David Boyle
Tickbox
Tickbox
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The term "tickbox" describes the gap between official spin and reality, and is used to describe this gap between official spin and reality. David Boyle's expose of tickbox culture reveals an insidious philosophy of automation and the misuse of data that weighs heavily on us, making our public services less effective and soaring in costs. It is time we escaped the tentacles of Tickbox, starting with recognizing the danger and calling it out for what it is.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 01 April 2021
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
The term "tickbox" has recently gained popularity as a cynical portrayal of official or corporate incompetence, where individuals or organizations check off boxes without taking meaningful action. This discrepancy between official statements and reality has become increasingly evident, leading to the widespread use of the term to describe this gap. However, as David Boyle reveals in his powerful exposé of tickbox culture, this is merely the tip of a vast and insidious iceberg. The privileged and powerful individuals who control the world remain oblivious to this discrepancy, while the rest of us bear the heavy burden of Tickbox's effects.
Tickbox undermines the effectiveness of public services, driving up costs while delivering subpar results. It is the underlying philosophy of automation and data misuse that perpetuates stark injustices and disasters, from the Grenfell Tower tragedy to the deportation of the Windrush generation. Despite its detrimental consequences, the tickbox system continues to thrive, consuming valuable resources from the NHS and harassing individuals with pointless requests.
It is time for us to break free from the tentacles of Tickbox. Boyle offers a series of solutions, starting with recognizing the danger and calling it out for what it truly is—a massive failure that corrodes our lives and hinders our ability to make a positive impact on the world. By acknowledging the shortcomings of tickbox culture, we can begin to address its root causes and work towards a more equitable and accountable system.
Weight: 216g
Dimension: 126 x 197 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780349143699
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