Academia Quote by Geoff Mulgan
“As a civil servant in charge of the government's Strategy Unit, I brought in many people from outside government, including academia and science, to work in the unit, dissecting and solving complex problems from GM crops to alcohol, nuclear proliferation to schools reform.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Service Innovation Forum, 2012
Bringing external expertise into government helps tackle complex societal challenges through diverse perspectives.
In simple terms: Outside experts aid government in solving tough problems.
Key Takeaway
Foster cross‑sector collaboration for public issues.
Themes
innovation
public policy
collaboration
expertise
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
inspirational
Type
policy
strategic
When to use this quote
- policy design
- research partnerships
- strategic planning
- regulatory reform
Key Concepts
Network theory
interdisciplinary problem solving
public administration
Questions to Reflect On
- How to align external experts with public goals?
- What structures support effective collaboration?
A Different Perspective
Integrating outsiders can face bureaucratic resistance and cultural clash.
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