Motivation and Purpose in the Public Sector

In this book talk, Elizabeth Linos will engage in a conversation with Dan Honig on the topic of motivation and purpose in the public sector. The discussion will focus on how governments can break from the status quo and cultivate a workforce of dedicated, empowered public servants. In Mission Driven Bureaucrats, Dan Honig argues that the use of compliance levers in our attempt to improve government hasn’t worked and it’s time to try something else. The key to better government lies not in stricter controls and more rigorous oversight but in empowerment and trust.

This is a hybrid event. Please register in advance. Room attendance is limited to Harvard ID-holders and seating availability is based on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Lunch will be served. Please arrive at 11:45am to allow for lunch, seating, and a prompt start at 12pm. 

This event is co-hosted with The People Lab.

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