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Economist

Britain’s government wastes time — not money

Thomas Elston's 'one-shot-bias' concept is referenced to demonstrate how ambitious UK Ministers tend to overlook everyday management challenges in pursuit of radical new reforms, resulting in a misallocation of civil servants' time.

Thomas Elston
Public sector
United Kingdom (UK)
In the media

The Korea Times

Korea passes on personnel management knowhow to other nations

Interview with South Korea's Minister of Personnel Management references the International Civil Service Effectiveness (InCiSE) Index produced by the Blavatnik School of Government and the Institute for Government.

Public sector
South Korea
Laptop shows Zoom screen call
Blog
29 September 2022

The People in Government Lab listens directly to the voices of people in government

Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic required dramatic changes and new ways of working from civil services around the world.

Elise El Nouchi
Elise El Nouchi
Public sector
People in Government Lab
Go Lab participants
Programme

Government Outcomes Lab

Finding new ways for the public sector to commission services while achieving better social outcomes, and aligning the interests of local authorities and social investors and charities.

Public sector
United Kingdom (UK)
Publication
27 June 2022

Addressing challenges to remote and hybrid working in public organisations

The People in Government Lab’s policy report Addressing challenges to remote and hybrid working in public organisations presents the results of a survey conducted in several public organisations in three countries – Brazil, Chile and the United Kingdom. It provides insights into improving remote and hybrid working inside governments.

Javier FuenzalidaMargarita GómezPedro ArcainPia Iocco Barias
Public sector
People in Government Lab
...
Health, education and public services
15
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15 July 2022, 13:00 - 16:00

PeopleGov international conference

The PeopleGov Lab brings together policymakers, academics, and practitioners, from the public and private sectors for its first international conference to discuss the future of public service in the twenty-first century.

In the media

The Mandarin

Albanese chooses new DPM&C head

Glyn Davis, who's currently a Visiting Professor at the Blavatnik School, has been named secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and head of the Australian Public Service.

Glyn Davis
Public sector
Australia
In the media

Global Government Forum

New Australian Public Service head appointed

Glyn Davis, who's currently a Visiting Professor at the Blavatnik School, has been named secretary of the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet and head of the Australian Public Service.

Glyn Davis
Public sector
Health, education and public services
...
Australia
Martin Williams and Nana Agyekum-Dwamena at the 2017 Challenges of Government Conference
Blog
17 May 2022

Turning academic insights into practical lessons: civil service reform in Ghana

A new case study from Martin Williams demonstrates how we are bringing academic theory to life through interactive case teaching.

Sarah McAra
Sarah McAra
Case Centre on Public Leadership
Africa
...
Ghana
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