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.

How does policy implementation look like in practice

A conversation with Gulzar Natarajan, Secretary of Finance of Andrah Pradesh, on what it takes to get things done in practice. Listen to some of the lessons he has learned and some practical tips to improve policy implementation.

How to get the details right for effective policy implementation

People join the public sector dreaming of making an impact. Soon, they found themselves frustrated by not being able to move an idea or project forward. What hinders implementation and where could we pay more attention to get things done? By focusing on the details.

The one question that will help you understand a problem in the public sector

This blog is about asking the right questions with the help of a simple technique, Toyota’s 5-whys. By understanding the root causes of a problem, not just the symptoms, you’ll be one step closer to solving it. Check-out the step-by-step process here.

How to make smarter decisions

A conversation with Harvard Professor Dan Levy about his latest book, Maxims for Thinking Analytically. We talk about how to better understand the world around you, make smarter decisions, and ultimately live a more fulfilling life.

How to improve decision-making in the public sector

Decision-making in the public sector can be paralyzing. You have to decide on complex issues, under uncertainty and limited by several restrictions (time, money, politics, etc.). This blog summarizes some practical tools to help you think clearly from Dan Levy’s new book Maxims for Thinking Analytically: The wisdom of legendary Harvard Professor Richard Zeckhauser.

Why fixing the problem is the problem, and what to do instead

Have you ever faced a situation where there’s a problem and you've rushed to solve it? That urgency to act can turn into your curse. This blog gives an example of what this looks like in the real world, with an example from the United Kingdom regarding COVID-19 testing.

Four Benefits of Promoting Government Digitization from within

There are many challenges in promoting government digitization. As governments feel a mounting pressure to deliver new services seamlessly, fast, and conveniently, public sector leaders will play an increasingly pivotal role in catalyzing the required technological transformations to meet citizens’ demands. These four benefits that technology can bring to government.