Nothing ventured… by Paul Gosling (PF 7/9/07)

Discussion of role of private equity in public sector.

Liberata – CE discusses that the longer investment horizon of PE investors, compared to stock market investors, helps long term strategy – private sector is not immune to organisational politics and incrementalism seen in public sector.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council – launched Transform Sandwell 15 year project. This displays considerable freedom to develop own strategy for delivering services.

Hearts and minds: UK style, by Philip Johnston (PF 7/9/07)

Change in the scope of Home Office to focus on security and policing has created a more streamlined counter-terrorism structure.

Also, reliance on Office for Security and Counter-Terrorism for advice and direction is clear indication strategy as experience.

Discusses ‘incoherence’ in approach – change in policy over consulting Muslim Council of Britain. Link to Logical Incrementalism.

News analysis – The long and winding road ahead for the NHS (PF 14/9/07)

Discussion of new Wanless report on the NHS. An example of logical incrementalism – re-examining progress and direction five years after his previous report.