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Policy without the Hot AirBe honest about uncertainty. Be data led. Build something, iteratively. And make it open.May 30, 2016May 30, 2016
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Published inPublic Innovators’ NetworkWhy trust beats hierarchyThere has been some wonderful writing about leadership in the last 3 months, nailing the qualities of inspirational individuals. I’ll take…Mar 30, 20161Mar 30, 20161