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We must know enough to be effective!
We must know enough to be effective.Before I demand anything, I must first understand my needs. When I aim to improve something, I need to have a clear picture of what excellence looks like. When I make buying decisions, I must know what constraints I’m working...
Why do government institutions tend to be inefficient?
Why do government institutions tend to be inefficient and lag behind in technology adoption compared to commercial organisations?The answer may be this: because they can. However, this is not the full picture. Government inefficiency is often the result of...
Simple shift and transformative change over time!
If I say to my 10-year-old daughter:"I expect you to keep your room in good condition,"the instruction is clear, but may not fully communicate what I expect from her. If I take a more prescriptive approach that makes sense for her age, I might say:"Please make sure...
Would I do it if it were my own money?
Would I do it if it were my own money? Perhaps sincerely asking ourselves this question before proposing a new project, calling a meeting, or entering into an argument would likely change how we act and respond. We might think twice, or even more, before making...
More activity will naturally lead to impact!
There is a clear distinction between activity and impact, though we often use these terms interchangeably. The common assumption is that more activity will naturally lead to impact. For example: We have executed 450 test cases; Written 500 lines of code; Called 4000...
Local Governments: We see inefficiencies and accept them as normal!
We are lazy by design. We conserve energy and use the minimum possible brain power. We like to be well-fed and keep ourselves entertained. We crave security and safety. There’s nothing wrong with this. For most of us, it’s simply part of being human. However, to truly...
Local Government: Turn this complexity into an opportunity for innovation!
Have you ever encountered an organisation responsible for offering such a long list of services? Community engagement and events management Infrastructure projects and contracts management Assets maintenance and management Revenue management Planning and building...
Benchmarking: Outdated Business Systems in Local Governments!
To draw meaningful qualitative conclusions, it helps to base them on a solid baseline. I may say I am healthy, rich, famous, and successful, and you may have a completely different opinion about me. In such cases, both of us may be right in our own view. However, if I...
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