We write occasionally about the issues we see organisations wrestling with — not as abstract commentary, but drawing on Nicci Marzec's own experience of what has actually worked (and what hasn't) in delivering change, leading through transitions and building organisations that perform, in service of the communities they exist for. A first set of themes to develop:
Lessons from contributing to the creation of two new unitary authorities, on pace, governance and bringing people with you.
What an independent culture review can (and can't) tell you, and how to turn findings into a genuine transformation programme.
A practical view on how to establish trust, grip and direction without destabilising an organisation that's already under pressure.
Why strong governance frameworks speed up good decisions rather than slowing them down, drawn from Monitoring Officer experience.
Practical approaches to diversifying income — contracts, grants, trading and partnerships — without losing sight of mission.
On the challenge of demonstrating outcomes for preventative services where results take years, sometimes generations, to show.