Dr Ian C Elliott

Strategic Leadership for Public Services – The Impact and Legacy of the Strategic State in Scotland

I have a PhD bursary available on this topic. The research will commence in October 2019 and is funded for three years. Do get in touch if you would like more information. There is growing interest in ideas of Public Leadership (Dickinson et al. 2018; Brookes and Grint 2010; t’Hart 2014) and the Strategic State…

December 3, 2018
Community Empowerment needs Community Investment

Community empowerment need shared resources, shared strategy and shared accountability to be successful.

November 16, 2018
JUC Centenary Event – Opening Address 18 October 2018

Good morning everyone and thank you for coming to the JUC Centenary Event. I am Ian Elliott and I’m Vice-Chair of the JUC. I am standing in today for Sam Baron, our Chair, who unfortunately couldn’t make it. The first meeting of the JUC was in London 100 years ago. To mark this milestone we…

November 6, 2018
How to prepare for your viva (PhD / DBA / DProf)

There are already quite a few excellent blog posts available on how to prepare for a doctoral viva. I don’t want to simply repeat what has been said elsewhere but thought I would provide some of my own thoughts on the doctoral viva. I have been a PhD student, PhD and DPA supervisor and PhD…

October 8, 2018
Who cares?

We need people who care. So sign up now, invite others, and let’s set the agenda for the next 100 years.

September 9, 2018
Happy New Year

Whatever you are doing this academic year I wish you all the very best. Happy New Year!

September 3, 2018
One Week To Go

It’s been a tough summer. Lots of ups and downs. A fair amount of pain. But it’s all about to come to an end.

August 24, 2018
Save Scottish Public Administration

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June 14, 2018
Interview with Steven McCabe, Master of Public Administration (MPA) student.

This post first appeared on the QMU website: https://www.qmu.ac.uk/study-here/student-stories/steven-mccabe-master-of-public-adminstration-20180518/ I was looking for a course that would build on my previous qualifications and work experience, as well as increase my understanding of the issues facing public sector professionals and how to best overcome these and deliver high quality public services. This was part of my…

June 1, 2018
My mum

Why I am #RunningDownDementia.

May 14, 2018