Archives for May 22nd, 2003

LEADING OUT LOUD: INSPIRING CHANGE THROUGH AUTHENTIC COMMUNICATION

Book News, PublicNet: 22 May, 2003

By Terry PearceAs the cycle of change increases its speed, leadership communication is becoming more important than ever. Terry Pearce explains how the events of recent years, including the information revolution and the revelation of corporate scandals, have significantly increased the importance of authenticity in leadership to build loyalty in organizations. The book focuses on the source of a message for change, its development as a platform for leadership communication, and its many forms of expression from speeches to e-mails, memos, and even informal “water cooler” conversation. Pearce shows leaders in business, politics, and nonprofits how to communicate their values and vision to inspire commitment; he provides tools and examples from well-known leaders as well as less-known but effective change agents.

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STAR PERFORMERS GET AWARDS

Headlines, PublicNet: 22 May, 2003

Outstanding performance in public service has been recognized by awards. Christine Golden, a Recovery Officer at the Inland Revenue has been named Outstanding Public Servant of the Year. She was selected from 300 nominees for her pioneering approach, commitment and determination in saving over two million pounds in interest payments. She persuaded large employers to pay their Tax and National Insurance Contributions on time by encouraging directors to change their late payment culture.The Public Servant of the Year Awards is an annual event to recognise the achievements of people working in public industries. This covers both central and local government including those in Education, Health, Housing and Uniformed Services. The awards are organised by Public Finance magazine in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, the Cabinet Office and the Office of Government Commerce.

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CALL FOR NEW THINKING IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Headlines, PublicNet: 22 May, 2003

Local councils are challenged to confront established thinking about their role in the community by a report from the Institute of Local Government Studies at the University of Birmingham. The new legal power to promote the economic, social or environmental well-being in their areas creates a wide range of opportunities that could change the way councils respond to local communities and the environment.The new power will allow councils to incur expenditure and give financial assistance so they will be able to spend, lend, and give guarantees. They will be able to make arrangements and agreements and facilitate, co-operate, co-ordinate, so they will be better able to support Local Strategic Partnerships, and set up contracts, companies, trusts and joint ventures. They will be able to exercise functions on behalf of bodies including lead/joint commissioning, integrating services, and pooling budgets, not limited to the NHS. They will be able to provide staff, goods, services, or accommodation to private, voluntary and community sectors.

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