Category Archives: nhs targets

Why benefit management fails in the NHS

The NHS IT delivery programme has a dreadful track record. It is not surprising when you look at their methodology and the techniques the NHS and the ISIP programme recommend for benefit mapping, benefit management and benefit realisation. They are … Continue reading

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The failure of single point targets: A tragic NHS story

A tragic story of targets and “Incentives” When explaining how poor targets and measures destroy common sense, I often cite the case of Accident and Emergency (A&E) times in UK NHS hospitals. The government (through the Department of Health & … Continue reading

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