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A (shorter) Three Horizons Framework for Government Reform
We keep propping up a system that’s run out of time to adapt
Apr 27
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A Three Horizons Framework for Government Reform
We keep propping up a system that’s run out of time to adapt
Apr 24
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Mitigating Metrics Malaise: Claude on Goodhart's Law
Claude fought the law, and the bot won
Apr 22
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Jennifer Pahlka
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To operationalize the product model, you have to speak budget
And how the US can double down on the "systems that benefit everyone but belong to no one."
Apr 13
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Jennifer Pahlka
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What DOGE Could Have Done
Done right, cutting staff actually can be a part of getting better outcomes. Part of.
Apr 9
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Jennifer Pahlka
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Trial by Fire: Crisis Engineering
A new book shows how to turn a crisis into the change you've been waiting for
Apr 7
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Jennifer Pahlka
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Yes, philanthropy should fund AI in government
The question isn't whether to use AI — it's whether we let it entrench the status quo or use it to finally put government in control of its own destiny
Apr 5
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Jennifer Pahlka
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Serious State Capacity Notes for April 1
This is not an April Fools post, but it does feature an amazing April. Plus, becoming a serious country again, and what AI will do for intergovernmental…
Apr 1
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Jennifer Pahlka
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March 2026
Reforming like it's 1995
Let's skate to where the puck is going to be this time
Mar 23
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Jennifer Pahlka
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State Capacity Roundup, March 13
Civil service reform, civil service reform, and civil service reform. Plus a hidden gem on program integrity.
Mar 13
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Jennifer Pahlka
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State Capacity Roundup
A gimmick, one neat trick, what really pushes public servants over the edge, a long overdue confrontation, and more
Mar 6
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Jennifer Pahlka
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February 2026
In permanence crisis
An argument for state capacity and civil service reform
Published on Andrew Greenway
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Feb 27
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