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IPANZ: Making digital access more inclusive
Laurence Millar — a former Deputy Commissioner at New Zealand’s State Services Commission and a Trustee with the 20/20 Trust — speaks on digital inclusion in New Zealand and how to achieve it.
IPAA ACT: ‘Work with Purpose’ with Andrew Metcalfe AO
WORK WITH PURPOSE is a weekly podcast that gives listeners a unique perspective on how the Australian Public Service works and how it is responding to the once in a generation challenge presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. This week’s guest is Andrew Metcalfe AO (Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment).
ANZSOG makes new leadership resource available to public managers
ANZSOG has launched a new series to feature the best research and thinking on crisis leadership. The series will explore crisis management, leadership and communication and put global expertise in the hands of public managers in Australia and New Zealand.
IPAA SA: Virtual ‘On the Couch’ conversation with Jim McDowell
A video of Jim McDowell ‘on the couch’ with IPAA South Australia is now available. Jim is the Chief Executive of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet. During the conversation, he shared how he’s been involved in the state-wide and national response to COVID-19, gave insights on the evolving situation, and stressed the importance of nationwide collaboration in this challenging time.
IPAA ACT: The first ‘Work with Purpose’ podcast is now available
‘Work with Purpose’ is a weekly podcast produced in partnership between IPAA ACT and contentgroup, with support from the Australian Public Service Commission. This week Peter Woolcott AO (Australian Public Service Commissioner) and Katherine Jones PSM (Deputy Secretary, Department of Finance) talk about their respective roles in the COVID-19 response.
We’re all in this together: IPAA adapts to new ways of working in support of Australia’s public sector
Like many organisations across Australia, IPAA is repurposing its operations to reflect a new digital-by-default working environment. You can find out what IPAA’s up to across Australia by exploring its Insights, Events and Opportunities pages, and by subscribing to IPAA’s newsletters.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ACROSS THE DITCH
Australia isn’t unique in having a professional organisation for public servants. In fact the Institute of Public Administration New Zealand formed in Christchurch back in 1934 and has a significant place in New Zealand public policy. It also publishes a quarterly journal, ‘Public Sector’, which it generously provides to IPAA as a digital copy. The April Issue is out now.
IPAA ACT: IPAA SPEECHES 2019 now available
IPAA ACT has released its fourth collection of speeches delivered throughout the 2019 calendar year.
The book contains a selection of speeches by government, public and private sector leaders that include the Hon Scott Morrison MP, Prime Minister of Australia; CEO of Microsoft, Satya Nadella; and a number of Departmental Secretaries and Agency Heads.
IPAA SA: Virtual ‘On the Couch’ Conversation with Erma Ranieri
Erma Ranieri was IPAA South Australia’s guest for its first virtual ‘on the couch’ conversation. Erma unpacked the risks posed to the South Australian public sector from the coronavirus pandemic, and the response by the Office of the Commissioner for Public Sector Employment in supporting South Australian public sector employees.
ANZSOG looks to build a bridge between researchers and public servants
A new initiative to bridge the gap between the research work of academics and the policy work of public servants has been announced by ANZSOG Dean and CEO Ken Smith.
Impressive results for the Australian Journal of Public Administration
Readership and circulation numbers for the Australian Journal of Public Administration grew strongly in 2019, with over 200,000 article downloads achieved for the first time in its publication history.
Is paradoxical leadership the competency we need now, more than ever?
With coronavirus bringing massive challenges and great turbulence to public sector work around the globe, the recent publication of a New Zealand research paper on paradoxical leadership and its contribution to employee resilience could not be more timely.