Nick Raynsford's Books

Substance Not Spin

An Insider's View of Success and Failure in Government

By: Nick Raynsford

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Substance Not Spin

An Insider's View of Success and Failure in Government

By: Nick Raynsford

Why does policy succeed or fail? In Substance not Spin, Nick Raynsford, a former member of the UK parliament, government minister, and campaigner pulls back the curtain on the front lines of policy making. Drawing on more than forty years of experience working at the very heart of both local and national government and the voluntary sector, Raynsford explores what works and what doesn't in making and implementing policy and legislation. He gives an insider's view on a range of events--some not previously made public--including the botched 1980s reform of housing benefit legislation, the vacuum left by the 1986 abolition of the Greater London Council, the ill-fated 2002 fire and rescue service strike and subsequent reform program, and fitful regeneration in the Thames Gateway in the 2000s. Bringing his investigation up to the current day, he even explores various devolution plans leading to the so-called Northern Powerhouse of the Coalition and now Conservative Government. Offering solutions to obstacles in policy making and implementation and challenging the prevailing public belief that politicians are unable to deliver, Substance not Spin provides a fascinating bridge across the political divide between policy and practice.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

224

Publisher

Policy Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

1447331923

ISBN 13

9781447331926

Delivering New Homes

Processes, Planners and Providers

By: Matthew Carmona,Sarah Carmona,Nick Gallent

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Delivering New Homes

Processes, Planners and Providers

By: Matthew Carmona,Sarah Carmona,Nick Gallent

This book examines the processes and relationships that underpin the delivery of new homes across the United Kingdom, focussing primarily on the land use planning system in England, the way that housing providers engage with that system, and how the processes of engagement are changing or might change in the future. Planning, market and social house building - the three key processes - are first dissected and explored individually, then brought together to study the key areas of interaction between planning and the providers of social and market housing by way of the range of tensions that have consistently dogged those interactions. Extensive illustrative case study material provides a platform to the consideration of developing more integrated, realistic and proactive approaches to planning. Proposing evolutionary, and sometimes radical proposals for change, Delivering New Homes makes a bold contribution to finding a better way of delivering the new homes that the nation increasingly needs.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

356

Publisher

Psychology Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

0415279259

ISBN 13

9780415279253

In The Meantime

Lessons and Learning from a Career in Beer

By: Nick Miller

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

In The Meantime

Lessons and Learning from a Career in Beer

By: Nick Miller

**Business Book Awards 2023 - WINNER** What ingredients do you need to brew a successful career in selling and marketing consumer goods? The lessons found in Nick Miller’s fascinating and motivating story will tell you. Nick Miller sold a lot of beer in his many years in the UK beer industry. Starting in the bingo halls and working men’s clubs of East London, he soon moved up to promoting world-class beer brands into nationwide pub chains and supermarkets. Using a powerful blend of creativity, dedication and discipline alongside a smart sales and marketing strategy he and his team turned Peroni from a niche Italian import into the UK's premier lager. Later he took the helm at the craft beer minnow Meantime, where his magic touch led to the brand's turnaround and eventual sale to SABMiller for £120 million. The award-winning In the Meantime distils all the lessons Nick picked up during his impressive career to show any leader how you can: > Think strategically about selling and marketing > Maximise the strengths of your team > Find the benefits in setbacks and barriers > Analyse your own strengths and weaknesses > Motivate your team and enjoy yourself along the way Unlock the confidence to believe in your own abilities and your potential to aim high and succeed as you discover a disciplined way of thinking that can enable you to become as successful in your chosen industry as you want to be. And along the way, lighten the load with some amusing anecdotes and engaging tales from a career well lived. Cheers!

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

262

Publisher

SRA Books

Published Date

ISBN 10

1912300923

ISBN 13

9781912300921

Substance Not Spin

An Insider's View of Success and Failure in Government

By: Raynsford, Nick

Write a review Read reviews Take a Quiz Solve Book Puzzle

Substance Not Spin

An Insider's View of Success and Failure in Government

By: Raynsford, Nick

Why does policy succeed or fail? Nick Raynsford, a former MP, Minister and campaigner, tells us how it looks from the front line of policymaking. Based on his vast personal experience at the very heart of government and the voluntary sector, Raynsford explores what works and what doesn’t in making and implementing policy and legislation. He gives an ‘insider’s view’ on a range of events. some not previously made public, including the botched 1980s reform of Housing Benefit, the vacuum left by the 1986 abolition of the Greater London Council, the ill-fated 2002 Fire Service strike and subsequent reform programme, and fitful regeneration in the Thames Gateway in the 2000s. Bringing it right up-to-date, he explores various devolution plans leading up to the so-called ‘Northern Powerhouse’. Offering solutions as to how obstacles in policymaking and implementation can be overcome which will help to restore trust and much-needed confidence in government and the political process, this is a fascinating bridge across the policy and practice divide.

Average ratings

N/A

Write a review

Solve jigsaw puzzle

Age

Page Count

224

Publisher

Policy Press

Published Date

ISBN 10

144733194X

ISBN 13

9781447331940

Book's by Nick Raynsford

Substance Not Spin

Substance Not Spin

Delivering New Homes

Delivering New Homes

In The Meantime

In The Meantime

Substance Not Spin

Substance Not Spin

Username

Password

Username

Password

Password again

Birthday

Email