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42. Mariana Mazzucato: How consulting firms weaken business, the illusion of ‘growth’, and public vs private innovation

The Rest Is Money

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Leadership Failures and Innovation in the Public Sector

Exploring the impact of outsourcing decision-making to consultants, this chapter delves into conflicts of interest, warnings from a NASA procurement head, and the necessity of fostering innovation within the civil service. It emphasizes the role of organizations like DARPA in driving innovation, discussing problem-oriented approaches and the importance of tackling big challenges to attract talent and promote bold investment programs.

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