Director for our times - The times they are a-changin'. And in the midst of the maelstrom stands the finance director. Public Finance and Oracle convened a round table to discuss what the future holds for this fundamental role

Targets give councils taste of freedom - It's not all bad news for local government, at least now the Public Service Agreements white paper has arrived. The pilot scheme to give local targets to councils offers town halls a chance for freedom they were not expecting under this increasingly centralist government

McHugh, Joseph, (2000)

COVER FEATURE - The professionals are coming - It's out with brolly, bowler and tie and in with the multiskilled modern mandarin. So what do our round table of public sector experts think of it all?

McHugh, Joseph, (2005)

COVER FEATURE - Further reading - The Cinderella of academia is finally getting the attention it deserves, but will the government listen to Andrew Foster's warmly received further education rexiew?

McHugh, Joseph, (2005)