Comment from MV's Andrew Laird on the Autumn Statement
MV's Managing Director Andrew Laird comments on the government's budget statement, held on 17th November 2022, and what it means for...
Andrew Laird
Nov 25, 20221 min read
How 'Relational Project Management' can help NHS providers to deliver projects collaboratively
John Copps describes how Relational Project Management can help NHS organisations manage complex projects around collaboration. The...
John Copps
Nov 22, 20223 min read
How 'Relational Project Management' can help local government deliver projects effectively
John Copps outlines how Relational Project Management can help local government officers manage complex projects around relationships and...
John Copps
Nov 22, 20223 min read
Local government is better placed than Whitehall to make Levelling Up work
Luke Bevir argues that local councils – not central government – are in the best position to level up the UK, and should be trusted to...
Luke Bevir
Nov 15, 20223 min read
What can positive disrupters learn from the failure of Trussonomics?
Successful disruption is critical to making progress - but it has to be planned and executed correctly. Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng saw...
Andrew Laird
Nov 4, 20225 min read
MV welcomes publication of the fourth issue of the Strengthening Families Learning Journal
The fourth issue of the Strengthening Families Learning Journal has been published, with a focus on the theme of ‘working with families...
Mutual Ventures
Oct 28, 20221 min read
From instruction to delivery: implementing the Care Review
Emmet Regan provides a framework of four 'Ps' - people, perspective, partners and prioritising - to guide implementation of the...
Emmet Regan
Oct 18, 20224 min read
Creating the conditions for successful NHS collaboration
Successful collaboration requires openness and honesty, a recognition of your own strengths and weaknesses, and a commitment to resolving...
John Copps
Oct 12, 20223 min read
As budgets tighten, spending on “people” and “place” must have common goals
Mark Bandalli and Andrew Laird argue that for a successful economy we need to value social capital and invest in people and communities....
Mark Bandalli
Oct 7, 20223 min read
Relational Project Management on a page
Relational Project Management is an approach that puts human relationships at the centre of managing projects. It is about establishing...
John Copps
Oct 5, 20221 min read
Video introduction to Relational Project Management
Relational Project Management is Mutual Ventures’ people-centred approach to project management. It recognises that successful outcomes...
John Copps
Oct 5, 20221 min read
Strong models of collaboration will ensure the NHS retains a diverse set of healthcare providers
Matt Carter argues that emerging forms of provider collaborative, led by a range of different health sector providers, can improve care...
Matt Carter
Aug 9, 20223 min read
Useful resources from the Strengthening Families national learning event
On the 14-15th June, the Department for Education's Strengthening Families Protecting Children (SFPC) Programme held an online national...
Jordan Binedell
Jul 8, 20222 min read
A collaborative ‘big picture’ approach is the best way to support vulnerable children
Luke Bevir argues that we need a ‘big picture’ approach to address the needs of vulnerable children, drawing on knowledge and skills from...
Luke Bevir
Jul 6, 20222 min read
Reform and Relationships: Making the Care Review a Reality
The Care Review may not be perfect but in its recognition that reform is about relationships, it offers a chance for genuine change says...
Emmet Regan
Jun 6, 20223 min read
A reset focused on family & relationships: MV welcomes the Care Review
MV welcomes the publication of the Independent Review of Children's Social Care, as ‘a once in a generation opportunity to reset...
John Copps
May 23, 20222 min read
Learning from the Family Valued approach to children's services in Newcastle
Mutual Ventures welcomes the publication of a report describing the process and lessons learnt one year into the implementation of Family...
John Copps
May 23, 20221 min read
The ‘people’s choice’ for health and care leadership
Andrew Laird argues that councils should take the lead role set out in the government's intentions for 'place-based' health and social...
Andrew Laird
May 12, 20223 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Effective provider collaboratives in a reformed NHS
Catch up on our webinar - in partnership with Bevan Brittan LLP - on 'How to form effective provider collaboratives in a reformed NHS'...
Mutual Ventures
May 4, 20221 min read
Catch up on our webinar: UK Shared Prosperity Fund – What we know and what to do now
Catch up on our free webinar – UK Shared Prosperity Fund: What we know and what to do now – held on Wednesday 20th April at 10-11am....
Mutual Ventures
Apr 22, 20221 min read