Why do government agencies need so many consultants? Features A public service HR consultant explains his view on why government agencies increasingly need to rely on big firms like the one he works for. Read more
Middle managers: the 'engine room' of the public service must be well-oiled Monday September 18, 2017 By Stephen Easton Career Advice Are middle managers the glue that holds the public service together, or the glue that gums up the translation of strategy into action? Much more… Read more
Post-truth politics makes evidence-based policy harder, but it's no reason to give up Wednesday August 30, 2017 By Stephen Easton Community & Social Last week's Power to Persuade symposium led to fascinating discussion about how evidence feeds into public policy and the impact of post-truth political culture. Policymakers… Read more
Gillian Triggs to headline Power to Persuade symposium after AHRC term expires Friday June 16, 2017 By The Mandarin News Many will be eager to hear Gillian Triggs' side of the controversial efforts by the then-Abbott government to delegitimise both her and the commission following… Read more
Policy as networks of ecosystems: are they sustainable? Friday July 15, 2016 By David Donaldson News The youngest addition to the annual circuit of policy conferences is returning with a fifth offering. Power to Persuade symposium asks how we can create… Read more
