Watching Sausage Being Made: Lessons learned from the co-production of governance in a behavioural health system
| Title: | Watching Sausage Being Made: Lessons learned from the co-production of governance in a behavioural health system |
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Publication Date: | 2015 |
| Published In: | Public Management Review |
| Description: | © 2014, © 2014 Taylor & Francis.Abstract: We draw out lessons from a multi-level governance system implemented to create more consumer oversight and involvement in the governance of behavioural health services. Through two rounds of interviews, we identified key areas of design that were difficult to implement, resulting in the system continuing to operate as a top-down environment rather than a flatter arrangement. Although new governance structures can be implemented, the underlying culture of government has to shift to allow real buy-in. Until this happens, multi-level governance systems will remain single-layered and command and control systems. The patina of change will cause frustration and animosity among participants. |
| Citation: | Public Management Review. 17. Issue 1. 35 - 56. ISSN 1471-9037. DOI 10.1080/14719037.2014.881536. |
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