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AI, Decision Fatigue, and the Mental Health Edge in Leaders

How AI can reduce executive decision fatigue and mental strain while supporting better leadership well-being.

— Iwin Nayak, Senior Manager — Cabinet Office, Toronto, ON, Canada

The energy of reform in Kosovo, Europe’s youngest, most youthful country

Putting people at the heart of Kosovo's public administration transformation.

— Jesse Samasuwo, Helping governments build critical capabilities for the 21st century, UK

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Building Community for Energy Efficiency

I would be very interested to know of successful—or promising—initiatives that overcome preconceptions/biases against policies promoting energy efficiency...

— John Clinton, PhD, Interim Dean, Milano School of Policy, Management, and Environment

Digital Sandboxes in Government — Any experience with them?

I really think this is something that all government employees should have access to so that they can try new ideas...

— Scott Hazlitt, Policy Analyst, Canadian Grain Commission, Canada

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Last week, Thailand kicked off its annual water buffalo beauty pageant to celebrate their bovine agricultural workers against the rise of tractors and other farming technology. The contests help support farmers and boost tourism by making the humble “kwai” a glamorous cultural symbol.

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