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Essays on leading and reforming government.

Considered essays on the questions public leaders face, drawn from our areas of expertise. We publish selectively, and only when we have something worth saying.

FLAGSHIP PAPER
Flagship paper · In preparation

Leading and Reforming Government in the 21st Century: Lessons from 34 Years in Public Service

The inaugural flagship paper of the practice, drawing lessons from 34 years in public service for leaders and institutions undertaking reform.

A leader drafting a policy paper at a desk
ESSAYS

Published essays.

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THE SERIES TO COME

One essay for each area of practice.

The series will grow one essay at a time. Each takes a question leaders ask and answers it plainly.

I Civil Service & Public Administration Reform

How reform survives a change of government

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II Leadership of Government Institutions

What a new Permanent Secretary should do first

Planned
III Human Capital & Public-Sector Performance

Building a civil service that keeps its best people

Planned
IV Government Transformation & Change Management

Why reforms die between announcement and delivery

Planned
V Digital Government, Future of Work & AI-Ready Public Services

How African governments can prepare for AI

Planned
VI Women, Leadership & Institutional Power

Preparing women for institutional power

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VII Ethics, Accountability & Public-Sector Integrity

What makes an integrity framework work

Planned
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Institutions don't transform on their own.

We take on a limited number of engagements at any time, so that each receives the attention it warrants. Every enquiry is read and considered personally. If your institution's challenge sits within our seven areas of practice, we welcome the conversation.