1. Systemic Government and the Civil Servant. A New Pattern for Systemic Design
- Author
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Jonathan A Veale
- Subjects
Government ,systemic foresight ,Visual Arts and Performing Arts ,Civil servant ,systemic design methodology ,civil servant ,business.industry ,lcsh:NX1-820 ,public policy ,Public sector ,government ,Public policy ,Public administration ,Public relations ,lcsh:Arts in general ,Urban Studies ,Economics ,cultural change ,Public service ,Stewardship ,Policy design ,business ,Design methods - Abstract
This article examines the emerging application of systemic design methodology within government as practiced by the Alberta Public Service in Edmonton, Canada. A case study, from a practitioner’s perspective, for systemic policy design is presented as an innovation facing approach useful for cultural change and decision-support. Lessons about applying systemic design within government and essential capabilities and qualities of practitioners are outlined. For some systemic designers, government might be the best place to effect systemic change especially those particularly concerned about advancing stewardship and innovation within the culture of government. This article is useful to public sector practitioners interested in applying systemic methodology to complex and long-term policy predicaments.
- Published
- 2014