How to build service resilience into local public services

This report looks at how organisations can embrace neurodiversity as part of the DE&I agenda, and incorporate strategies to educate employees.

Today’s problems are more complex than ever and navigating crisis looks set to be a permanent feature for leaders and individuals in the years ahead.

Together with independent thinktank Localis, we hosted a roundtable to consider the challenges and opportunities for local growth and regional development in line with government agendas such as ‘Build Back Better’ and ‘Levelling up’.

Together with independent thinktank Localis we hosted ‘Going long’, a roundtable discussion which brought together national and local experts to discuss the implications of the 2021 spending review in respect to the local government’s ability to deliver for people and place.

There is a consensus that the world needs more learning – whether it’s part of society building back better, responding to the future of work in the short term, or equipping the next generation to step into the jobs that we do not yet know about.

In recent months, the Covid-19 pandemic has changed our world in countless ways. And with a new national lockdown in place, there is surely more change to come. Strong leadership in education is essential.

In April 2021 The Department for Education (DfE) issued non-statutory guidance on creating and growing academy trusts*.

Our report considers how a digital mindset can use technology to facilitate and enhance learning, rather than replacing traditional methods entirely.

Our report shows the importance of prioritising workforce resilience and adaptability to allow organisations – and those they serve – to be ready to embrace change.