Better Govs focuses on implementation. In this section you will find blogs that talk about everything that happens once you start a project. From how to get started, monitor progress, and the learning process of implementation. If you can’t find something contact me, I love to receive suggestions for new topics.
Most implementation problems are not failures. Instead of asking Why isn’t this working?, better leaders ask What is this system actually designed to produce? This article explores how public servants can diagnose reform failure by understanding incentives, mapping institutional behavior, and identifying the hidden assumptions that keep poor results in place. Because real change starts when we stop treating symptoms and start seeing how the system actually works.
Most public sector reforms don’t fail at approval. They stall in implementation—when technical design, operational capacity, and political support fall out of alignment. The Strategic Triangle helps you see where your reform is likely to break—and where to act before it does.
Vision is easy. Implementation is everything. This practical guide dives into why government reforms stall—and what effective public leaders do differently. Learn how to move from strategy to execution with a realistic roadmap, overcome coordination debt, and build the systems that make change stick. If you’re a public servant tasked with delivering results, this isn’t theory—it’s your implementation field guide.
AI is moving fast — but government is stuck in pilot mode. While 78% of companies are using AI, just 12% of public agencies have deployed GenAI. The gap is growing. In this post, I unpack why — and what it’ll take for government to catch up, scale up, and lead.
ChatGPT isn’t Google. If you want real value from AI, you need to brief it like a team member—not just toss in a few keywords. Here’s the five-step prompt strategy that’s saving me hours each week—and getting better results than I expected.
In the public sector, talking about adaptability and learning is common, but implementing these concepts can seem impossible in a field where failure is often unacceptable. This blog explores practical ways to systematize lessons learned from interventions to accelerate learning and improve results. Discover actionable steps to foster a learning mindset, test hypotheses effectively, and drive meaningful change in your organization.
Ever wondered why some problems seem impossible to solve? Understanding the difference between complicated and complex problems is crucial in the public sector. In this blog, we explore how issues like climate change and child malnutrition require innovative, adaptive strategies and collaboration across multiple sectors. Learn about practical tools and frameworks that can help you tackle these challenges effectively.
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