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People on the move: Improvement and Development Agency

Chris Hume has joined the Improvement and Development Agency as head of leadership/talent.

Hume will be responsible for bringing together programmes that supportlocal authorities in improving the use of human resources and leadershipskills among officers and councillors. Previously he was director ofpractice and performance at the Youth Justice Board for England andWales and was responsible for developing effective practice for thoseworking with young offenders and improving the performance of services.