Archives for September 17th, 2009

TOP POLICE OFFICER RAISES CONCERNS OVER VETTING SCHEME

Headlines, PublicNet: 17 September, 2009

A senior police officer has joined criticisms of a proposed scheme for vetting adults who volunteer to work with children. Sir Hugh Orde, the President of the Association of Chief Police Officers, said the scheme was a ‘blunt instrument’ and he warned that police forces might end up paying outside agencies to check their own intelligence if the scheme goes ahead.

Read more on TOP POLICE OFFICER RAISES CONCERNS OVER VETTING SCHEME…



‘GROUND BREAKING’ LEARNING NETWORK AIMS TO STRENGTHEN CARE SECTOR

Headlines, PublicNet: 17 September, 2009

A new national learning network on sustainable social care has been launched as a means of strengthening the sector. It has been established by the Local Government Information Unit and is sponsored by the Social Care Institute for Excellence and the Department of Health.

Read more on ‘GROUND BREAKING’ LEARNING NETWORK AIMS TO STRENGTHEN CARE SECTOR…

SEVEN LESSONS FOR LEADING IN A CRISIS

Book News, PublicNet: 17 September, 2009

By Bill George

The author draws from his own in-the-trenches experience and lessons from leaders who have weathered tough storms.
With straight talk and clear directions, George shows leaders specifically what they must do to become strong leaders and survive any crisis. His seven lessons include: Face Reality, Starting with Yourself; Never Waste a Good Crisis; and Be Aggressive: This is Your Best Chance to Win.

Read more on SEVEN LESSONS FOR LEADING IN A CRISIS…

© PublicNet is a KnowShare production | Technology by Jag Singh + Hilton & Hilton Ltd | Admin Log in