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Articles by Colette Einfeld
Co-evolution of learning in the design and practice of behavioural public policy: a case of health policy in Thailand
ABSTRACT This study adopts a critical and interpretive lens on policy learning to understand the formulation and practice of behavioural insights in public policy in the Asian context through the case of the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), Thailand.
Introducing the reasonable public servant
According to English weather enthusiasts, 1837 will always be remembered for its ‘exceptionally’ cold spring. Winter was no picnic either. The weather in January was ‘frigidly’ cold and considerable snow covered the English landscape. Late in 1836, an avalanche in Sussex had destroyed homes and killed eight people. The site now hosts a convivial country pub. Its name: The Snowdrop Inn. That same winter, in a presumably warm courtroom, a case was being decided that would make legal history.
What I’ve learned from job interview screw ups
There are few more anxiety-inducing and cringe-worthy sensations than leaning on a wet bathroom counter right before an important job interview. There are worse things in life for sure, but the embarrassment of wet pants while wearing my best (and only) suit remains with me today. Although to be honest, I should have seen this coming earlier when I leaned in to wash my face and my new silk tie fell into the sink, so it was fairly obvious how that day was going to unfold.
Movers & Shakers: Honorary ranks for His Majesty
Dara Williams has been promoted to deputy CEO for policy and programs at Austrade. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has promoted Eloise Moore to assistant commissioner for multi-risk assurance. Rachel Jolly is now assistant secretary at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). The National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) new branch manager for early support and children’s practice is Ksharmra Brandon.
Moving into the future of public service, with empathy
Empathy is a critical component of human interactions. It is an innate skill that helps people connect, understand, and appreciate the feelings and experiences of others. In doing so, it helps establish trust and promote cooperative behaviour. For many of us, empathy is so natural that we may only reflect on it when it is absent.
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