After studying public policy at college, I thought I was ready to work in the public sector. I was wrong! Academic lessons were not enough to deal with the real problems I faced during policy implementation. In this blog, I share four of the common roadblocks I have identified after working with the Korean Government and how I’ve learned to deal with them.
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.
Mastering your leadership skills is a must in the public sector. In this blog, I share three powerful leadership lessons from Jacinda Ardern.
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.
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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.
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.
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