Discover why horizon scanning is essential for UK local authorities. Learn what it is, explore methods like the Three Horizons Framework, PESTLE and SWOT analysis, and understand how councils can anticipate future trends, risks, and opportunities. Includes practical steps, common pitfalls, real-world examples, and a checklist to embed foresight into governance for proactive, future-ready leadership.

Testing organisational structures before sign-off is essential for councils. Skipping this step risks costly rework and confusion. Use multiple methods, design criteria checks, realistic scenarios, operational walk-throughs, and Goold & Campbell’s nine tests, to ensure alignment and flexibility. Testing saves time, money, and credibility by preventing structural failure and guarantees your design works in practice, not just theory.

Discover why whole-systems thinking is essential for local government team design. Explore six practical questions that help councils break silos, build adaptive structures, and deliver joined-up outcomes. Learn from UK examples, integrated care partnerships, and prevention strategies that work. Are we using reorganisation and devolution to truly optimise collaboration across the public sector for better community outcomes?

Discover the pros and cons of internal vs external organisational design (OD) consultancy in UK local government. Explore how councils are navigating transformation, reorganisation, and devolution by blending internal OD teams with external expertise. Learn from case studies including Somerset, Luton, and Hillingdon, and understand when to use Big Four firms, SMEs, or in-house capability to drive sustainable change, build internal capacity, and deliver long-term value.

Explore the difference and synergy between organisational design and organisational development in UK local government. Learn why both are essential during transformation, with case studies from Hillingdon, Suffolk, and Essex councils. Discover how aligning structure with strategy and investing in people leads to resilient, responsive public services. Ideal for council leaders, HR professionals, and transformation teams navigating change.