Public Service Leadership & Management

Leadership ranked as the most critical factor for government innovation

Leadership support stands out as the most critical factor for fostering innovation in government, with 75% of civil servants surveyed by Global Government Forum (GGF) rating it as essential. The […]

Didi Esther Walson-Jack speaking at International Civil Service Conference in Abuja

‘Business as usual is no longer acceptable’: Nigeria’s civil service head sets out how to rejuvenate, innovate and accelerate

The head of the civil service of the federation of Nigeria has hailed the launch of “a movement of renewal, creativity and bold progress in public service” at the International […]
Didi Esther Walson-Jack speaking at Global Government Forum's Leaders Forum 2025.

Nigeria hosts first-ever International Civil Service Conference in Abuja

In a move to catalyse transformation in the public sector, the federal government of Nigeria, through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and in […]
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Letter from Ottawa: Political uncertainty subsides, but new forms take its place

Canada’s general election has led to a refreshed Cabinet under prime minister Mark Carney. But, Michael Wernick says, the minority government still faces many uncertainties Since my last dispatch, much […]

Musk leaves US government role leading the Department of Government Efficiency

Elon Musk, the billionaire tech entrepreneur who is the world’s richest person and has led the development of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) for US president Donald Trump, has […]
Didi Esther Walson-Jack speaking at Global Government Forum's Leaders Forum 2025.

Nigeria to host first-ever International Civil Service Conference in ‘new era for public sector innovation’

In a move to catalyse transformation in the public sector, the federal government of Nigeria, through the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation and in […]
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Canada PM Mark Carney appoints government ‘built to deliver change’

Canadian prime minister Mark Carney has named new ministers across government with a mission “to build a stronger economy, to reduce the cost of living, and to keep our communities […]

Trump administration moves to reform top federal officials’ performance reviews

The Trump administration has proposed to reform the performance appraisal for senior officials to make fewer executives eligible for top marks and the highest annual bonuses. The move follows a […]

Thawing the ‘middle management permafrost’: Management and workforce takeaways from Innovation 2025 

Global Government Forum has used an artificial intelligence tool to analyse all the sessions at Innovation 2025 for takeaways relating to public and civil service management and workforce issues. Key […]
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Canada’s Liberal party wins election but expected to form minority government

The incumbent Liberal party has emerged as the biggest party in Canada’s federal government election, meaning that it will be in power for a fourth consecutive term. The results from […]