Over the past few years, we at the Centre for Public Impact Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand have designed and delivered several learning journeys with teams from across all levels of the public sector. With numerous engagements under our… Read more
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Why donors need to rethink funding for greater impact
“It was for us … a great experience participating in the first round of your call. It has allowed us to make questions and take our conversations on where the project needs to go … what we need to be… Read more
Thinking systemically and acting locally on climate change
We’re far from the first to say it: cities and climate change are deeply connected. It’s why we believe that local governments are uniquely positioned to move the needle on climate action. Three key points drive our logic: Cities are… Read more
Transforming communities: Inside the Hainault Library Hub Pilot
Last year, CPI worked as a learning partner to the London Borough of Redbridge. CPI’s work focussed on supporting Redbridge to develop community hubs in the borough, which are part of the council’s efforts to reimagine and strengthen its relationships… Read more
The power of serious games in government capacity building
In my first blog, we discussed the concept of serious games and their potential to bridge the gap between training and practical application for capacity building interventions. We explored how serious games have transformed traditional training approaches in… Read more
Let the (serious) games begin
The problem of capacity building in India’s public sector Let’s talk about Radha. Radha is a fictitious Block Community Mobiliser (BCM). In India, BCMs are a crucial frontline public health care. They manage a team of Accredited Social Health Activists… Read more
Reimagining leadership for climate action
Climate change is a complex, emergent challenge that requires actors across industries, sectors, and scales of leadership to work together to build a just and regenerative future for everyone. This scale of collective action can only be achieved with a… Read more
Four lessons on Human Learning Systems from the Queensland Public Sector Commission
Developing a first-of-its-kind learning experience The concept of Human Learning Systems (HLS) – described as “a new approach to public service that embraces complexity, human relationships and continuous learning” – is still somewhat in its infancy in… Read more
Early insights into hearing stories meaningfully
In the second phase of our work with Dusseldorp Forum and Hands Up Mallee around storytelling for systems change, we are exploring how to create the conditions for stories to be heard by those who need to hear… Read more
Can Generative AI solve a 300-year-old government challenge?
Just over a year ago, the UK Government’s latest Levelling Up White Paper promised a new direction in its attempts to “improve productivity, boost economic growth, encourage innovation, create good jobs, enhance educational attainment and renovate the cultural fabric”… Read more