Meetings, noise, and better public service decisions

Meetings, noise, and better public service decisions
The new head of the Public Service Commission, Brian Roche, wants public servants to hold better meetings. (Image: NZME)
Deb Te Kawa
It’s me again. By now, you will have worked out I’ve got a keen interest in public service efficiency and public sector delivery.I’ve also got strong opinions about calendars and the importance of letting the frontline get on with their jobs.That’s why I was intrigued to read the Public Service Commissioner’s letter to his chief executives.Let’s talk about what he said about meetings. Sure, they’re a staple of organisational life, especially in the public service.But the Public Service Commissioner, cor...

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