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The Scottish Approach to Public Services

Find out about our new bursary to study the Scottish Approach to Public Services.

Posted byiancelliott05/02/201802/11/2020Posted inDoctoral research, Leading ChangeTags:leadership, Leading Change, PhD, public administration, public service, research, scotland3 Comments on The Scottish Approach to Public Services

Practising What We Preach

So much current public administration research and practice involves collaboration – it would be a nonsense if we didn’t practise what we preach!

Posted byiancelliott17/04/201718/04/2017Posted inMPATags:leadership, learning, MPA, public service, third sector2 Comments on Practising What We Preach

Interview with Stuart Duncan, Public Services Management Graduate

Stuart Duncan graduated in 2010. Here he reflects on the value of postgraduate study at QMU.

Posted byiancelliott15/03/201709/03/2017Posted inMPA, Public Services GovernanceTags:leadership, learning, MPA, public administration, public serviceLeave a comment on Interview with Stuart Duncan, Public Services Management Graduate

Interview with David Crighton, Master of Public Administration (MPA) student

“Through the MPA, I’m looking to gain a greater knowledge of public administration and to be challenged academically”.

Posted byiancelliott23/01/201717/01/2017Posted inMPA, Public Services GovernanceTags:higher education, leadership, learning, MPA, public serviceLeave a comment on Interview with David Crighton, Master of Public Administration (MPA) student

The Sustainability of the Scottish Approach to Policy-Making

In ongoing research I am exploring the extent to which the ‘Scottish Approach to Policy-Making’ has led to significant change in practice. In doing so I hope to highlight some key lessons for future development.

Posted byiancelliott21/11/2016Posted inMPA, Public Services GovernanceTags:leadership, politics, public services, scotland1 Comment on The Sustainability of the Scottish Approach to Policy-Making

I Tried to Bribe an Official

Earlier this year I tried to bribe an official. Actually, I didn’t really. But this was how it was construed. The experience made me think a lot about bureaucracy, process, control and leadership.

Posted byiancelliott18/11/2016Posted inMPA, Public Services GovernanceTags:leadership, learning, public servicesLeave a comment on I Tried to Bribe an Official

The Stories We Tell

For many people the summer holidays are a time to catch up with some reading. For me this largely involves Julia Donaldson books. But recently I discovered a new favourite – Yertle the Turtle. Here is why it should be required reading in every Business School.

Posted byiancelliott31/08/201601/09/2016Posted inLeading Change, Public Services GovernanceTags:ethics, leadership, learningLeave a comment on The Stories We Tell

Leading Change in Public Services – Abstracts

Abstracts for papers presented at ‘Leading Change in Public Services’, 13 May 2016.

Posted byiancelliott10/05/2016Posted inLeading Change, UncategorizedTags:change, leadership, public sectorLeave a comment on Leading Change in Public Services – Abstracts

Leading Change is Full of Nonsense

Change management literature is full of nonsense. It’s time for some critical debate.

Posted byiancelliott04/05/201609/05/2016Posted inLeading Change, Public Services GovernanceTags:change, leadership, organisational change, public servicesLeave a comment on Leading Change is Full of Nonsense

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.

Posted byiancelliott02/05/201608/07/2016Posted inLearning and Teaching, MPA, Public Services GovernanceTags:change, education, leadership, MPA, public managementLeave a comment on Coffee, lunch, education, networking, experience, trip to Brussels!

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