Overview
HOW CAN I MAKE A DIFFERENCE? WHY ARE THINGS SO SLOW AROUND HERE? IS THE PUBLIC SECTOR FOR ME?! Every day, new recruits join two million Aussie public servants striving to help our country thrive. But whether you're in local, state or federal government, without a roadmap it's easy to get overwhelmed, lose hope, and quit. Unless you have guides. With wit and insight, two career public servants lay out what you need to know to make your mark in government: Why public servants are critical to solving Australia's big challenges How to master your greatest asset - yourself How to attract powerful allies to your cause The architecture of all problems (and how to solve them)
Full Product Details
Author: Georgie Smith ,
Travis Bates
Publisher: Upsides Training
Imprint: Upsides Training
Dimensions:
Width: 14.80cm
, Height: 1.60cm
, Length: 21.00cm
Weight: 0.358kg
ISBN: 9781922764027
ISBN 10: 1922764027
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 07 March 2023
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
'Every person that needs to know how to be the best in any public service must read this book.' SCOTT PATTERSON, CHIEF OF STAFF, FORMER QLD DEPUTY PREMIER TERRY MACKENROTH 'Georgie and Travis articulate not only the theory and rationale for delivering excellent public service but provide accessible case studies and illuminating snippets from the field.' CHERYL BATAGOL PSM, EXPERIENCED PUBLIC SECTOR CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER 'The Formula For Impact is so much fun to read that I almost forgot I was learning something! Your book is a breath of fresh air.' JAMES LENIHAN, TEAM LEADER, YARRA RANGES COUNCIL
'Every person that needs to know how to be the best in any public service must read this book.' SCOTT PATTERSON, CHIEF OF STAFF, FORMER QLD DEPUTY PREMIER TERRY MACKENROTH 'Georgie and Travis articulate not only the theory and rationale for delivering excellent public service but provide accessible case studies and illuminating snippets from the field.' CHERYL BATAGOL PSM, EXPERIENCED PUBLIC SECTOR CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBER 'The Formula For Impact is so much fun to read that I almost forgot I was learning something! Your book is a breath of fresh air.' JAMES LENIHAN, TEAM LEADER, YARRA RANGES COUNCIL
Author Information
Georgie served 20 years in government before founding Upsides Training. Through deft storytelling, Georgie's insights transform how public servants see themselves, their roles and their pathway to impact. Travis rose from field work to boards before co-founding Upsides Training, where he now guides the next generation to think and act with utmost integrity.
