Why Attend?
Benefits of Attending
- Hear examples of departments across public service that are aligning to support the Government's key objectives
- Learn how the latest policy developments will impact on the ability of public services providers to deliver on the Government's strategy
- Understand the role of the public sector in delivering successful, sustainable and prosperous communities, and the highest quality services that make a real difference to end users
- Discuss how a practical approach to collaborative working and the delivery of joined-up services can reap efficiency gains
- Gain insight into exemplary strategies for improvement from organisations who are embracing the principles of the Government's strategic objectives to deliver a prosperous nation - how have these strategies been translated and implemented, and what are the tangible outputs?
- Examples of organisations who are using innovations in the to meet efficiency targets
- Consider examples of public sector departments who are finding innovative and realistic ways to deliver on the agenda and to make a difference to end users
- Hear how improved procurement strategies can be embedded to facilitate effective processes. How do we ensure that projects encompass policy issues and remain on budget?
- Receive guidance and advice on the range of technological innovations that can transform the delivery of service provision
- Receive guidance on delivering best value in audit and inspection
Who Should Attend
The conference is suitable for:
- Heads of Department
- Directors
- Deputy Directors
- Executive Directors
- Non-Executive Directors
- Chief Executives
- Deputy Chief Executives
- Deputy Directors
- Managing Directors
- Account Directors
- Assistant Directors
- Managers
And similar, working in the following areas:
- Public Service Reform
- Improvement
- Government Programme Delivery
- Procurement
- Audit
- Modernisation and Development
- Corporate Affairs
- Community Planning and Regeneration
- Environmental Services
- NHS
- Education
- Finance
- IT
- Building Services
- Customer Operations
- Community Liaison
- Housing Services
- ICT / IT
- Information Services
- Policy
- Efficiency
- Governance and Management
- Health Strategy
- Partnership Projects
- School Services
- Resource Management
- Strategy and Delivery
- Business Development
- Estates & Facilities
It will also be suitable for:
- Councillors
- Heads of Communication
- Principals
- Superintendents
- Government Consultants
- Chief Medical Officers
- Economic Advisors
- Inspectors
- Head Teachers
- Principals
From the following departments and organisations...
This conference is recommended for local authority and public services practitioners. It is also suitable for private and voluntary sector organisations working with the government departments.
- Housing
- Education
- Health
- Community
- Scottish Executive
- Audit Scotland
- Communities Scotland
- COSLA
- Improvement Service
- SOLACE
- Highland Council
- Highlands & Islands Enterprise
- HM Inspectorate of Education
- IDeA
- NHS Board
- NHS Quality Improvement Scotland
- Quality Scotland
- Royal College of Nursing
- Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations
- Scottish Enterprise
- Scottish Further and Higher Education Funding Council
- Scottish Qualifications Authority
- Visit Scotland
- Further and Higher Education Institutions
Networking
One of the key features of Scotland 08 is its ability to provide delegates with unsurpassed networking opportunities. The conference promises a unique mix of high quality seminars and discussion, as well as a re-energised plenary. Over 2 hours of networking are scheduled into the programme with conference breaks designed to encourage attendees to network in a convivial environment. Meet your fellow delegates, speakers and exhibitors over breakfast, coffee or lunch. Share best practice and seek answers to the numerous challenges that we face.
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