Just days after COP30 wrapped up in Belém, global climate actors are already gathering in Samarkand for the 20th CITIES ...

The decade ahead will be defined not by which governments write the best regulations, but by which ones invest in the ...

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Public sector organizations are accelerating their investments in AI technology, and spending big: In the UK, government ...

The Paris Agreement marked a turning point in global climate governance. Ten years later, COP30 in Belém positions itself as ...

Use social proof. Make AI use visible and celebrated to reduce identity threats. Those who know someone who has used AI are three times more likely to have used AI themselves. This so-called ...

On Thursday 06 November 2025, HM Treasury hosted its third annual Innovation Day at 1 Horse Guards Road. This flagship ...

Career exploration is key when you don’t know your options, but self-reflection on where you want to be is equally important ...

Discover the smartest shortcuts and top tips for public servants from Apolitical’s recent rapid-fire masterclass event for public servants on using AI to write better emails.

Showcasing transformative ideas that are redefining project delivery and digital excellence across government.

Progress also demands self-awareness. Listen to your body and mind. When fatigue says, “I’m done,” take a break. And when the time comes, pass the baton gracefully to the next person in line.

This series is written by Sally Washington, Executive Director, Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia New Zealand School of Government (ANZOG). She set up, and was inaugural director of the New Zealand ...