In season two episode six of our Reimagining Government podcast, co-hosts Adrian Brown, Harriet Hunter, and Karen Lawson discuss how to have difficult conversations. They highlight: Complexity and difficult conversations within government Why it’s important to have… Read more
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Reimagining Government s2 e6: How do you have difficult conversations?
How do you have difficult conversations? This episode mentions difficult subject matter, including suicide or suicidal thoughts. Anyone working in government or public services knows that sometimes we must be vulnerable and have difficult conversations. It can be daunting,… Read more
Reimagining Government s2 e5: What does imagination have to do with government?
What does imagination have to do with government? The way government currently operates doesn’t support everybody. So what should we do differently? Imagination is the secret ingredient in most of our best ideas. In this episode, we explore how social… Read more
Reimagining Government s2 e4: Failure in government
Failure in government Everyone fails occasionally. But when governments fail, it has an impact on real lives. It’s easy for public servants to shy away from talking about failure. To learn from our mistakes, we must be open and… Read more
Reimagining Government s2 e3: What on earth is a paradigm shift?
What on earth is a paradigm shift? 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… Read more
Reimagining Government s2 e2: Long-term thinking
Long-term thinking It’s vital that governments think about and plan for the future, but often, our thinking can be limited. The models we have in our minds about growth, success, and the environment shape how we imagine life and government… Read more
Four ways to earn legitimacy in government with Jaime Junior
Jaime Junior is the Advocacy and Community Education Coordinator for the Disability Network of Wayne County Detroit, a non-profit organization specialising in community services, resources, and advocacy for individuals with disabilities. In addition, she’s the former Community… Read more
Reimagining Government s2 e1: Earned Legitimacy
Earned Legitimacy For a government to be legitimate, it must have its people’s trust. But, many communities across the globe distrust their government. This episode explores how governments can earn that trust and legitimacy. It is a gradual process that… Read more
Reimagining Government s1 e7: SEASON ONE WRAP-UP
SEASON ONE WRAP-UP In season one, we lay out a new vision for government and explore radical new approaches to addressing global issues such as the climate crisis, equitable healthcare provision, and rebuilding trust with marginalised communities. Episodes include:… Read more
Reimagining Government s1 e6: Global development
Global development In season one, we lay out a new vision for government and explore radical new approaches to addressing global issues such as the climate crisis, equitable healthcare provision, and rebuilding trust with marginalised communities. Episodes include: A… Read more