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    Getting project inception right - the case for a dedicated inception lead
    International Development

    Getting project inception right - the case for a dedicated inception lead

    The international development sector has a big challenge. It's forgotten that every successful project takes time to set the scene, build...
    What is the evidence for leadership and team effectiveness?
    Leadership

    What is the evidence for leadership and team effectiveness?

    Research is now showing that our assumptions about what makes teams work well are often wrong. We need to look at the evidence again.
    Strategy isn't about growth
    Strategy

    Strategy isn't about growth

    Why is it important for businesses to grow? How frequently have you found yourself in a strategy discussion where the fundamental premise...
    Reimagining technical assistance: will Covid-19 change delivery?
    International Development

    Reimagining technical assistance: will Covid-19 change delivery?

    The final blog in our series on technical assistance explores the effect of the pandemic on the pace of change in the sector. Will...
    Reimagining technical assistance: from capacity substitution to capacity development
    International Development

    Reimagining technical assistance: from capacity substitution to capacity development

    How to move the discussion on technical assistance away from something provided by ‘development’ organisations, and towards technical...
    Reimagining technical assistance: what role should technical advisers have in supporting government
    International Development

    Reimagining technical assistance: what role should technical advisers have in supporting government

    Exploring the different roles of technical advisors in supporting governments – and the challenges in shifting towards a facilitator...
    Governance in a joined-up world?
    International Development

    Governance in a joined-up world?

    Ben French sets out three opportunities for the way the merger of the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office and the Department for...
    Navigating new dynamics
    International Development

    Navigating new dynamics

    Sandra Naranjo and Ben French discuss the changing dynamics between donors and recipient national governments Disparities between...
    A little listening goes a long way
    Project Design

    A little listening goes a long way

    Exploring the importance of interpersonal skills in international development All governments are changing, all the time. They change to...
    Reimagining technical assistance: the people we need
    Governance

    Reimagining technical assistance: the people we need

    Technical advisors play one of three roles when supporting governments; doers, partners or facilitators. Each of these roles requires a...

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