Nous Group

The Nous Group analysis of preschool has turned out an overarching finding for governments: “that to sustain and further build on progress, funding should continue at a minimum of current levels”.

The role of deputy secretary for social policy at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet is being offered on a non-ongoing basis, six months after the sudden departure of Lin Hatfield-Dodds. Interviews will be held on October 4 and the successful candidate will be offered the job initially for no more than 18 […]

Management consulting firm Nous Group is pleased to announce the appointment of chief economist Jenny Gordon.

Flexible work is boosting productivity and women’s participation in the workforce, according to a report released over the weekend.

FEATURE: From false fire alarms to litter to life-and-death health diagnosis, data analytics combined with cognitive systems are delivering better policy outcomes. But leadership inside government is the key.

Give staff permission and they can come up with fixes for an organisation’s thorniest problems. Federal public servants gave it a go this month and found the talent pool brimming with ideas to work smarter.

VIDEO: ACCC deputy chair Delia Rickard, former Victorian executive and Nous consultant Claire Noone and Communications Alliance CEO John Stanton discuss the regulatory environment with The Mandarin‘s Tom Burton.

Rapid changes in business models and technology are challenging regulators. Join us live TODAY at 12:30pm AEST as we discuss how regulators, policy departments and lawmakers can best respond.

Regulators lack the innovative spirit of the market. As the sharing economy challenges traditional models, government can support or stymie the best ideas. The process of regulation needs a new mindset.