Multiple impediments conspire against innovation in government. It’s time to fix the problem.

Many impediments conspire against innovation, such as government’s defensiveness and risk-averse organizational and political leaders. Not understanding citizens’ expectations and the shortage of courageous leaders willing to bear the burden and responsibilities of innovation are other issues.

By George K. Beard

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