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Gartner Hype Cycle
Blog post 14/05/2024

Outcome-based commissioning: can we rescue promise from the rubble of hype?

The first effect of policy is on expectations. In every case I can think of, the effect is inflationary.

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Blog post 26/10/2023

How data makes things worse

All light brings shade. My list of ‘changes that have been all upside and no downside’ is short and debatable.

white greek naked statue sitting on white chair
Blog post 21/06/2023

What’s philosophy got to do with evidence reviews?

Ever wondered how to make better use of evidence in decision-making? Follow our latest blog series to find out more about how our Evidence and Knowledge Mobilisation team can help you to make sense of and use evidence from research and practice.

Diagnostics
Blog post 12/05/2023

Diagnosing harms?

All medicines are poisons. Everything that cures could kill if administered in the wrong doses, to the wrong people, at the wrong times, in the wrong ways.

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Blog post 01/04/2023

Decision Making Blog #8: Infinity-shaped debate

I’m argumentative.

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Blog post 01/04/2023

Decision Making Blog #7: Should we 'go with the gut'? Yes, but...

I’m not sure there’s a superlative strong enough to describe ‘T

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Blog post 01/04/2023

Decision Making Blog #6: The most powerful question in decision making?

I’m a fan of Shane Parrish and his organisation Farnam Street (strapline: ‘Helping you master the best of

Decision blog_5
Blog post 01/04/2023

Decision Making Blog #5: Reaching disagreement

Two starting points:  

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Blog post 01/04/2023

Decision Making Blog #4: Embrace uncertainty - it's a badge of honour

Imagine this: 

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Blog post 01/04/2023

Decision Making Blog #3: The black hole of the status quo

Learning is one of the joys of teaching. And I’ve learnt a lot while helping people develop their decision making skills.

Decision Making 2
Blog post 01/04/2023

Decision Making Blog #2: Two under-appreciated sources of leadership power

Some forms of leaders’ power are obvious. Leaders hire and they fire.

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Blog post 01/04/2023

Decision Making Blog #1: Better decision making: a neglected route to improvement?

There are two main routes for health and care services to improve the health of the populations they serve. The

Blog post 01/04/2023

Decision making - a series of blogs on decision quality

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Blog post 05/01/2023

Analysts, we need to talk about…….

The future looks incredibly promising for ana

Insight 2022 Day 4 Analytics
Blog post 24/11/2022

Insight 2022 - Day 4 - The future of healthcare analytics

The future of healthcare analytics.

Insight 2022 - Day  Population
Blog post 24/11/2022

Insight 2022 - Day 4 - Smarter decision-making for your population

Smarter decision-making for your populationNHS England has identified Population Health Management (PHM) as a core strategic aim f

Insight 2022 - Day 3
Blog post 23/11/2022

Insight 2022 - Day 3 - Decision-making in the 21st century NHS – how does it really work?

Decision-making in the 21st century NHS – how does it really work?The NHS Long Term Plan placed an emphasis on better use of data

Insight 2022 - Day 2
Blog post 22/11/2022

Insight 2022 - Day 2 - How the science of systems thinking can support the craft of wise decision making – A GP practice case study

How the science of systems thinking can support the craft of wise decision making – A GP practice case studyIf yo

Insight 2022 - Day 2 Delayed Discharges
Blog post 22/11/2022

Insight 2022 - Day 2 - Understanding the links between delayed discharges and hospital congestion

Understanding the links between delayed discharges and hospital congestionIn January 2022 NHS figures showed that

Insight 2022 - Day 1
Blog post 21/11/2022

Insight 2022 - Day 1 - ICSs working together to be intelligence-led organisations: lessons from history

ICSs working together to be intelligence-led organisations: lessons from historyHow can Integrated Care Systems (ICS

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