Thursday the 15th July saw us open the doors of our office for free consultations with local health and social care providers. The idea was to let other businesses operating within the same sector to come and discuss the types of digital media solutions we are able to provide, and more importantly, have a look at the work we have produced for other organisations.
We had a very positive response from the invitations we sent out and had the opportunity to speak to several organisations who seemed very interested in what we could do for them and how we operate at Practice Solutions. We have already planned a number of follow-up meetings to take our discussions forward.
We plan to hold another open day in late autumn, where we will be offering free consultations for those interested in our training and consultancy solutions. If you would like to attend, please let us know.
Monday, 26 July 2010
Thursday, 15 July 2010
Monday, 12 July 2010
Get people involved early!
The future will inevitable mean changes in the way services are provided. In exploring the options and choices for the future, there may be an inclination to protect key stake holders from the realities of change. Key stakeholders need to be involved at an early stage in planning and implementation. There may be a protective inclination to shield and protect vulnerable people from the debate. There can be a variety of cogent and understandable arguments offered for this approach; the desire not to raise unnecessary anxiety; concern that debate will be hijacked by powerful forces; or the belief that professionals know best!
I can't but think that any attempt to defend people from the consequences of change however well meaning, might deal a fatal blow to any attempt to build future services 'fit for purpose'. Those who might propose this approach may ultimately have the unenviable task of defending something which has excluded local people in the debate about future social care services for their community.
We know it's not easy to engage the wider community, but it is a challenge that we have to face full on if future decisions are to be empowering, understood and accepted.
Gabe
I can't but think that any attempt to defend people from the consequences of change however well meaning, might deal a fatal blow to any attempt to build future services 'fit for purpose'. Those who might propose this approach may ultimately have the unenviable task of defending something which has excluded local people in the debate about future social care services for their community.
We know it's not easy to engage the wider community, but it is a challenge that we have to face full on if future decisions are to be empowering, understood and accepted.
Gabe
Monday, 5 July 2010
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