Please release me, by Gary Sturgess

Please release me, by Gary Sturgess (PF 23/11/07)

Presents a dynamic contracting model, respecting managerial professionalism, as an alternative to central planning and government targets. Eg. Prisons, where contracting and benchmark competition have been used to raise standards across the sector. Contract make managers more autonomous and more accountable, and make it possible to enforce service standards.