Ten lessons from facilitating strategy with think tanks and policy teams
A lot of effort goes into developing strategic plans in think tanks and government institutions as means to bring about change. However, in a previous post, I argued that...
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Getting better at influencing policy is a social process: lessons from work with an international agency
More and more organisations are putting an increasing emphasis on influencing policy (and not just delivering services). Staff working for these organisations are now...
Press release: a powerful communications tool
Most think tanks organise events around the publication of a book or report or run workshops, seminars and round tables to exchange and disseminate information. Ideally, a policy engagement...
Doing research for (and not on) development: some important questions for the Global Challenges Research Fund
The research agenda for the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) (set out in its strategy) is undeniably impressive, covering a wide range of development issues. But...
Professional Development Grants for motivating research staff
It is obvious that a think tank’s staff is its most valuable resource. High staff turnover and low productivity are clear signs of an under-motivated staff. Actually,...
Canadian think tanks are on an innovative golden goose chase
Think tanks in Canada face concerns similar to their US counterparts. Funding, of course, is a key challenge. Sustained and unconditional grants are the most coveted...
What kind of donor is your donor?
Think tanks have to fundraise. Think tank directors and even individual researchers must spend significant portions of their time fundraising. This is true everywhere -even in developed...
Ministers reflect: “there isn’t a manual”
To promote the use of evidence to inform public policies, we must strengthen the quality and relevance of research, but also understand how political decision-making works...
Techniques to help a new leader connect with his or her team
The following techniques may help a new leader to connect with his of her team: 1. Monthly discussions about instruments that do not work/do not produce results Young...
How can young professionals transition successfully into a leadership position?
Transitioning into a leadership position within an organisation is not an easy process; neither for the new leader nor for his/her former teammates. This is even harder...
Practical guidelines for a leader to tackle the challenge of his or her new status
How can a new leader tackle the challenge of addressing a new status for him or herself in the organisation? Lessons from the 2017 OTT Fellowship suggest the...
The Big Eyes project: co-developing a new think tank vision
When stepping into the role of a new leader, one must consider how his or her vision can be translated into a reality. This demands a new kind of engagement with his or...
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