SURVEY OF LOCAL AREA AGREEMENTS

Book News: April 20th, 2010

The survey report presents views on service improvements and outcomes from the Local Area Agreement process.

There was a generally positive response to the survey with at least 90 per cent of respondents reporting progress in delivering service improvements. There was an increased understanding of the barriers to service improvement and many reported the discovery of different ways to overcome the barriers through collaborative action.

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POLICE AUTHORITIES MUST CHANGE TO HAVE A DECISIVE INFLUENCE ON POLICING

Book News: April 15th, 2010

Only a third of a sample of police authorities inspected are setting effective long-term strategic plans for themselves or their force, finds a joint report by HMIC and the Audit Commission. As a result, they are not doing enough to identify and deliver policing priorities for their area.

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OPENING UP TALENT: INTEGRATING TALENT MANAGEMENT AND DIVERSITY

Book News: April 13th, 2010

By Claire McCartney and Dianah Worman

Diversity should be threaded through all talent management activities and strategies so organisations can reap the benefits of accessing and developing talent from the widest possible pool. This is the main finding of a new Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development research report.

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DON’T LET ON: NEW MEASURES TO HELP TACKLE UNLAWFUL SUB-LETTING

Book News: April 8th, 2010

By Tom Symons

Social housing tenants who sub-let their properties should be prosecuted for fraud according to a report from the New Local Government Network. Under current rules, sub-letting social housing is a civil offence but the report calls for it to be treated the same as benefit fraud in the eyes of the law. The think-tank’s report claims that at least 50,000 people are fraudulently living in social housing costing councils thousands of pounds and depriving those in real need of housing.

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POLICE AUTHORITIES MUST CHANGE TO HAVE A DECISIVE INFLUENCE ON POLICING

Book News: April 1st, 2010

Only a third of a sample of police authorities inspected are setting effective long-term strategic plans for themselves or their force, finds a joint report by HMIC and the Audit Commission. As a result, they are not doing enough to identify and deliver policing priorities for their area.

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THE POWER OF COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS: SIX PRINCIPLES AND EFFECTIVE TOOLS FOR BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

Book News: March 30th, 2010

By Tom Wolff

In this groundbreaking book, Tom Wolff spells out six proven principles for creating collaborative solutions for healthy communities. The Power of Collaborative Solutions addresses contemporary social problems by helping people of diverse circumstances and backgrounds work together to solve community challenges. Filled with clear principles, illustrative stories, and practical tools, this book shows how to make lasting change really happen.

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COMMON PURPOSE: HOW GREAT LEADERS GET ORGANIZATION TO ACHIEVE THE EXTRAORDINARY

Book News: March 23rd, 2010

By Joel Kurtzman

From one of the most respected names in business and leadership, a rare look at the specifics of how great leaders achieve “common purpose” and success within their organizations.

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ONEPLACE NATIONAL OVERVIEW AND REPORT

Book News: March 18th, 2010

This report is published by the six independent inspectorates and it explains how well the £200 billion spent on local public services is meeting people’s needs. It sets out what we know about what works to guide national and local policymakers. The report also provides information to help local public services overcome some of the common challenges they face.

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THE MANAGEMENT MYTHBUSTER

Book News: March 16th, 2010

By David A. J. Axson

Become a better manager by challenging the myths of commonly accepted management wisdom.

The author provides a humorous review of current management practice with a very serious message. The Management Mythbuster makes an entertaining case for questioning much of the conventional wisdom that pervades management today.

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BEST PRACTICES IN TALENT MANAGEMENT

Book News: March 11th, 2010

By Marshall Goldsmith and Louis Carter.

This book includes the most up-to-date thinking, tools, models, instruments and case studies necessary to identify, lead, and manage talent within the organization and with a focus on results. It extends from thought leadership to real-world practice.

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