Research report into digital leadership in local government
Created By:
Tim Adams
Last updated:
15 Jun 2022
Report
Research undertaken in 2017 by the Local Government Information Unit (LGiU) investigating for the first time the attitudes and perceptions of local elected representatives on digital technology, governance and leadership in their authorities. Author, Theo Blackwell (Chief London Digital Officer and former Camden councillor), gathered data from over 800 elected councillors across England, to give unique insight into digital leadership and the potential sleeping giant that local public services represent both for reform and the growth of markets for solutions to public service challenges.
Category:
Critical success factors » Leadership and management
Critical success factors » Approach to change
Critical success factors » Getting the best from staff
Characteristics » Role of the authority
Characteristics » Role of the elected member
Characteristics » Use of data and intelligence
Characteristics » Use of digital and technology
Change approach » Service focus
Change approach » Customer focus
Change approach » Joined up
Change approach » Community focus
Local government services » Administration and government