Reimagining Government

What on earth is a paradigm shift?

Reimagining Government

Show Notes

In this podcast, we talk a lot about change.

We don't just want to change policies or attitudes, but the whole paradigm.

But what on earth is a paradigm? Join us to explore what a paradigm is, hear practical examples of paradigm shifts, and try to solve the mystery of how we can shift paradigms in public service. Read the blog here.

Featured in this episode:

Adrian Brown (Host) - Executive Director, Centre for Public Impact Toby Lowe (Host) - Visiting Professor in Public Management, Centre for Public Impact Henk-Jan Dekker - Researcher, International Centre for Environmental Research and Development Jessica Studdert - Deputy Chief Executive, New Local

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