When design meets power: design thinking, public sector innovation and the politics of policymaking Monday October 14, 2019 By Maria Katsonis Research Series Responding to the need for innovation, governments have begun experimenting with ‘design thinking’ approaches to reframe policy issues and generate new policy solutions. But what… Read more
We need a national renewables approach, or some states -- like NSW -- will miss out Friday August 23, 2019 By Scott Hamilton; Changlong Wang; Roger Dargaville Editors' Picks Australia’s primary federal renewable energy target -- to have 33 terawatts of renewable energy by 2020 -- has essentially been achieved. There is much uncertainty… Read more
Delivering local solutions should not be an afterthought Friday April 12, 2019 By Maria Katsonis Research Series Placing citizens at the centre of policymaking and service design means they have the opportunity to shape policy and services in areas that matter to… Read more
Getting the work of government done Monday April 1, 2019 By Maria Katsonis Research Series The APS seeks outcomes for Australians through complex systems of organisations, rules and relationships. How the APS designs and stewards these systems matters. Research prepared… Read more
Promoted Melbourne Business School's first online program is aimed at public sector managers Tuesday December 11, 2018 By Melbourne Business School Sponsored In the age of digitisation, if organisations haven't started to actively engage and experiment, they will be left behind. Read more
APS review: panel member Glyn Davis senses momentum for a major rethink Tuesday October 23, 2018 By Stephen Easton Features Submissions to the ongoing Australian Public Service review indicate enthusiasm for fundamental changes rather than just a few tweaks and adjustments, says panel member Glyn… Read more
Promoted Bill Shorten to keynote 2018 Outlook Conference Monday August 13, 2018 By University of Melbourne The Melbourne Institute and The Australian are proud to present the 2018 Outlook Conference. How do we sustain Australia’s economic growth without sacrificing social equity?… Read more
Promoted How intelligence can reduce child poverty Monday July 16, 2018 By Tom Burton Community & Social The New Zealand government’s ambitious commitment to reduce child poverty by half over the next decade is challenging agencies to deeply consider new approaches to… Read more
Promoted ANZSOG changes to meet contemporary challenges in public administration Thursday June 14, 2018 By Professor Ken Smith Education The landscape that public services operate in continues to change rapidly. Standing still is not an option. ANZSOG is continually reviewing what we do, to… Read more
Not 'peak lab' yet: public sector innovation units keep booming Tuesday April 17, 2018 By David Donaldson Features Public sector innovation labs are popping up all over the place, and new research reveals just how many there are and what they are focused… Read more
