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“Good government only happens when the people working in it do their jobs, and do them well.” quote by Matthew Lesko
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“Good government only happens when the people working in it do their jobs, and do them well.”

Matthew Lesko

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Source Speech: Interview on governance, 2015

Effective governance requires competent, diligent public servants performing their duties well.

In simple terms: Good government needs capable workers.

Key Takeaway

Hire and train skilled staff.

Themes

government competence accountability

Mood

serious optimistic

Type

advisory political

When to use this quote

  • municipal management
  • policy implementation
  • public service
  • leadership development

Key Concepts

public administration bureaucracy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we ensure meritocracy in public hiring?
  • What checks prevent complacency?
A Different Perspective

Even skilled workers can be hindered by systemic corruption.

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