In this section you will find the blogs related to leadership and public administration. The issues that are necessary on a day-to-day basis. For example, how to improve communication between teams, how to manage teams or how to improve the use of your time. 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.
Mastering your leadership skills is a must in the public sector. In this blog, I share three powerful leadership lessons from Jacinda Ardern.
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.
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.
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.
