Some of the most common feedback practices are ineffective — and can even be counter-productive. Management expert Belinda Allen gives her tips on how to…

Danielle Wood will take over as CEO of the Grattan Institute in July. She recently spoke to The Mandarin about the government's response to the APS review,…

What skills do different policy shops look for in staff? A public management expert, a think tanker, and a consultant-turned-public servant weigh in.

If we know a great deal about something, we close our minds to alternative pathways, we share our knowledge with people who support our opinion…

Victorian Public Sector Commissioner Paul Grimes and Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commissioner Kristen Hilton share five ideas that can help public sector leaders…

The leadership of Australia’s public services is really white. At last count in 2018, government departments across the country had a higher proportion of chief…

After a long period of consultation around upcoming federal data-sharing and release reforms, questions about consent and commercial use remain the most controversial. While a…

Attempts to support more effective coordination across government departments is not a new concept, and stories of failed attempts or at least only partial success…