Guest blog written by Theresa Burnett I came to the program thinking I had a good idea about how to make things happen in the workplace. I had some idea of policy implementation and the challenges of government organizations. All that said, I learned that I did NOT have an organized, step-by-step approach to address…Continue Reading Creating a Workplace Culture of Continuous Learners and Self-Starters in the U.S.
Register for our Implementing Public Policy (online) Program
Are you a public policymaker frustrated with the limited impact of your government’s policies? Do you see many policy ideas starting out with promise but ending up incomplete or ineffectively implemented? Are you trying to improve implementation? If so, you are not alone. There is no more important time than now to convene policymakers and practitioners…Continue Reading Register for our Implementing Public Policy (online) Program
Lost in Authorization in Japan
Guest blog written by Marcello Milanello “The more you know who you are and what you want, the less you let things upset you”. Despite the advice from Bob Harris, a protagonist role played by a melancholic Bill Murray, in the movie ‘Lost in translation’, he remains pessimistic and bland for the entire journey…Continue Reading Lost in Authorization in Japan
Changing the Way we do Business in the U.S. through Data Sharing
Guest blog written by Rachel Cychosz Sharing. It’s the concept of “using, occupying, or enjoying something jointly with others” or “giving a portion of something to others”. It’s a concept that I’m confident most people learned as young children. It’s a simple concept, that’s why we learn it as children, because it’s something that can…Continue Reading Changing the Way we do Business in the U.S. through Data Sharing
PDIA is a Journey about How to Engage
Guest blog written by Eleanor Sarpong My first reaction when I was introduced to the course on IPP via email was hesitation- “Really how different will this course be to others on implementing public policy?” I asked. I was particularly anxious to know how to navigate the political minefield that often hamper public policy implementation….Continue Reading PDIA is a Journey about How to Engage
Listen to our sixth virtual discussion on Leadership Through Crisis
On May 1st, 2020, we hosted a sixth virtual discussion with Matt Andrews, who answered audience questions on his new Public Leadership Through Crisis blog series. Thank you to ALL those who attended our sixth session and for engaging with us. If you missed the session, you can listen to it here or in the player below. https://harvardbsc.simplecast.com/episodes/ltc10-a-virtual-discussion-with-prof-matt-andrews-may-1-2020 BSC’s…Continue Reading Listen to our sixth virtual discussion on Leadership Through Crisis
PDIA Application in the UK Private Sector
Guest blog written by Mitchell Rusu What an incredible journey this has been! Coming into this course, I really didn’t know what to expect. I was excited about attending classes at Harvard Kennedy School, but did not realise the tremendous learning opportunity that was awaiting me. I’ve been working in the private sector my entire…Continue Reading PDIA Application in the UK Private Sector
Growth after the Coronavirus: Thoughts and Questions
written by Matt Andrews A lot of people ask me how governments should support economic growth in the period ‘After Coronavirus’. It is a vital question that I wrestle with daily in preparing for the forthcoming Leading Economic Growth Online executive education program (which I teach with my amazing colleague, Ricardo Hausmann). Here are some…Continue Reading Growth after the Coronavirus: Thoughts and Questions
Listen to our fifth virtual discussion on Leadership Through Crisis
On April 24th, 2020, we hosted a fourth virtual discussion with Matt Andrews, who answered audience questions on his new Public Leadership Through Crisis blog series. Here are some of the questions he answered: Since the pandemic requires quick decision making at the national level, this might pose a threat for democracies and citizen inclusiveness, how can…Continue Reading Listen to our fifth virtual discussion on Leadership Through Crisis
COVID-19: Planning for Tomorrow’s Problems Today
Guest blog written by Peter Harrington When he started his blog series on crisis leadership on these pages, Matt Andrews asked: can public leaders navigate high winds and big waves in little boats? We could add to that question: how do you build the boat when you are already at sea and the storm is…Continue Reading COVID-19: Planning for Tomorrow’s Problems Today