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2024 has been an extraordinary year for Strasys. All made possible by our growing team now spanning from the Welsh Atlantic Coast to the ever-expanding city of Riyadh. It was a year where we continued to get national recognition through several awards, with our partners and clients remaining our greatest advocates. It has been a privilege working with leaders with the courage and commitment to learn to think differently to challenge existing structures and business models to address some of the most challenging issues in healthcare. One standout moment was working with an ICB to bring together stakeholders to build relationships, develop new thinking and agree on radical new business models to make health systems work. From building healthier and sustainable systems, to reimagining hospitals and buildings, to enabling integration of care in communities, to supporting international humanitarian efforts to tackling complex service reconfigurations and performance issues to improving the life chances for children and young people to scaling research and innovation - some of the challenges we helped address. At the heart of everything we do is to bring together the human stories and data to really understand the needs of citizens, patients, and the workforce to build new relationships, thinking, and agree on radical business models. Enabled by our Decision Intelligence platform, we continue to help leaders make good decisions and maximise value, and create thriving and healthier communities. As a learning organisation, we launched out to share, collaborate, and develop learning through our Thinking Differently Newsletter and Webinar series, both launched this year. Covering topics such as workforce, inequalities, productivity, and GAI. We are delighted with the level of interest and participation. Our collaborations always leave us with hope. And hope isn’t about “seeking more of everything” but finding the right solutions - resources deployed where they truly matter, focused on real outcomes for individuals and communities. Thank you to our clients and partners —your trust and partnership inspire us every single day. But there is more to do. There are still many less fortunate in our communities, and we look forward to continuing our work in helping leaders make a difference. 2025 will be busier, in a good way. For now, it’s time to take a break, enjoy some rest, and celebrate. Wishing everyone joy and good health - see you in the New Year! #LearningOrganistion #STRASYS #DecisionIntelligence

2024 has been an extraordinary year for Strasys. All made possible by our growing team now spanning from the Welsh Atlantic Coast to the ever-expanding city of Riyadh. It was a year where we continued to get national recognition through several awards, with our partners and clients remaining our greatest advocates. It has been a privilege working with leaders with the courage and commitment to learn to think differently to challenge existing structures and business models to address some of the most challenging issues in healthcare. One standout moment was working with an ICB to bring together stakeholders to build relationships, develop new thinking and agree on radical new business models to make health systems work. From building healthier and sustainable systems, to reimagining hospitals and buildings, to enabling integration of care in communities, to supporting international humanitarian efforts to tackling complex service reconfigurations and performance issues to improving the life chances for children and young people to scaling research and innovation - some of the challenges we helped address. At the heart of everything we do is to bring together the human stories and data to really understand the needs of citizens, patients, and the workforce to build new relationships, thinking, and agree on radical business models. Enabled by our Decision Intelligence platform, we continue to help leaders make good decisions and maximise value, and create thriving and healthier communities. As a learning organisation, we launched out to share, collaborate, and develop learning through our Thinking Differently Newsletter and Webinar series, both launched this year. Covering topics such as workforce, inequalities, productivity, and GAI. We are delighted with the level of interest and participation. Our collaborations always leave us with hope. And hope isn’t about “seeking more of everything” but finding the right solutions - resources deployed where they truly matter, focused on real outcomes for individuals and communities. Thank you to our clients and partners —your trust and partnership inspire us every single day. But there is more to do. There are still many less fortunate in our communities, and we look forward to continuing our work in helping leaders make a difference. 2025 will be busier, in a good way. For now, it’s time to take a break, enjoy some rest, and celebrate. Wishing everyone joy and good health - see you in the New Year! #LearningOrganistion #STRASYS #DecisionIntelligence

Barnardo's Winter Parliamentary Reception Sometimes one can get trapped in a sense of doom as world leaders struggle to understand their primary purpose - to protect their people, and enable the conditions for opportunity and egaleterian socities. I feel fortunate, thanks to Rukshana Kapasi and the brillant people at Barnardo’s to always be left with the sense of hope. We heard from Baroness Benjamin, Natasha Kaplinsky, Secretary of State for Education Bridgette Philipson, and Lynn Perry MBE The inspiration and hope were the life stories of two 18 year olds who recounted childhoods filled with fear, feeling lost, and lost childhoods. They spoke of the moment Barnardos entered their lives bringing hope, understanding their needs, enabling a future. They will make a difference. The adults have made a mess of the planet and struggle to avoid conflicts. We can not keep making a mess of what matters and why it matters for “…children and young people to be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.” Barnardo’s is so much more than just a charity. https://lnkd.in/e5Hjrvfh From Dublin to East London, to impacting the lives of children and young people. It’s a small world. Naeem Younis STRASYS Ruth Brown Breid O'Brien

How can healthcare leaders unlock the power of their data, transform decision-making, and deliver better outcomes? We just wrapped up our most successful “𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝘆” webinar yet—thanks to our expert panel and the largest audience we’ve seen. Great insights, questions, and energy. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀: 𝟭. 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁 Real change starts at the top—healthcare leaders need to develop the core capability to translate data into strategic insights that cut through politics, spark innovation, and improve outcomes. 𝟮. 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: It’s not about more dashboards; it’s about connecting the dots—understanding patient motivations and needs to guide better decisions and resource allocation. 𝟯. 𝗔𝗜’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Technology alone can’t solve everything. It’s the people interpreting the analytics, turning raw information into practical steps, that ultimately deliver meaningful reforms. 𝟰. 𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰, 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲: Moving beyond single-disease metrics to see the whole person is critical. By leveraging data effectively, leaders can align services with patient priorities and address unmet needs. 𝟱. 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁: Invest in leadership skills and capabilities before chasing the latest tech. Empowered decision-makers with the right tools can unleash real and lasting transformation. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eRbVp2VS #decisionmaking #dataanalytics #healthcareanalytics #datadrivenhealthcare Naeem Younis, ZhiQian Huang, James Sumner, Dr. Gareth Forbes, David Flory CBE

