Conquering the Challenges of Agile at Scale in Government
Obstacles to scaling agile in the public sector are not to be underestimated. But governments that succeed can deliver faster and better, and more cost effectively.
The impact of today’s rapidly changing economic and technological landscape—combined with the long-term implications of an aging population, climate change, and globalization—implicates everything from how education and health care systems need to evolve to how governments are funded. Not only will governments have to play a big role in helping citizens and institutions adapt, but they will also need to look at how governments of the future need to be structured to deliver to citizens. Explore BCG’s latest thought leadership to learn how governments of the future can deliver more with less.
Obstacles to scaling agile in the public sector are not to be underestimated. But governments that succeed can deliver faster and better, and more cost effectively.
To solve 21st century problems and retain their credibility, governments must escape their silos and get up to speed with digital services.
As governments struggle to meet citizens’ demands, agile could unleash the productivity dividends lying dormant within today’s public-sector workforce.
Increasing living standards is an admirable goal, but does it take a toll on the economy? BCG’s SEDA finds that the answer is no—in fact, there’s a virtuous circle at work.
It’s been a turbulent time, but BCG’s 2018 Sustainable Economic Development Assessment offers some surprising good news: the well-being of people around the world has been improving.
Realizing the full potential of AI will take more than developing IT capabilities. The public must trust that its use will be both legal and ethical.
The acting administrator of the US Digital Service wants to make using government services as easy as checking your bank account on your mobile phone.
Most government-directed digital transformations fail in entirely predictable—and avoidable—ways. Don’t fall into these five traps.
BCG’s President and CEO explores the new reality of aligning government services with the distinct needs of individual citizens and communities.
To meet new imperatives, agencies and departments need PMOs that actively lead transformative change. Here's how high-performing, activist PMOs get it right.
Australia is at a critical juncture in the development of its digital economic strategy, but we will need to invest significantly to get ahead, explains BCG partner Miguel Carrasco.
BCG's Steven Williams explains how federal agencies that aspire to become high-performing shared services providers must invest to handle higher volumes of work and tasks of greater complexity.
The global leader of BCG's Public Sector practice explains why government must be willing to embrace fresh—even radical—thinking to succeed in today's digital world.
Despite a worldwide economic resurgence, growth in employment is mixed. Governments must capitalize on the digitally integrated global economy to create jobs.
Greece is emerging as a hub for innovative startups. Helping fuel this transformation is EquiFund, a platform established by the European Investment Fund. EquiFund expects to provide Greek startups with up to €1 billion for early-stage and growth-stage funding by 2022; €260 million has already been committed for this purpose. Although capital is a catalyst for growth, a sustainable startup ecosystem requires more than investor interest. In this report, we outline strategies and actions for large corporations, government officials, academic institutions, and entrepreneurs. These strategies and actions can encourage competition and innovation as well as demonstrate Greece's capacity to host and grow Greek and international startups.
The acquisitions process is notoriously time-consuming and onerous, but governments can attract stronger bids—and get quicker results—by taking action in five key areas.
When used in conjunction with conventional methods, market-informed design and sourcing (MIDAS) can help governments deliver more successful procurement outcomes and greater financial and nonfinancial value.
Startups are revolutionizing nearly every segment of the US economy. To partner with more of these companies, the government must communicate with them more effectively and modify its approach to contracting.
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