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.
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.
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 top five blogs and resources of 2021. AKA our most popular content of the year
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.
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.
What can the public sector learn from the private sector on strategy and innovation? Sam MacAulay, Senior Lecturer in Innovation at the University of Queensland, addresses both topics. We talked about what defines a good strategy, some common mistakes you want to avoid and some lessons from managing complex projects in government. We also talked about innovation in government projects and organizations.
If the job you have is not the job you want, it’s time for a change… This blog talks about job crafting, how to turn your current job into something that makes you feel happier, more productive and motivated.
