#CILIPS13 Ross Martin Policy Director Centre for Scottish Public Policy June 2013

CSPP Independent, Virtual and Well Read Current Policy Theme: Connecting People & Place Public Service Reform What Shape Scotland?

Ross Martin Pupil Student Teacher Politician Adviser/Consultant Public Policy

CILIPS Diverse Membership Promote the Sector Educate, Enthuse and spread Enjoyment Making a Difference?

Making a Difference through Community Empowerment Context – communities of interest? Culture – aims, aspirations, needs and desires Creativity – in the doors or out and about? Public Service Reform

Budget driven or service improvement led? Working in isolation or integrating with others? Structures, systems and public accountability Where do you fit in the wider public service family? What role(s) can you play on the road to reform?

Making a Difference Asset Management – expansion and diversity Cross service collaborations – FE, NHS and Transport Community Clubs – Bowling, Football and Rugby Events – Commonwealth Games, Ryder Cup Workplaces – reading clubs, authors Plans and Policies – SOAs, LDPs and SPGs

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