How can APS leaders become adept at leading through change?
Leading reform, transformation and change are increasingly a normal part of the everyday role of leaders in the APS. But are they adapting their leadership style? Read More
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PSRG Paper Series 2018 launch
A panel will discuss the relationship between systems focused co-production and innovation, and the implications it has for the public sector. Read More
Should family violence be considered a workplace issue?
As of last week, WA public servants now have access to 10 days paid domestic and family violence leave. The Mandarin Associate Publisher James Judge looks at the problem of family violence and different government agencies' responses. Read More
Time to advance your career? Making the move from SES to consulting
Making the decision to move from the public service to the private sector can be difficult, but there may not be a better time to consider the option given growth fuelled by untiring demand for specialised knowledge during major transformations and complex projects. Read More
Secret KPMG report brings NSW council mergers unstuck
Suppression of a key KPMG analysis paper by the NSW government has ended badly in court, with a forced council merger thrown out on appeal with costs. Read More
NSW Nationals dump support for council mergers before leadership spill
Unpopular forced council mergers in NSW are now unfit for the future after rejection by The Nationals. Read More
Social benefit bonds and impact investing: a pathway to outcomes
Despite a market of keen investors, there are a lack of transactions in the embryonic social impact market. Solid evidence, which is where government has a role, will scale up this opportunity for outcomes. Read More
Our $770b infrastructure deficit and smarter ways to invest
Governments must get the most out of their infrastructure — existing and new assets — to drive growth and societal welfare. Investing in new infrastructure is not always the answer. Read More
How to really shake up innovation: ask the crowd, let them fail
CASE STUDY: Engaging staff is the key to real innovation in government. A unique crowdsourcing project conducted by a Victorian department is an example in creating a playing field where it's safe to fail. Read More
Embracing citizen engagement: Han Gerrits
It is one of the paradoxes of modern political life. At a time where we are more connected than ever before, western style democracies around the globe are reporting widespread disconnect between citizens and their government. Read More
‘Shared services shockers still fresh in collective memories’
Will a competitive inter-jurisdictional network be the future of shared services? Moving beyond the hub-and-spoke model is on the minds of bosses, as they consider centres of excellence as the "business partners" for public service needs in IT, payroll, legal and communications. Read More
How contestability is helping to rethink the role of government
Creating contested market places for government services leads to innovation and a focus on real solutions to community issues and problems. Read More