Bureaucrats will become “municipal entrepreneurs” who can perform various roles with scarce public resources, according to a new book.
Tag: professional-development
Change fatigue: how local governments can help staff
Increasing pressure on councils is being felt at all levels but there are steps that managers can take to support staff.
DTA ‘not at centre’ of government’s digital thinking: report
Government and opposition senators split on the role and responsibilities of the Digital Transformation Agency in driving digital delivery in government.
Vision and skill drive digital transformation
From digital leadership to cloud cover, there’s a lot that government can learn from the digital practices of other sectors, writes Lourens Swanepoel.
Local governance: data highlights training needs
As states like NSW overhaul professional development of councillors and mayors, new data has shed light on the training needs of elected representatives in Victoria.
Augmenting technology: the new skills for government professionals
Government agencies are identifying the skills their staff will need to effectively complement emerging technologies that promise to transform service delivery, senior bureaucrats say.
‘Skill and talent’ key to councils’ economic development
Victoria’s Corangamite Council says a $300,000 support fund it established to attract and expand businesses in its area has contributed $9.2 million in benefits to the local economy.
New editor for Government News
The Intermedia Group has announced the appointment of Darragh O’Keeffe as editor of Government News ahead of a major revamp of the publication.
Industry events: to attend or not to attend, that is the question
Professional development is an essential ingredient of your personal brand.