New free resource for public sector innovation
This blog is a brief overview of the Innovation Playbook developed by the OECD’s Observatory of Public Sector Innovation (OPSI) and my recommendation of where to focus your reading.
Four common implementation problems in the public sector AND how to fix them
After studying public policy at college, I thought I was ready to work in the public sector. I was wrong! Academic lessons were not enough to deal with the real problems I faced during policy implementation. In this blog, I share four of the common roadblocks I have identified after working with the Korean Government and how I’ve learned to deal with them.
How to implement innovative solutions in government effectively
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.
Three powerful leadership lessons from Jacinda Ardern
Mastering your leadership skills is a must in the public sector. In this blog, I share three powerful leadership lessons from Jacinda Ardern.
How you can implement change in government
In this article, I talk about how to think about change in the public sector, find entry points for transformation and engage others to push your ideas forward.
The 5 most popular blogs and resources of 2021
The top five blogs and resources of 2021. AKA our most popular content of the year
5 reasons why working in the public sector is a great idea
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.
