by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Organizational Structure
Previously I co-wrote a piece asking a straightforward but controversial question – What if Government Embraced Holacracy? Apparently the piece struck a nerve because many were quick to criticize. As a writer who focuses on topics that are still relatively untested in...
by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Innovation, Technology
Transparency is a concept that has been discussed by governments for years now and we have seen some amazing progress. There have been great strides towards making data more accessible via readily downloadable spreadsheets and PDFs. That is progress but it still...
by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Leadership, Organizational Structure
Originally posted on LinkedIn here. Collaboration is key for elected officials to make better policy decisions. I know it sounds cliché but if only it was that simple. If you have experience with how public meetings are run and how policy decisions are made, you...
by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Innovation, Leadership
Examples of innovation are everywhere. We don’t have to look far to find countless books and articles highlighting the companies that have been able to successfully achieve it. The problem comes when we try to copy those companies and have little success. Copying what...
by m4gadmin | Jun 16, 2016 | Innovation, Leadership
In my experience, failure and risk management in government is a taboo subject. Old school style leaders are quick to bring down the hammer anytime someone makes a mistake. It reminds me of one of my favorite quotes from Zig Ziglar. There is no shortage of research...
