In the first part of this series on listening as a tool to reimagine governance, we discussed the importance of listening in governance. Through a fictional story about Madina and Padma, we illustrated different forms of listening… Read more
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How do you understand impact in complex systems?
Today’s policymakers face a myriad of complex, interconnected, and dynamic challenges. Traditional linear and reductionist approaches to policy and impact evaluation fall short in addressing these multifaceted “wicked problems.” At the Centre for Public Impact (CPI), we… Read more
Stories connect us – and that’s one of the most powerful things in the world
It took me a long time to realise how much anxiety felt like loneliness. Through many years of working with communities, I’ve learned that telling and listening to stories is one of the best and easiest ways… Read more
How three global organisations are innovating traditional funding models
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
10 things we’ve learned and believe in after delivering 5 years of Public Sector Design Training
10 Best Practices for Implementing Innovation – And What to Avoid When you think of innovation, what comes to mind? Do you think of local government? Over the last five years of training 80+ cities and counties in innovation, we’ve… Read more
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
Co-Missioning: moving on from the idea that outcomes can be “delivered”
It’s time to move on Sam Magne’s well-researched and argued paper on the pursuit of outcomes should finally help us move on from conversations around Payment by Results (PbR) and Social Impact Bonds (SIBs). Her piece highlights the “internal… 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
Introducing a new climate leadership paradigm
The problem: Lack of systems awareness Global efforts to reduce emissions continue to fall short. The most recent United Nations Environmental Report revealed an expected temperature rise of 2.5℃ – 2.9℃ above pre-industrial levels, far exceeding the 1.5℃ target… Read more