Skills, attitudes and behaviours that fuel public innovation

This guide created by the global innovation foundation, Nesta, explores the essential skills, values, and attitudes needed to drive innovation in government, emphasising often overlooked qualities like curiosity, empathy, creative facilitation, and systems thinking. Developed in collaboration with international innovation practitioners, it offers insights on how to embed these competencies within public institutions to tackle complex public challenges.

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