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Plumbing or poetry?

Both are needed when it comes to leadership.

– Richard Fowler, Head of Office, Adjudicator's Office, UK

'AI' isn't a fix...

it is a force shaping how we organise, govern and act. Introducing SWAAP Thinking — where AI ends and bureaucracy begins.

– Robbie Slape, Assistant Director - AI Implementation , Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, Australia

Critical Commentary on the Vitality of Systemic Thinking

Democratic Governance Reform in Post-War Tigray.

– Muauz Gidey Alemu, Project Specialist, Civil Service, UNDP, Ethiopia

Trending posts in Apolitical Communities

Co-Pilot

Does this community have tips on how to use co-pilot effectively?

– Christiane Vaillancourt, Communications Strategist, CIHR-IRSC, Canada

Suggestions for Features in a Support Platform for Neurodivergent Public Service Employees

We are developing a culture platform at my public institution that includes features aimed at neurodivergent employees...

– Fred Amaro, Analista de TI, Ministério Público do Amapá, Brazil

I was asked to reflect on "one question I wish I knew the answer to about change in the public service"

"What are the most effective strategies for overcoming resistance to change while preserving morale and institutional knowledge?"

– Shabana Ansari, Senior Policy Analyst , Employment and Social Development Canada

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And finally... 🏖️

European beaches are starting to get a lot more towel-worthy! Between 2015 and 2021, EU governments and agencies implemented environmental policies that reduced coastline litter by 29%. Single-use plastics decreased by 40% and fishing-related debris dropped by 20%, reflecting the success of coordinated efforts under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive.

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