Guide
The policy playbook: bending the arc of policy towards public good
A playbook to help public servants and those interested in developing impactful policy outcomes. It offers a framework for public servants to develop and deliver better policies and policy outcomes, outlining how to bring policies to life and make them measurable, impactful and adaptive. It is organised into three key sections: frameworks, fitness and foundations.
Journal article
Research and education in public sector practice: a systems approach to understanding policy impact
This article outlines how a systems thinking approach can aid understanding of research and education impact on government practice.
Report
Ensuring a world-class Australian Public Service: delivering local solutions
This paper investigates the strengths and weaknesses of the APS’ current approach to delivering local solutions to communities. The authors argue that a range of services need to be shaped with communities in new, co-governed ways, if we are to see any substantial and sustained improvement in local solutions.