Cathy Garner appointed to think tank
CATHY Garner, the chief executive of Manchester: Knowledge Capital, has been appointed to sit on a new “Innovators Council” set up by the Cabinet Office.
The council is made up of creative thinkers from public services, charities and businesses to help drive public service reform.
The government said it plans to fast-track ideas to deliver better and more efficient services.
It is part of a series of reforms led by the Cabinet Office, including judging departments on how well they innovate and overhauling training for policy makers.
The Innovators Council, which will meet for the first time in June, has issued a call for ideas from frontline staff and members of the public will be asked to contribute innovative ideas to deliver more personalised and efficient public services.
Dr Garner said: “Britain has a great history of innovation in everything from engineering to music and I know that there’s no shortage of bright ideas for improving public services for our citizens.”
Manchester: Knowledge Capital aims to galvanise activity around innovation, attracting commitment, talent and investment.
