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- Lord Levene, former chairman of Lloyds of London, on the social value of banking - via @Peston. http://t.co/W9GK0VIm 2 days ago
- Blog post: Story matters - the results of my academic research on narrative coaching. http://t.co/pRa36vwB 5 days ago
- How digital technology changes the value of universites. John Naughton on the desktop degree. http://t.co/TNRCs6Nh 5 days ago
- If you're an extravert who manages introverts, assume you haven't a clue – @oliverburkeman in Guardian. http://t.co/gzHmb8uC 6 days ago
- Social value is a central concern for corporate leaders as governments fail to get a grip. Gillian Tett in FT. http://t.co/APcVB8MV 6 days ago
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Libraries are needed now more than ever
Camden Council in north London, where I live, is considering changing the ethos of its libraries – to allow people to bring in food and drink and use their mobile phones. The intention is to make libraries more appealing to … Continue reading
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Tagged credit crunch, knowledge, learning, libraries, local government, public policy, public value, recession
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How local councils are surprised by things which seem obvious to the rest of us
Close to where I live in north London, Camden Council’s road maintenance team have upset residents by resurfacing part of an 18th century cobbled street with tarmac. Perrin’s Court in Hampstead is a quiet, semi-pedestrianised alley with pavement cafés. People … Continue reading
