The hidden trade-offs of development
What else changes when a reform succeeds? Reflecting on Michael Woolcock's final lecture at the World Bank, this article explores the hidden trade-offs that shape implementation.
Three ways to make sure important work doesn’t get lost
Important work doesn’t usually fail. It gets lost. Not in strategy—but in the daily pressure of meetings, emails, and competing priorities. Small commitments slip. Follow-ups don’t happen. Decisions lose momentum. The result is the same: work that mattered quietly disappears. This article explains three ways leaders can protect their bandwidth—and make sure important work actually moves.
How Things Actually Get Done in Government
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 Transforming Business. Can Government Keep Up?
AI Is Transforming Business. Can Government Keep Up?
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.
Procrastinating Again? Six Fixes Every Public Servant Should Know
Why do we put off the things we care about most? In government, where time is tight and stakes are high, procrastination isn’t about laziness—it’s about friction. This post unpacks six common blockers and practical ways to overcome them. If you’re stuck on that task you’ve been avoiding, start here.
Escape the Multitasking Trap: 5 Ways Public Servants Can Reclaim Their Focus
Multitasking feels productive — especially in government — but it’s quietly draining your time and focus. Discover why task-switching costs you up to 40% of your productivity, and learn five simple, research-backed strategies to reclaim your attention and do more of what matters.
Stop Using ChatGPT Like Google: A Better Way for Public Servants to Work Smarter
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.
