Foundations for a more human(e) government: Reflections at a transitional moment

IF 2.1 4区管理学 Q2 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Australian Journal of Public Administration Pub Date : 2025-06-26 DOI:10.1111/1467-8500.70012

Janine O'Flynn

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Abstract

In an era of growing hostility towards government in many parts of the world, how might we chart a more positive future direction? This article sets out foundations for a new approach to public administration. It sets these in contrast to the extreme hostility and turbulence that erupted followed the inauguration of the Trump Administration in January 2025 and seeks to chart a future for our field that is more human(e).

Points for practitioners

Increasing turbulence and hostility towards public servants call for new ideas in the theory and practice of public administration and management.
Focusing on positive aspects of government, along with increasing our capacity to cope with complexity, being more empathetic, and working with humility, can help us to shape new approaches to public administration and practice.
Being more human-centred, and operating with more care and compassion, can help to develop a much more human(e) approach to how we govern.

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一个更人性化的政府的基础：在过渡时期的思考

在世界上许多地方对政府的敌意日益增长的时代，我们如何才能制定一个更积极的未来方向？本文为公共行政的新方法奠定了基础。它将这些与特朗普政府于2025年1月就职后爆发的极端敌意和动荡形成鲜明对比，并寻求为我们的领域描绘一个更加人性化的未来。对公务员的不满和敌意日益加剧，要求在公共行政和管理的理论和实践中创新。关注政府的积极方面，同时提高我们应对复杂性的能力，更有同情心，以谦卑的态度工作，可以帮助我们塑造公共管理和实践的新方法。更加以人为本，以更多的关怀和同情心来运作，可以帮助我们发展一种更加人性化的治理方式。

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Australian Journal of Public Administration PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION-

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期刊介绍： Aimed at a diverse readership, the Australian Journal of Public Administration is committed to the study and practice of public administration, public management and policy making. It encourages research, reflection and commentary amongst those interested in a range of public sector settings - federal, state, local and inter-governmental. The journal focuses on Australian concerns, but welcomes manuscripts relating to international developments of relevance to Australian experience.