HR capability, learning & development in public service spotlight Federal The Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) has launched a new framework and handbook to ensure a workforce-wide standard for learning & development (L&D), and evaluation.
‘How to avoid a royal commission’ and other useful tips for policymakers and regulators February 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Career Matters According to one group of experienced public servants, the concept of ‘best practice regulation’ is a journey, not a destination. Here are some things people
Whitepaper: How digital document processes are shifting from best practice to business necessity March 4, 2021 By Adobe The ability to maintain business continuity is dependent on digital document processes – 72% of businesses see digital workflows as their way to thrive in
Promoted eBook: Modern best practice for healthcare April 23, 2020 By Oracle Every penny spent on administration is one that can’t be spent on patient care. If there ever was a time for meaningful discussion about the
‘Be hard on the issues and be soft on the people’: public servant offers advice to future APS leaders January 31, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A public servant in the Department of Health has shared her advice on leadership and best practice in the public service. In a new podcast
Political parties should agree on best practice policy process, research shows November 19, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Two think tanks with conflicting political beliefs have joined up to point out the value of evidence-based policymaking, and the current lack of good decision-making
Premium Case studies The UK’s Policy Lab is using co-design and games to rethink both the solutions and problems of government — without a budget August 12, 2019 By David Donaldson Case studies The UK’s Policy Lab has spent the past five years using innovative tools to reimagine policy. How do they make it work? Plenty of public
Premium Insights and analysis What’s wrong with best practice? How the quest for certainty affects the agility and innovation needed for organisations to thrive August 2, 2019 By Daniel Thornton Editors' Picks We see all around us the evidence that science works. For many years there has been an effort to apply scientific thinking to management. In
Auditor-general's tips on good governance: don't forget the culture May 20, 2019 By David Donaldson Case studies Several recent inquiries have taken a close look at how boards operate in a range of settings, from banks to public broadcasters, and highlighted the
Partner Content Digital transformation to move out of the cloud and into reality June 5, 2018 By Vault Systems Digital transformation is a concept that is high on the agenda of Australia’s government departments with billions of dollars being invested in new systems and
Govpass digital identity system in private beta testing with Tax Office October 5, 2017 By Stephen Easton Communications & Technology The Govpass digital identity platform has moved into a “private beta” phase and is being tested by the Tax Office, while a related draft framework of
Connecting the biggest minds: CPA Congress 2017 August 31, 2017 By The Mandarin Be inspired by the accounting and finance world’s most influential game-changers and thought leaders at CPA Congress – this year’s most anticipated event for accounting
Collaboration and governance: can you create synergy from competing priorities? July 24, 2017 By Julian Bajkowski For as long as democracy has existed in Australia, anyone dealing with public sector has at one time or another wondered why its different parts
