Leading in turbulent times: the challenge for bureaucrats Wednesday February 11, 2015 By The Mandarin Features With government increasingly unpredictable, the challenge is for agency heads to negotiate, be resourceful and adapt at speed. Global thought leader Paul ’t Hart offers… Read more
It's on: leadership spill Tuesday throws Canberra into chaos Friday February 6, 2015 By The Mandarin News BREAKING: A leadership spill has been called for the prime ministership, with Tony Abbott to potentially face a challenge from Malcolm Turnbull. Bureaucrats will… Read more
A year of economic uncertainty and structural realignment Wednesday February 4, 2015 By The Mandarin Features What are the major challenges for public sector leaders in 2015? In a still-tightening economic environment, budget management and strategic commissioning, while still investing in… Read more
Public sector leaders named in women's leadership awards Monday February 2, 2015 By The Mandarin News Prominent women at VicHealth, the World Health Organization and Airservices Australia have been recognised as emerging public sector leaders in national leadership awards. Read more
Over the line: the right way to get major infrastructure on track Friday January 30, 2015 By The Mandarin Features If a department is fixed on a significant community project, an inflexible approach could lead to many roadblocks. More strategic thinking is needed. Read more
Catering to the digital age — the road ahead for agencies Monday January 19, 2015 By The Mandarin Features While government needs to step up to offer online initiatives that meet the level expected by society, there are risks of identity theft, privacy and… Read more
Victorian DPC shake-up: Chris Eccles rings in the changes Thursday January 15, 2015 By The Mandarin News EXCLUSIVE: The new broom at Victoria's Department of Premier and Cabinet has begun sweeping. Chris Eccles announces the biggest shake-up bureaucrats have seen. Read more
Human Services co-ordinates bushfire relief for SA residents Thursday January 8, 2015 By The Mandarin News Centrelink staff will manage new disaster relief payments for South Australians impacted by bushfires this week. The Department of Human Services has swung into action. Read more
Queensland in caretaker mode: election on Jan 31 Tuesday January 6, 2015 By The Mandarin News A Queensland election has been called for January 31, with Premier Campbell Newman attempting to win a second term despite big polling swings to Labor. Read more
The boom passing us by: why is Australia Inc ignoring Asia? Friday December 19, 2014 By The Mandarin Features Trade with Asia may be booming but Australian business invests more in New Zealand than all of south-east Asia, revealing a woeful level of real… Read more
An agile defence strategy: lessons to learn from the front line Wednesday December 17, 2014 By The Mandarin Features In the ever-changing military landscape it is vital to have an agile strategy. But this flexible approach can inform many sectors of government, according to… Read more
Thanks to police, public servants who handled Sydney siege Wednesday December 17, 2014 By The Mandarin News Emergency services officers have been praised for their efforts in ending the deadly Martin Place siege, with thanks also for public servants involved in the… Read more
Improving delivery: leadership, contestability and digital Thursday December 4, 2014 By The Mandarin Features Leadership in a time of rapid change; contestability frameworks to improve delivery; how digital changes the game -- a thought leadership series from KPMG’s Paul… Read more
Contestability frameworks to improve public service delivery Wednesday December 3, 2014 By The Mandarin Features KMPG’s Global Head of Government Paul Kirby offers his thoughts on giving the public choice, making markets, ensuring fairness and accountability. I think the key… Read more
Digital age and service delivery: change beyond recognition Tuesday December 2, 2014 By The Mandarin Features From funding to jobs, medicine, health and education, digitisation is completely transforming how the public service looks, explains Paul Kirby, KPMG’s global head of government. Read more
