Vinnicombe S, Harris HPeople Management, (UK), 6 Jan 2000 Vol 6 No 1
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Reports UK research that has looked at why the evidence that women possess the skills to be successful managers and leaders is being ignored by many organizations. Blames the informal organization for this, arguing that this, rather than formal organizational policies, is the main influence on promotion decisions. 

The Civil Service is using the exchange of people as one way to breakdown barriers between the different parts of the public sector as well as those between the voluntary and private sectors. The Interchange scheme promotes and encourages the exchange of people and good practice between the Civil Service and other sectors of the economy.Interchange takes many forms, including secondments, mentoring, non-executive appointments and joint training opportunities. 

There is growing interest across the world in the way public services in the UK are being radically changed. The Publicnet website is a barometer of the increasing attention being given to the change programme and a steadily rising number of overseas visitors are registering their interest in e-government, education and health reforms and improving performance.