Recently I was introduced to a method called comparative judgement (CJ) and it’s reshaped how I think about fairness, performance and what “good” looks like.

You’re not alone. You can live well with worry. You can experience joy, show up fully, and still have moments where the “what ifs” knock at the door. That doesn’t make you weak — it makes you human.

At the heart of this challenge was communication. The Office of Innovation, tasked with developing an informational microsite and outreach materials, asked a critical question early in the process: ...

Take the small wins. For example, send emails using your own tone and language (provided it's appropriate, of course). Taking some ownership and control of what you can send feels good, especially if ...

Welcome to the Systems Thinking in Government community of practice. You now have access to conversations, insights, ideas and resources on the application of systems thinking in government from your ...

The culture in your organization can often feel like a headwind, making everything more difficult. While the problems may be historic, the responsibility for – and benefits of -- resolving them lie ...

According to the Digital Government indicators study, 75% of those working in public sector tech roles are men (2023) (1).

A look at how public sector agencies and their leaders can move beyond innovating out of necessity to innovating by design.

Why it matters: Burnout is a serious condition that occurs when someone feels overwhelmed by persistent stress, leading to reduced productivity, lack of motivation, and even health problems. It's ...

The Fourth United Nations International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4), scheduled to take place in Seville from 30 June to 3 July 2025, presents a critical opportunity to correct ...

This series is written by Sally Washington, Executive Director, Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia New Zealand School of Government (ANZOG). She set up, and was inaugural director of the New Zealand ...

This article is written by Jennifer Guay. Innovation labs may be everywhere, but few can claim to have had a lasting effect on a whole public service. Denmark’s MindLab was different. From its LabRats ...