We’re thrilled to be HSJ Awards 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 “𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗛𝗦” 𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group. Our collaboration entitled “𝘈 𝘮𝘰𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘯, 𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦 𝘢 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮” involved radical rethinking to help build the capability to deliver better approaches to workforce planning and management. STRASYS worked with the Trust to develop a radical approach and solutions to people planning through a combination of deep analytics, innovative design and coaching. Naeem Younis, 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗘𝗢 of Strasys, added: “We’re proud to be finalists alongside UHLG. It has been a privilege working with such a forward-looking organisation and leaders who recognised the need to think differently.” #HSJpartnershipawards #thinkingdifferently

Decision-making in boardrooms is complex. NHS boards, for example, are often overwhelmed by hundreds of pages of data and benchmarking. How can NHS leaders navigate this sea of information to drive real value for patients and staff?   Analysing data from new perspectives, particularly in complex fields like healthcare, can reveal new patterns and insights often missed by traditional approaches. Identifying untapped opportunities for patients and staff.   We’re excited to have Naeem, Founder and CEO of STRASYS, a pioneer in data and decision intelligence, share methods and his experience working with boards to reshape healthcare services and business models and create value for patients, staff, and local communities.   Join us for an insightful session that will also discuss AI’s role in boardrooms and some practical examples of turning complex data into impactful action. Register for free!

The Thinking Differently Newsletter Healthcare has never mattered more but has also never been under greater strain. In the UK and globally.    The strain comes from within healthcare (supply side): escalating costs, insufficient workforce, and trying to meet regulator demands. The strain also comes from the population (demand side): living longer, living with more diseases, expecting more, expecting it now, in an increasingly hard-to-afford and uncertain world.    Whilst advances in science and medicine mean we can do more for more people, the decline in the health of growing cohorts of populations, from mental health to the diseases of obesity and the illnesses of growing inequalities, means how we organised healthcare resources in the 20th century is no longer working for the 21st.    Technology and AI offer solutions but also introduce new challenges. How many “magic bullets” before we acknowledge that magic isn’t real?   The greatest benefit that comes from the oceans of #data is how we shape it, how we analyse it, and how we bring the many sciences carried in human brains together to understand and shape a better future. A future in which we will better fit the advances in technology and #AI and how we will better spend our money to keep people better and fitter for longer, away from hospitals, enjoying life in neighbourhoods and communities.    Following the positive response from our first newsletter, our latest tackles the topic of productivity and how taking an interdisciplinary approach at STRASYS we are helping healthcare leaders to think differently, create the evidence to better allocate resources, shape organisations and build a sustainable future.    Join our community. Be curious, learn, and think differently. Read and subscribe now. https://lnkd.in/eMkJaSGz #thinkingdifferently #healthcare STRASYS

How data and decision intelligence can help NHS boards think differently. The NHS budget for England in the 2024/25 financial year stands at £179 billion and, with recent government commitments, is set to grow.   Yet, with tightening resources and a focus on productivity under the new ten-year plan, the NHS’s 210+ providers face complex trade-offs—balancing risk, managing resources, and transforming services to meet increasing demands.   How can data empower NHS boards to make better, more informed decisions? What is truly possible when data is leveraged in the boardroom?   We’re delighted to welcome James Sumner, Chief Executive of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, to our upcoming webinar. James is a leading advocate for using data to bring objectivity to boardroom discussions, create value, and improve population health outcomes. He will be sharing his experience and practical tips for leaders. Register your place for free here https://lnkd.in/eS8s9dXQ #decisionmaking #dataanalytics #healthcareanalytics #datadrivenhealthcare #AIinhealthcare #healthcaretransformation STRASYS

Approximately 7% of adults in England live with type 2 diabetes. Of these, around 30%—almost 1 million people—remain undiagnosed, according to the Office for National Statistics. This undiagnosed population highlights a crucial opportunity: how can we leverage existing data to drive better health outcomes and reduce missed diagnoses?    In a healthcare landscape often captivated by the latest technologies, like generative AI, it’s easy to be drawn into the hype. Yet, true transformation often lies in harnessing data that’s already available to make practical, actionable changes.    We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Gareth Forbes—GP Partner, Clinical Lead at Clinical Digital Resource Collaborative (CDRC) Precision , Director of Derwentside Healthcare GP Federation, and Informatics Lead for Primary Care Research North East and North Cumbria—to our upcoming session.    Gareth will share his insights and experience on using data in practical ways to drive better decision-making and patient-centred improvements. Register your place for free here: https://lnkd.in/eS8s9dXQ   #DecisionIntelligence #healthcare #NHSInnovation #HealthcareTransformation STRASYS

Professor Sir Muir Gray takes a wider view of the idea of productivity. In his LinkedIn post, Muir describes the wider context of productivity; of course, we all assume that organisations are trying to do the right things more productively. Muir connects his value-based approach to the thinking of Thea Stein at the Nuffield Trust and the critical challenge by Stephen Black, who writes for the Health Service Journal, to the wider meaning of value in healthcare. It is not achieved by throwing more and more money into the frontline, hoping waiting lists, ED waits, and quality will improve. How NHS resources are allocated, managed and improved is not new. Not new because assumptions are made that the existing business model is the only business model that can optimise the allocation, management and improvement. We know that is not true because the data tells the story. Understanding productivity is the start that triggers the journey to new thinking. At STRASYS, we continue our work with Muir and health leaders to think differently and release the trapped value in healthcare.