Transformation in the Singapore Public Service: Emerging Stronger from the Pandemic
Article - Ang Hak Seng, Sueann Soon
Drawing lessons from its past experiences with disruptive and transformative change, the public sector has helped steady and bring together Singaporeans in a turbulent post-COVID world.
The Value of Values in the Singapore Public Service
Article - Ghalpanah Thangaraju, Keith Tan
The transformation of the Public Service must also involve thoughtful reinvigoration of the values it stands for.
Leadership Development in the Singapore Public Service
Article - Ong Perng Yih
A ground-breaking research study on public sector leadership in Singapore highlights the importance of leadership impact and challenging work assignments on staff development and performance.
Reviewing Whole-of-Government Collaboration in the Singapore Public Service
Article - Kharina Zainal
Findings from a 2010 survey offer ways to improve collaboration among government agencies.
Redefining Engagement: Lessons for the Public Service from Our Singapore Conversation
Article - Yee Lai Fong, Melissa Khoo
Through collective learning-by-doing and investment in strong relationships, Our Singapore Conversation has pioneered new possibilities for public engagement and governance.
Public Sector Transformation — Six Small Ways to Make a Big Impact
Opinion - Andrew Tan
The Singapore Public Service can ready itself for a more challenging environment with more thoughtful communication, collaboration and creative use of resources.
Nudges: Why, How and What Next?
Article - Kok Ping Soon
What does the use of behavioural insights mean for public policymaking and service delivery in Singapore? A practitioner shares his views.
What Does It Mean to Optimise Public Service Delivery?
Opinion - John Lim, Lee Chong Hock
Lee Chong Hock and John Lim from the PS21 Office examine the challenges that face the Singapore Public Service, as it reaches beyond individual service excellence towards Whole-of-Government outcomes.
After Our Singapore Conversation: The Futures of Governance
Opinion - Lim Seok Hui, Adrian W. J. Kuah
Two analysts from the Public Service Division reflect on Our Singapore Conversation’s radical implications for the nation and its public policy enterprise.
Gearing the Public Service for SG100
Article - Peter Ong
Singapore’s Head of Civil Service charts new directions for the public sector as the nation looks forward to its next decades of growth.
