Steering government through turbulent times

Steering government through turbulent times

In government, strategy teams are more important than ever, writes Geoff Mulgan. All countries now face multiple complex challenges: technology, trade, defence, growth, equity, demography, against a background of an unpredictable geopolitical environment, disruptive social media and public distrust. The priorities vary greatly but all governments need ways to align short, medium and long-term decisions if they are not to be driven by events rath…