Why the Environment and Energy merger makes sense Wednesday July 20, 2016 By David Donaldson Energy & Environment Some are worried putting the Environment and Energy portfolios together under a Liberal minister is setting the cat among the pigeons. But there's a good… Read more
Collaboration prepares fertile ground for green shoots of innovation Friday July 8, 2016 By Stephen Easton Case studies CASE STUDY: Agents of change must build a culture of collaboration as a precursor to innovation. Tips from a Victorian public service success story… Read more
Promoted How to really shake up innovation: ask the crowd, let them fail Wednesday March 30, 2016 By The Mandarin Case studies CASE STUDY: Engaging staff is the key to real innovation in government. A unique crowdsourcing project conducted by a Victorian department is an example… Read more
Govt workers offered free cancer screenings after chemical inquiry Thursday March 24, 2016 By The Mandarin Energy & Environment The announcement of free health screenings for former government weed sprayers came after an inquiry found a plausible link between cancers found among the workers… Read more
Victoria's plan to keep struggling local councils from failing Wednesday March 16, 2016 By Harley Dennett Community & Social As the screws turn on Victorian local councils, with an upcoming rate cap and additional reporting obligations, smaller councils are calling out to the state… Read more
Adam Fennessy: how — and why — to say sorry in government Monday March 7, 2016 By David Donaldson Energy & Environment PART TWO: Admitting mistakes and better consulting not only leads to happier citizens but better outcomes, DELWP secretary Adam Fennessy tells The Mandarin. Plus… Read more
Adam Fennessy: going part-time didn't kill this secretary's career Friday March 4, 2016 By David Donaldson Editors' Picks The secretary of Victoria's DELWP talks to The Mandarin about disruption, rolling out flexible working across the VPS, and how his path to becoming a… Read more
