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Paul O'Brien

Paul O'Brien

Paul O'Brien is chief executive of APSE

Articles by Paul O'Brien

FINANCE

Capture communications

By Paul O'Brien | 27 March 2013

Paul O'Brien discusses how to maximise the benefits of social media for front-line services.

ECONOMIC GROWTH

The phenomenon of more demand with less resources

By Paul O'Brien | 13 February 2013

A degree of demand management is needed within local government according to Paul O'Brien.

BUSINESS

Hands-on approach to apprenticeships

By Paul O'Brien | 05 February 2013

Youth unemployment is a major concern nationally, says Paul O'Brien. But Fife is one example of h...

FINANCE

Developing commercial strategies in the age of austerity

By Paul O'Brien | 22 November 2012

As budget cuts bite, managers are looking to alternative forms of income generation, according to...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Local government in 2020

By Paul O'Brien | 11 October 2012

Paul O'Brien shares his thoughts on what local government could look like in 2020.

FINANCE

The future of public service provision

By Paul O'Brien | 23 August 2012

Decisions about service delivery should be grounded in hard evidence, according to Paul O'Brien.

CLIMATE CHANGE

Joining the green dots

By Paul O'Brien | 25 July 2012

Councils are making great strides in bringing together actions to combat climate change but more ...

BUSINESS

Ensuring a better outcome

By Paul O'Brien | 18 July 2012

The 'ensuring' council offers a much more positive alternative than 'enabling' and 'commissioning...

FINANCE

The reality of financial Armageddon

By Paul O'Brien | 11 July 2012

Paul O'Brien says local government in the UK is hurtling towards a significant crossroads.

BUSINESS

The life-cycle of markets

By Paul O'Brien | 30 May 2012

Insourcing is a significant trend, and one that is likely to continue within the existing public ...

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