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.

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.

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.

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.