Скачать или смотреть Mandarin Talks Webinar: Busting generalism myths in the public service 2025

'The Expertise Deficit' co-authors Marcus Wigan and Pia Andrews will discuss with capability and procurement expert John Glenn what 'generalism' actually means, and why good public sector leadership requires an understanding of (and experience in) numerous specialties.

It will also include discussion on how generalist management that developed under New Public Management principles has devalued public sector expertise, how the concept of expertise has evolved over time, and why specialists need to be brought back into the fold to improve policy-making and decision-making.

Are generalists 'specialists', as John wrote in The Mandarin?
What role do high-level “generalist” skills, such as critical thinking and emotional intelligence, play in public service leadership?

Panellists:
🎙 Dr Marcus Wigan: Professor Emeritus, Edinburgh Napier University, transport and information systems, and co-author of The Expertise Deficit
🎙 Pia Andrews: Public sector transformer and reformer, and co-author of The Expertise Deficit
🎙 John Glenn: Principal, John Glenn and Associates, founder of Kiah Consulting, and a long-time capability and procurement specialist.

Moderator: Peter Gearin, Editor in Chief, The Mandarin