A stitch in time could save nine

摘要

In periods of growth, we've all taken the time to apply professional best practice to various policies, processes and procedures. In some cases this has created rigour, robustness and greater integrity of decision-making. In many other cases this has led to over engineering,bureaucracy and, unfortunately, non-productive costs.In a period where productivity, cost reduction and transparency of public spending is uppermost in the minds of councillors and senior managers alike, where do you stand on the issue of the value of assessment and selection approaches versus cost?