High performance in public sector scrutinised

A seminar in April will explore high performance in the public sector.

Organised by Victoria University of Wellington’s Centre for Labour, Employment and Work, the seminar follows the Productivity Commission’s recent inquiry into regulatory institutions and practices, and its current inquiry into more effective public services, due in April as a draft report.  

“Much has been written about poor performance and behaviour in our public sector organisations,” says Dr Geoff Plimmer from Victoria Business School, who will be presenting at the seminar. “This seminar aims to move the discussion from one focused on the drivers and impacts of these bad behaviours to one of meaningful and workable solutions.”

The event will bring together senior executives, employment relations practitioners and researchers to discuss strategies and tactics for improving performance and the role of leadership in this process.

Presenters include:
Murray Sherwin—Chairperson, Productivity Commission
Richard Wagstaff—National Secretary, Public Service association
Ginny Baddeley—Director, Leadership and Capability Development, State Services Commission
Dr Geoff Plimmer—Lead Researcher of the 2013 Public Service Workplace Dynamics Survey (with the PSA), Victoria University
Jeanie Truell—Chief People Officer, People and Culture, Inland Revenue
Colin MacDonald—CEO, Department of Internal Affairs
Professor Peter Gahan—Director, Centre for Workplace Leadership, Melbourne University

For more information visit: www.victoria.ac.nz/som/about/events/creating-high-performing-public-service-organisations-moving-from-problem-id-to-solutions. To arrange an interview contact Dr Geoff Plimmer on 04-463 5700 or geoff.plimmer@vuw.ac.nz

What: Seminar—Creating High Performing Public Service Organisations—moving from problem ID to solutions
When: Tuesday April 14, 2015, 9am–1pm
Where: Old Government Buildings, Lecture Theatre 1, Pipitea Campus, Victoria University of Wellington
Cost: $150