How to implement innovative solutions in government effectively

Innovating in government sounds appealing but also impossible for some organizations that resist change. How to find space to try something new? What can we learn from the private sector and what can entrepreneurs learn from the government? We discussed all these topics with Martín Burt, former mayor of Paraguay’s capital -Asunción-, and world-renowned social entrepreneur. This blog gives you a summary of our conversation. You can also listen to it fully here.

Three powerful leadership lessons from Jacinda Ardern

Mastering your leadership skills is a must in the public sector. In this blog, I share three powerful leadership lessons from Jacinda Ardern.

How you can implement change in government

In this article, I talk about how to think about change in the public sector, find entry points for transformation and engage others to push your ideas forward.

The 5 most popular blogs and resources of 2021

The top five blogs and resources of 2021. AKA our most popular content of the year

5 reasons why working in the public sector is a great idea

When you join the public sector, you do it because you want to make an impact, to make a change. Whether you are new in the public service or need to recharge your motivation, in this article, you’ll find five reasons why working in the public sector is a great idea.

Five practical steps to reach your goals

2021 finishes in two and a half weeks. If the end of the year puts you in a reflecting mode, it’s the perfect opportunity to set up your goals for 2022. These five simple and practical steps will leave you ready for a fresh start.

How to build Metrics for the US National Gender Strategy

The release of the first-ever National Strategy on Gender Equity and Equality in the United States is an unprecedented step in seeking to close gender gaps. The challenge is to ensure that the aspirational vision presented in the strategy is translated into concrete action. These are some suggestions for how appropriate metrics can be developed at the agency level and applied across agencies to track the US government’s progress in implementing the new gender strategy.

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