In season three, episode two of our Reimagining Government podcast, hosts Adrian Brown and Saumya Shruti discuss traditional funding models and how they can be reimagined to encourage more innovation, experimentation, and learning. They… Read more
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Embracing AI: Empowering vulnerable workers for a more inclusive future
As technological progress continues to revolutionize industries, the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is sparking intense debates about its impact on the labor market. Historically, innovations like the printing press, the steam engine, and automated looms have transformed employment… Read more
How effective leaders can practise introspection and understand themselves as part of larger systems
Unlocking the power of introspection Building on the new climate leadership paradigm we introduced in our first blog, this second blog delves deeper into the critical role of self-awareness, introspection, and reflexivity in effective leadership practices. We have… Read more
Reimagining Government Special: Storytelling and government
Storytelling and government Stories can change lives, communities, and systems. In this episode, we explore how telling and listening to stories can help to reimagine government. f This special episode is part of the Digital Kick-off for the Creative Bureaucracy… Read more
The Renca Innovation Factory: A model of public innovation for sustainable development
Una versión de este artículo en español está disponible aquí. The commune of Renca in Santiago, Chile, has rapidly gained national and international recognition as an exemplary case of development and transformation, supporting a historically marginalized community from the city… Read more
Cities need to bridge the gap between their climate goals and capabilities
“Cities are leading the fight against climate change!” was a common refrain that was hard to miss in the run-up to COP28. Cities received unprecedented inclusion and recognition via the Local Climate Action Summit – but is this statement… Read more
Reimagining Government S2E7: Season 2 Wrap Up
Season two wrap-up What have we learned from season two of Reimagining Government? Athena Hughes, Naja Nelson, and our host Adrian Brown revisit highlights and delve into the topics we covered. Join us to explore failure, imagination in government, and… Read more
Five things we recently learned about difficult conversations
In season two episode six of our Reimagining Government podcast, co-hosts Adrian Brown, Harriet Hunter, and Karen Lawson discuss how to have difficult conversations. They highlight: Complexity and difficult conversations within government Why it’s important to have… Read more
Reimagining Government S2E6: How Do You Have Difficult Conversations?
How do you have difficult conversations? This episode mentions difficult subject matter, including suicide or suicidal thoughts. Anyone working in government or public services knows that sometimes we must be vulnerable and have difficult conversations. It can be daunting,… Read more
Six ways governments can meaningfully engage youth in tackling climate change
Image source: European Institute of Innovation & Technology Around the world, young people are demanding climate action to secure a just, sustainable future. With COP 28 recently concluding, there’s been a notable increase in youth participation, with initiatives… Read more