Regulations are rules that derive their authority from legislation and are a key lever for government in a “rules based society.” Well-designed regulation provides direction in areas such as responding to market failures, ensuring an appropriate safety net in place, and broadly supporting and maintaining the routines that underpins almost every aspect of our daily … Continue reading Putting the “nudge” into government regulation
Welcome to this month’s edition of GovConnect. In this edition, we shed light on the key factors influencing and reshaping the way Governments are sourcing and accessing services. This month’s bulletin coincides with the release of the results of our Global Procurement Survey. New Report: Global Trends in Sourcing and Procurement This brand new report examines … Continue reading Government Procurement – what does the future hold?
Recent state and federal reform agendas have focused heavily on identifying new and innovative ways of delivering services for taxpayers and users of government services - such as healthcare and social services - more efficiently and effectively whilst ensuring accountability remains squarely centered on those responsible for delivering services. According to a recent Deloitte report … Continue reading Commissioning government services – panacea or pitfall for Public Sector Leaders.
Who would have thought that within two short years we would be witnessing such profound social, political and economic change. One wonders what the next ten years holds for us? History is littered with examples of the rise and fall of civilisations. The recent backlash to globalisation has heralded the re-emergence of protectionist trade and … Continue reading Bend or break – the winds of change facing business and public sector leaders
The velocity of geopolitical, social and economic change shows no sign of slowing down anytime soon. Transformative shifts are underway throughout major economies and will have profound ramifications for current and future leaders. It appears that the leadership skills and traits of the past are failing, and a very different set of skills will need … Continue reading Leading in 2030, what will it take?
Change is now rapid and relentless, presenting many business opportunities for growth. Harnessing that opportunity requires effective leadership. This whitepaper presents practical steps you can take to become a more effective leader. Recently Grant Thornton Australia conducted a survey to evaluate business growth rates in Australia, examining the differences between the growth rate “tortoises” and … Continue reading Grow your business faster by becoming a better leader
