Beyond Dashboards – Creating Useful Policy Steering Rooms

Apolitical

During intense crises, governments use control rooms to help them make sense of information and guide decisions. But what might the equivalent be for slower crises, and the normal work of government? Could physical places be designed that would support better decision-making?

The Art of Delivery

UK.gov Blog (Michelle Clement)

This blog post examines the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit 2001 to 2005, which was created during Tony Blair’s premiership. The Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit acted as a nexus of power between No.10 and Whitehall. (Book due out later this year).

Mission, Vision, and Values Are Not Enough

Harvard Business Review

Organizations need to develop strong guiding principles that go beyond generic mission statements and values, the authors argue. Well-articulated principles can provide direction for difficult decisions, especially in times of disruption.

Employees Need Drastic Reskilling to Deal with Generative AI’s Data Needs

RouteFifty
Data analysts are just one part of the picture, observers said. Governments will also need data architects and business analysts, as well as ethicists to help with its responsible use.

Webinar: Five-Year Anniversary of Passage of Evidence Act (Wed., Jan 31, 1 p.m. Eastern)

Data Foundation

The event will feature the release of a new report by Harvard University Assistant Professor Dr. Christina Ciocca Eller on federal evidence-based policymaking efforts. In addition, we will celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the Evidence Act and hear from the authors of this landmark legislation, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and former U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI). We also will hear from Shalanda Young, Director of the White House Office of Management and Budget, and other federal leaders about how they are using evidence and data to improve outcomes and scale solutions that work.

Resource of the Week:  “Let’s Talk Performance” Webinars now on Spotify!

National Center for Public Performance

You can now listen to NCPP’s Let’s Talk Performance webinars on your way to work through Spotify! Join us as we engage with experts, explore insightful research, and dive into thought-provoking discussions on enhancing public performance.