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A new policy or programme would not be enough. It needed a radical rethink about how we could put people and connections at the heart of public services.
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Though much conversation and effort centres around a more efficient government, not enough attention goes into strengthening the relationships people have with their communities and governments. These fragile relationships make governing even harder. We are on a journey to better understand what people need from their governments, how to help people feel more connected to decision-making and what governments can do to bring both citizens and public servants together to solve the biggest challenges of our time.
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So far, this journey has focused on how government can be more human, a key aspect of legitimacy. So far, this research has uncovered five key ‘behaviours’ that can help strengthen those all-important relationships:
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We always have our ear to the ground and are constantly seeking and sharing emerging insights that are shaping the future of government.
Inspired by the empowerment of Dutch nurses demonstrated by Buurtzorg, we teamed up with Frontline and Buurtzorg Britain & Ireland to create a blueprint for children’s social care that prioritises relationships between social workers and children and families.
Understanding how The Shared Power Principle can address the twin challenges of effectiveness and legitimacy
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Governments have always faced two serious challenges: bringing about the results people expect, while remaining trusted and relevant. Both challenges are equally important and hard to get right – addressing them well requires a new kind of government that values the role everyone can play, working with people from all backgrounds and ideologies to build the future of government together.
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So far, this journey has focused on how government can be more human, a key aspect of legitimacy. So far, this research has uncovered five key ‘behaviours’ that can help strengthen those all-important relationships:
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The Shared Power Principle
Toby Lowe – Senior Lecturer in Public Leadership and Management, Newcastle Business School and Enterprise
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Through many conversations with practitioners, scholars and experts, we’ve begun to observe a shift towards a different model of government. It's all about how power is shared.
We have unearthed four patterns – subsidiarity, relationships, accountability and learning – that governments around the world are using to better tackle the effectiveness and legitimacy challenges they face. What underlies these patterns is what we are calling 'The Shared Power Principle' that we believe government needs to embrace to really make a difference to people everywhere.
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Inspired by the empowerment of Dutch nurses demonstrated by Buurtzorg, we teamed up with Frontline and Buurtzorg Britain & Ireland to create a blueprint for children’s social care that prioritises relationships between social workers and children and families.
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Understanding how The Shared Power Principle can address the twin challenges of effectiveness and legitimacy
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If we can’t trust the data in the system, then the system itself becomes a lie — and until we change this, it will always be difficult to create positive outcomes or even to speak openly about what we can achieve.
Making It Happen: The Future of Government in Action
So, do you think that The Shared Power Principle can help address the twin challenges of effectiveness and legitimacy?
Do you know of others that are sharing power to create positive outcomes for people? We want to hear from you.
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Ira Campbell Managing Director, Marcus Lipton Community Centre
Working together to solve problems need not be a fantasy
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Download The Shared Power Principle Discussion Paper
Governments have always faced two serious challenges: bringing about the results people expect, while remaining trusted and relevant. Both challenges are equally important and hard to get right – addressing them well requires a new kind of government that values the role everyone can play, working with people from all backgrounds and ideologies to build the future of government together.
To help shape our thinking on the Future of Government we’ve been:
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If we can’t trust the data in the system, then the system itself becomes a lie — and until we change this, it will always be difficult to create positive outcomes or even to speak openly about what we can achieve.
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Through many conversations with practitioners, scholars and experts, we’ve begun to observe a shift towards a different model of government. It's all about how power is shared.
We have unearthed four patterns – subsidiarity, relationships, accountability and learning – that governments around the world are using to better tackle the effectiveness and legitimacy challenges they face. What underlies these patterns is what we are calling 'The Shared Power Principle' that we believe government needs to embrace to really make a difference to people everywhere.
READ MORE
Buurtzorg: revolutionising home care in the Netherlands
Learning from those
who are making
it happen
So, do you think that The Shared Power Principle can help address the twin challenges of effectiveness and legitimacy?
Do you know of others that are sharing power to create
positive outcomes for people?
We want to hear from you. Join the conversation.
Understanding how The Shared Power Principle can address the twin challenges of effectiveness and legitimacy
DOWNLOAD DISCUSSION PAPER
Subsidiarity
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Reimagining government
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Ira Campbell Managing Director, Marcus Lipton Community Centre
Though much conversation and effort centres around a more efficient government, not enough attention goes into strengthening the relationships people have with their communities and governments. These fragile relationships make governing even harder. We are on a journey to better understand what people need from their governments, how to help people feel more connected to decision-making and what governments can do to bring both citizens and public servants together to solve the biggest challenges of our time.
Valuing
citizens' voices and respond to them
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help governments
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Listening to citizens to
help governments
strengthen legitimacy
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A new policy or programme would not be enough. It needed a radical rethink about how we could put people and connections at the heart of public services.
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Young people hear a lot of politicians talking and talking but then nothing ever seems to happen... they just need to start being honest – if something can’t happen then sit down with them and explain why that is the case.
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Making It Happen: The Future of Government in Action
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