Learning from failure and success
Evaluation of policies and programs together with a culture which learns from success and failure is pivotal in producing evidence for effective policy development and… Read More
Author: Maria Katsonis
To build trust in data, empowering consumers and citizens is key
After a string of data breaches in 2018, privacy and protecting people’s information became a hot issue which shows no signs of abating. Digital privacy made a global 2019 top ten list of technology trends and GDPR was the data privacy acronym of the year. Read More
How do we measure public value?
The concept of public value has become a hot topic in public administration. However there has been a lack of clarity about how to measure… Read More
Indigenous leaders navigate two worlds
Emerging Indigenous leaders working in community development and management are developing an emerging style of leadership which has its own distinctive attributes. These leaders are… Read More
Improving commissioning through design thinking
Public policies and programs are intended to improve the lives of citizens. But policy design is often removed from the gritty environments experienced daily by… Read More
A primer on co-production and innovation
Co-production, co-design, co-creation – these terms are used interchangeably but all have distinct meanings. This brief provides a primer on co-production and how it can be used to stimulate innovation in public services. Read More
Bridging the research policy gap
The low uptake of academic research by government agencies is a persistent issue. While this research is valued, it struggles to inform policy making. A… Read More
If data is for good, then trust is king
The volume of data globally has created widespread opportunities to harness its economic and social value raising policy issues such as privacy protection, innovation and consumer policy. Read More
Inquiring into mental health
October has shone a spotlight on mental health at both the state and national level. First, the federal government announced a Productivity Commission inquiry into the role of mental health in the Australian economy and the best ways to support national mental wellbeing. A fortnight later, the Victorian Premier promised a royal commission into mental health if re-elected. Read More
Co-designing with public servants at the centre: an oxymoron?
Co-design isn't just about the public — if services are designed for use by public servants, they should be consulted too. Maria Katsonis on Victoria's new Mental Health Charter for government workplaces. Read More