by SP Singh | Oct 21, 2024 | Local Government
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...
by SP Singh | Oct 20, 2024 | Leadership, Local Government
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...
by SP Singh | Oct 19, 2024 | Leadership, Local Government
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...
by SP Singh | Oct 17, 2024 | Leadership, Local Government
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...
by SP Singh | Oct 16, 2024 | Local Government
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...
by SP Singh | Oct 15, 2024 | Local Government
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...
by SP Singh | Oct 14, 2024 | Local Government
Many problems exist because they are no one’s problem. These problems are owned by no one—they are orphans with no parent. Left unaddressed, these orphaned problems often give birth to even more issues. Take the example of outdated technology in Local Governments...
