Monthly Archives: December 2011

In defence of Intelligent Commissioning

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jo Ivens

I’ve just seen The Argus article about Brighton & Hove’s Intelligent Commissioning programme, criticising work done to reform the way the City decides what it spends its money on. To me it’s a very one sided article, and makes a very common mistake. Commissioning … Continue reading →

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“We don’t measure impact as it’s too difficult” – Brighton & Hove Council

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jo Ivens

I have just received an email which has astonished me so much that I want to share it. It concerns the rhetoric of measuring impact, and why just not bothering is good enough for the local authority Economic Development Team. … Continue reading →

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