Event roundup: Socitm Midlands local meeting, Birmingham, 7 April 2025
This post covers the Midlands local meeting, held in Birmingham on 7 April. Featured image: Regency Wharf, Birmingham. Source: … Read more
Procurement and social value: Supplier and local authority perspectives
Background Defining social value Social value is what is added to a contract above and beyond the standard requirements. … Read more
Women in tech, considering a career in public sector IT?
Here’s how to find your confidence Thinking about a career in public sector IT? It’s a field with lots … Read more
How Socitm benchmarking supports data-driven decision making – Argyll and Bute Council
Q. Why did you start using Socitm’s benchmarking service? I have been with Argyll and Bute Council since 2004. … Read more
Socitm benchmarking survey exposed need for transformation support – Dorset Council
Q. As a relatively new unitary authority formed in 2019, what were your reasons for using Socitm’s benchmarking and … Read more
Cyber security guidance for public sector practitioners
All staff Cyber threats and incidents Cyber incidents can have a significant impact on staff, both professionally and personally. … Read more
Coaching at work: the power of ‘Ask! Don’t tell.’
As a facilitator for Socitm’s coaching skills course, I often witness first hand the transformative power it has in … Read more
Digital Trends 2025: Beyond Borders
The public sector is no stranger to change, or new trends, but 2025 presents a pivotal moment. As demands … Read more
Socitm launches Digital Trends 2025
Socitm is delighted today (Monday 27 January) to announce the launch of its public sector Digital Trends report for … Read more
10 key questions for public sector leaders – Infographic
As digital transformation continues to reshape our world, it is imperative for public sector leaders to remain proactive in … Read more
What the VUCA!?@*
Navigating leadership in a VUCA world As we enter 2025, UK public sector leaders face unprecedented challenges in a … Read more