Experimental trials: a BETA way of making policy Editors' Picks From a scientific point of view, the standard way public policy is implemented at scale with little testing is extremely reckless. But human behaviour is… Read more
More than a buzzword: Beauchamp's tips for making innovation real Monday November 21, 2016 By Stephen Easton News Buzzword fatigue is not an option at the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science. Secretary Glenys Beauchamp discussed the real meaning of innovation for government,… Read more
Frances Adamson: public trust, listening and charting Australia's way Friday November 11, 2016 By Stephen Easton Features The Canberra "beltway" needs more intelligence on what Australians are thinking, says the new DFAT head. As the forces of protectionism rally, she pondered the… Read more
Jane Halton: who will coach future mandarins in our craft? Friday October 14, 2016 By Stephen Easton Features VALEDICTORY: Bowing out after 33 years in the public service, half of those as secretary, Jane Halton says farewell. She questions how the next… Read more
Martin Bowles puts people management first to move from tactical to strategic Tuesday June 21, 2016 By Stephen Easton Features Two years ago, the Department of Health was a reliable machine, but staff were run ragged and working to outdo each other instead of looking… Read more
