Dr Ian C Elliott

Tag: education

  • 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…

  • Why become a Fellow of the HEA?

    Why become a Fellow of the HEA?

    Don’t ask students to engage in theory and reflection if you’re not prepared to do it yourself.

  • Do league tables matter?

    Do league tables matter?

    League tables are most commonly associated with football. Everyone knows that the team who wins the most games goes up the league table. The team who finishes top at the end of the season our the league champions. Having won the league the champions may secure promotion to a higher league or entry to other competitions…

  • Coffee, lunch, education, networking, experience, trip to Brussels!

    Coffee, lunch, education, networking, experience, trip to Brussels!

    We are bringing together academic researchers for a colloquium on leading change in public services. Attendance for delegates is FREE. Book now to reserve your place.

  • ACOSVO Leadership Exchange

    ACOSVO Leadership Exchange

    Reflections on my participation in the ACOSVO Leadership Exchange programme.

  • Academics in the Real World

    Academics in the Real World

    I’m often asked if I have any real world experience. Sometimes I’m even told ‘what would you know about the real world’. There are so many flaws in both those standpoints (and much has been written about this previously) but I think there is another important point to consider. What is happening here, is that there…

  • What is an MPA?

    What is an MPA?

    NB: This was originally posted in 2016. As of September 2018 I no longer work at Queen Margaret University. As such some of the links on the below post may no longer work. For information about my current post please go to the About Me section of this website. By Dr Ian C Elliott, Dr Peter Falconer…

  • Training and education for public service workers mustn’t be forgotten

    Training and education for public service workers mustnt be forgotten.

  • Why I don’t like email

    Please don’t email me Every semester when I start my undergraduate teaching I begin by setting the ground rules. Things like the importance of attendance, the need for extensive reading and so on. All what I would expect is fairly standard stuff. However, one area where I seem to differ from many academics is in…

  • What are Public ‘Services’

    In a previous post I highlighted some of the challenges that are inherent in managing public services due to the nature of being ‘public’. However, there are also challenges that come with managing a ‘service’. These challenges apply across private and public services, and whether delivered by public, private or Third sectors. These issues are…