You can look at CoPs as having three elements required for them to thrive (Like the fire triangle): 1) Community, 2) Leadership, 3) Space. All three are required, as soon as one disappears the CoP ...

The solution: By thinking like advocates, leaders of Co-design efforts can improve their engagement with policymakers in government and improve their capacity to identify situations where Co-design ...

New ISO ESG Implementation Principles launched at COP29 provide international guidance to streamline ESG practices.

The case of National Government v Western Cape Provincial Government is a significant precedent for resolving intergovernmental disputes in South Africa. The dispute centered on the division of powers ...

In the realm of organizational transformation, urgency is often heralded as the catalyst for change. Yet in public service, creating a sense of urgency is neither easy nor common. While crises may ...

About 15 years ago, I began exploring and writing about an idea for creating Conservation Burial Reserves to help expand protected areas. I challenge traditional thinking about what a cemetery looks ...

Writing is a core skill for public servants. From drafting policy memos to mocking up community projects and sending emails, writing is an unavoidable part of any role in government. But what few ...

In 1976, George Box famously stated, "All models are wrong, but some are useful." When it comes to policy writing or any form of writing that has broader implications for the public, there are ...

The rich world faces chronic labour shortages, and various countries have underscored the challenge they face with a ‘baby bust’. With growing apprehension toward immigration, many have been promoting ...

The problem: Public sector leaders must balance legacy processes with new, adaptive approaches to keep up with the pace of technological and societal change and the expectations of the people they ...