Public sector innovation: why it’s so difficult, why it’s so important Career Advice Here is Peter Shergold’s full speech delivered at the Public Sector Innovation Show in Canberra on 26th March 2019. As an enthusiast and occasional spruiker…
Lessons from the hill: Steven Kennedy’s ‘secret list’ of questions to ask yourself during a briefing Tuesday November 20, 2018 By Harley Dennett Career Advice Dr Steven Kennedy, one of Australia's most senior public servants, has twice been seconded to the Prime Minister's Office — picking up a few tricks…
DIRDC secretary Steven Kennedy's thoughts on the role of the APS Sunday September 30, 2018 By Steven Kennedy Career Advice Dr Steven Kennedy is the secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development and Cities. This is the second half of a speech hosted…
Conference catch-up: data integration in the public sector Tuesday November 7, 2017 By The Mandarin Communications & Technology Public servants flocked to Friday's short conference about the potential and the barriers to "unlocking the value of Australia's public data" but anyone who didn't…
Parkinson: public service isn't as risk averse as everyone thinks Thursday October 13, 2016 By David Donaldson News Despite recent data security incidents, the APS is forging ahead with releasing more data. "I’m not sure we’re actually less innovative," says the PM&C boss.
Risk aversion rejects government's greatest responsibility Monday August 8, 2016 By Bruce Muirhead Features OPINION: Could the blame game become a thing of the past if the community became more involved in deliberative policymaking? Why risk aversion hurts…
Shergold's failure forum: rethink risk, create plan for success Wednesday April 13, 2016 By Stephen Easton Energy & Environment Martin Parkinson calls it the quintessential mark of leadership. A right stuff-up or two shouldn't stop public servants rethinking risk -- just as the Department…
Fear of failure can be managed with smart risk understanding: Halton Tuesday August 18, 2015 By Stephen Easton Career Advice Joined-up government can't work without a better approach to risk management, says Department of Finance boss Jane Halton. Complaints about risk aversion have fed into…
