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Why bureaucracy matters, part 1: Public service craft has a bureaucratic future
Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25 Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25

Why bureaucracy matters, part 1: Public service craft has a bureaucratic future

Reforms, digitalisation, crises: bureaucracy evolves with politics and society, and so must those who work within it.

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Why bureaucracy matters, part 2: Productivity = investment + bureaucracy
Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25 Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25

Why bureaucracy matters, part 2: Productivity = investment + bureaucracy

Lifting national productivity means that beyond red tape, the public service must balance regulation, reform, and human foundations.

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Why bureaucracy matters, part 3: Bureaucracy’s ink-stained soul
Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25 Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25

Why bureaucracy matters, part 3: Bureaucracy’s ink-stained soul

True reform in the public service comes from integrating tradition with innovation, not chasing novelty or shortcuts.

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Why bureaucracy matters, part 4: Living in the paper labyrinth
Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25 Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25

Why bureaucracy matters, part 4: Living in the paper labyrinth

Public servants often work in a system designed for fairness yet feel trapped by process. Unlocking potential is key.

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Why bureaucracy matters, part 5: The indispensable knowledge machine
Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25 Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25

Why bureaucracy matters, part 5: The indispensable knowledge machine

In a noisy information world, bureaucracy ensures decisions are evidence-based, transparent, and grounded in reality.

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Why bureaucracy matters, part 6: Bureaucracy then, now… next
Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25 Bureaucracy, Productivity, Government David Schmidtchen 29/12/25

Why bureaucracy matters, part 6: Bureaucracy then, now… next

The APS has shifted from rigid hierarchies to agile, data-driven reform. Understanding bureaucracy’s evolution helps to navigate today’s challenges.

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