EP#146: Thinking smarter: Evidence, bias and better public decisions

Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Service. by David Pembroke

Aug 31, 202550:27Government & Organizations

How do public servants make smart decisions when time is short and the stakes are high? In this episode, host David Pembroke is joined by two leading experts in organisational decision-making: Eric Barends , Managing Dir...

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