From the course: Leading in Government
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Creating innovative solutions in government
From the course: Leading in Government
Creating innovative solutions in government
- Trivia Question. What was the first government agency to have a website that offered online forms and service? Yeah, I don't know either. But someone had to be the first. Somewhere there was a government office or agency who saw the potential and got creative. So how can you open your mind and that of your team to think creatively? Let's take a look at different ways a leader in government can think outside the box. All governments run on a budget. So start by using internal resources to look for innovative solutions. Talk to customers, internal and external, liaisons, and community groups to get their opinion. You can also talk to your partners and suppliers to see how they view the service you're providing, and if they have any ideas of how it can be done better. Consult with other departments and units in your organization and senior leadership. And seek fresh viewpoints from interns, co-op students, rotational, and detail employees. You could even go old school and collect ideas…
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