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.

5 Lessons from the private sector on strategy and innovation

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.

How to re-engage when your job in the public sector is getting less interesting

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.

Four ways to improve your negotiation skills in the public sector

If you have encountered cross-sector collaboration problems perhaps it’s time to sharpen your negotiation skills. This blog gives you four practical ways to improve your negotiation skills, including one that most people miss.

A practical step-by-step guide to stakeholder mapping in the public sector

The success of your project doesn't depend on you. At least not entirely. You need to engage others to get it done and think strategically about who gets involved and how. This blog shares a practical guide to do a stakeholder analysis in the public sector.

Positive deviance to improve implementation success in the public sector

Positive deviance is an approach that identifies outlier positive results to find out what works, assuming that someone facing similar constraints to yours has already figured out a solution. This blog talks about what it is, examples, advantages and disadvantages of this model, and extra resources.

The COVID-19 recovery will be digital, are governments ready?

Digital transformation is essential for the post-COVID 19 recovery. However, there is one key element that seems to have been worryingly forgotten: human capital. This blog takes a quick look at what is happening in Latin America.

How to contribute to positive outcomes when you’re not the policy-maker

You don't need to be the decision-maker to contribute to positive policy outcomes and make an impact. This blog gives you three practical steps to organize your ideas and identify the best way to push them forward.