1. Planting the Flag
A strategy for ICT-enabled local public services reform
A strong and unified vision of how local public service reform can be enabled by technology is essential. Only in this way can technology really be harnessed to drive efficient and more responsive services at a local level across agencies, councils, health services, police, fire and the third sector. That is the purpose of 'Planting a Flag'
'Planting the Flag' is unique in this respect - with widespread support and contribution in its development from across public and private sectors, it acts as a counter-balance to previous strategies that are more focussed on central government departments. It is a prescription for improvement without being prescriptive about the means. It offers a vision for practical action, but one which recognises the importance and the diversity of local public services.
Planting the Flag is published in a summary version for chief executives, elected members, and senior management teams in local public services, with a more detailed version is available for CIOs/Heads of ICT, ICT specialists, and the private sector.
Full report ( 1.61 MB PDF)
Executive summary ( 86.54 KB PDF)
Socitm's 'Planting the Flag' report forms a great foundation for our focus and activities throughout the year, which will culminate in Socitm 2011 where, 'Planning the Route' will be the main focus and also how we move to the final phase of 'Driving the Route'; making the vision a practical reality!
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Supporting material
Further reference material and resources relating to the following subjects can been downloaded for free at: Documentation and Resources - Socitm policy documents
- Leadership
- Governance
- Organisational Change
- Strategic commissioning and supplier management
- Shared services
- Professionalism.
If you experience any problems in accessing any of these documents please contact Socitm on 01604 497774 or email us at enquiries@socitm.net
