Resources - Transformation and Innovation Exchange
Alliance for Useful Evidence
A UK-wide network from Nesta that promotes the use of high quality
evidence to inform decisions on strategy, policy and practice. Through
advocacy, publishing research, sharing ideas and advice, ..
By
Tim Adams
Published 17 June
Publishing local services information to new national data standard Open Referral UK
Since 2015 local government (led by the LGA and participating
councils) has been working to develop a new national data standard to
set out how information about local and hyper local services mi..
By
Tim Adams
Published 19 May
Mobility Hub initiative at Plymouth City Council to support climate change challenge
This scheme forms part of a programme of investment through the Transforming
Cities Fund (TCF) , that collectively, helps reduce congestion,
improve air quality and help the city prosper by in..
By
Tim Adams
Published 04 February
Benchmarking at Coventry City Council
This case study highlights the work that Coventry City Council has
undertaken to view local and comparative performance data for
benchmarking. Coventry makes use of the LG Inform Plus direct data..
By
Mike Thacker
Published 09 October 2020
New Zealand charter for algorithm use in predictive analytics and artificial intelligence
In August 2020, the NZ Government become the first in the world to
outline a set of standards to guide the use of algorithms by public
agencies. We live in a data rich world where algorithms pla..
By
Tim Adams
Published 19 August 2020
North East Cambridge Area action Plan
Two councils in the Cambridge area - Cambridge City and South
Cambridgeshire - have joined forces to communicate and inform their
citizens about their plan for area rejuvenation. They have used c..
By
Tim Adams
Published 30 July 2020
The Outsourcing Playbook
Key policies, good practice and guidance from the Cabinet Office on
making outsourcing decisions and contracting outside suppliers for the
delivery of public services.
Published 11 June 2020
How One Person Can Change the Conscience of an Organization
Corporate transformations do not always start at the top. Middle
managers can make significant change when they have the right
mindset. This article summarises the key elements of that mindset,
..
Published 08 June 2020
Six Methods of Online Consultation
A guide to different ways to consult with local people using online
methods, by CitizenLab 2020
Published 02 April 2020
LGA / ODI eLearning modules on better use of data and open data
The Local Government Association and the Open Data Institute worked
in partnership in 2017/8 to develop a series of six online, free
eLearning modules aimed at helping to inform users on the best..
By
Tim Adams
Published 05 March 2020
NHS Digital Academy
Nationally funded programme of world-class health informatics training
By
Tim Adams
Published 04 March 2020
Stats Life community
A range of information from the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) on
events, training, and articles on a wide variety of subjects
By
Tim Adams
Published 04 March 2020
New Economy - Manchester
New Economy is a trading arm of the Greater Manchester Combined
Authority. Established in July 2009 to deliver policy, strategy and
research advice to promote economic growth and prosperity in Gr..
By
Tim Adams
Published 04 March 2020
Planning service: reducing costs and increasing income from new commercial services
Wycombe District
Council reduced the annual cost of its planning service by
£500,000 without cutting jobs. Client satisfaction and staff
morale were maintain..
By
Peter Forest
Published 03 March 2020
The 7 Lenses of Transformation Maturity Matrix
A tool for teams to assess the progress of their transformation
programme and identify which areas need more attention, developed by
the Government Digital Service.
Published 25 February 2020
The Art of Brilliance: A Handbook for Leaders of Transformation Programmes
A practical guide to help project managers focus on the right
behaviours that are needed to deliver complex transformations.
Published 25 February 2020
Birmingham – climate change and vulnerable communities
Birmingham's Climate Change Adaptation Partnership is putting health
inequalities at the heart of its strategy. It's offering a range of
tools and approaches to identify which communities will ne..
Published 25 February 2020
Wise Council: Insights From The Cutting Edge Of Data-Driven Local Government
This Nesta and LGA report, the second in the Local Datavores series,
uses case study research to promote some of the more pioneering uses
of data in local government. It features a wide range of ..
By
Tim Adams
Published 30 January 2020
How Toronto Reined In Big Tech
An article in the New York
Times on how Toronto plans to work with a private sector partner to
develop as a 'smart city', but keep the data collected as a public asset.
Published 24 January 2020