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Tag Archives: Leadership
Successful change needs radical leadership which isn’t afraid to make mistakes
As Tim Harford and others observe, ultimate success in public policy often starts with a failure. And yet as Fraser Nelson observed in the Telegraph on Friday, Britain’s political culture obstructs and obscures successful experiments. The conservative institutions that orchestrate our public services … Continue reading
Posted in Public Services
Tagged Education, Innovation, Leadership, Profit, Radical, Risk, Success
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David Cameron’s make or break moment
The photos of David Cameron in Libya last week are pure political gold dust. They are the images politicians dream of. The shots of Cameron being cheered and applauded were not just shown in the UK but broadcast around the … Continue reading
Posted in Party Politics
Tagged David Cameron, Ed Miliband, Foreign Affairs, Leadership, Political Instincts, Polls
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The Conservatives must govern for now, not for 2015
There is no doubt that not winning the general election last year was a big blow for David Cameron, and the Conservative Party as a whole. Failing to gain a majority meant that Cameron’s big plans for changing the country … Continue reading
Posted in Party Politics
Tagged Campaigning, Change, Conservatism, David Cameron, Elections, Leadership, Making a Difference, What Next
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The Balance of Politics
The practice of politics is about striking the right balance between reflecting public opinion and leading it. Successful political leaders often claim leadership of the public opinion they are reflecting, and usually when engaged in trying to lead it are … Continue reading
Are czars the answer?
I am quite a fan of Martin Lewis. I think he helps consumers stand up to big financial institutions, and arms them with clear information about both their rights and their responsibilities. I am not, though, a fan of his … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged Building a better future, Campaigning, Czars, Delivery, Leadership, Process
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