Ian Burdon, who recently entered the ranks of the private sector, and has held a number of key executive positions within the Scottish Government including being at the helm of the eProcurement Scotland initiative as it’s Program Manager and chief champion, joined me earlier today on the PI Inquisitive Eye from the UK.

Ian provided his expert view on why the majority of public sector initiatives fail to produce the expected results, as well as what needs to be done to reverse the morale crushing, financially debilitating trend of public sector automation disappointments.

Here is the interview excerpt which will be aired as part of a special on government automation early next month.