public management challenges and how to overcome them will not be disappointed.
Released:
Dec 1, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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