By Centre for Public Impact
Governments are under increasing pressure to bring about the results people expect, while remaining trusted and relevant. And yet, the systems, structures, and processes of government today are oft
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In every podcast episode, we meet people who work in government and public service. We’re always impressed by their passion and commitment. But what drew them to their work, what drives them and why do they keep doing such a tough job?
In this episode, we talk to real public servants about the joys and challenges of their work.
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We all know games are fun, but what if they could help us tackle the very real challenges we face in government?
Our host Adrian Brown talks to Keshav Sahani about how games are being used to change behaviour, build community relationships and improve policies in Brazil and India.
Regulation: a word that sends shivers down the spines of many public servants across the globe. But are we looking at it wrong? Can regulation be something that we embrace as a route to innovation in public service?
In this episode, we hear about practical examples of regulation being done differently to achieve real change.
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Impact means different things to different people, depending on things like positions of power, units of measurement, and personal biases. So is impact really the thing we should be striving for, or is there something else we should be considering?
In this episode, we speak to two leaders who are reimagining impact evaluation systems to make them more meaningful and effective.
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Anyone who works in social impact knows how important funding is. But what if we could do things differently? What if, instead of starting with what the funder needs, we put communities in control of how funding works?
Join us to explore two innovative examples of organisations reimagining funding, from supporting sex workers’ rights to tackling climate change.
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2024 is a historic year for elections with over 50 countries across the globe going to the polls. Elections shape our political landscape and are a chance for people to have their say. But what does this year of elections mean for democracy? Are there better ways for citizens to shape their cities and countries?
In this very special election year episode of Reimagining Government, we host a roundtable exploring the opportunities and limitations of elections.
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The Reimagining Government podcast will be back on September 4th, 2024! Our host, Adrian Brown, returns for season three to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing governments today.
Over six episodes, we're featuring insights from global thought leaders and changemakers, exploring topics like funding, impact, and the year of elections.
Listen to the latest episodes on your favourite streaming platform or visit our website: https://www.centreforpublicimpact.org...
Stories can change lives, communities, and systems.
In this episode, we explore how telling and listening to stories can help to reimagine government.
We’ll hear about how one man’s story of caring for his mother ignited a cultural shift in how stories are embedded in Scottish public services, and how a controversial fruit is helping to break down barriers between communities in Indonesia.
This special episode is part of the Digital Kick-off for the Creative Bureaucracy Festival 2024. #cbf2024
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What have we learned from season two of Reimagining Government?
Athena Hughes, Naja Nelson, and our host Adrian Brown revisit highlights and delve into the topics we covered. Join us to explore failure, imagination in government, and what on earth a paradigm shift is. Read the blog here.
Read the full written episode transcript here.
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This episode mentions difficult subject matter including suicide or suicidal thoughts.
Anyone working in government or public services knows that sometimes we must be vulnerable and have difficult conversations.
It can be daunting, but if we ignore challenges, things only get worse. Join us as we explore different ways of approaching these conversations courageously and hear examples of when they can help make a real difference to the people we serve. Read the blog here.
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