The Westminster Tradition

Andrew Podger AO: the induction, tenure and bravery of Secretaries

Jun 10, 2024
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Andrew Podger AO
Former Commonwealth Secretary and Australian Public Service Commissioner, Andrew Podger AO, discusses the impact of granting tenure, increasing use of labor hire, and senior executives' legislation knowledge in the public service. Topics include managing poor performance, balancing tenure and agility, and the evolution of secretaries in the public sector.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 3min
2
Exploring Public Service Failures and Successes
02:46 • 3min
3
Exploring Education Standards and Indigenous Employment in the Public Service
05:31 • 2min
4
Challenges and Responsibilities in Serving the Public
07:10 • 14min
5
Managing Poor Performance and Toxic Behavior in the Public Service
21:24 • 10min
6
Balancing Tenure and Agility in the Public Service
31:51 • 16min
7
The Evolution and Challenges of Secretaries in Public Service
47:30 • 13min