Digital Issue 03

Digital Issue 03, Sep 2018
ETHOS Digital Issue 03

In this issue of ETHOS Digital Edition, we continue to bring you a variety of perspectives of interest to the practice of public sector governance and leadership in Singapore. Featuring: Koh Chiu Yee, Sharon Tham, Khanh Do, Aaron Maniam, and the Ministry of Health.

Editorial

by Alvin Pang

In this issue of ETHOS Digital Edition, we continue to bring you are variety of perspectives of interest to the practice of public sector governance and leadership in Singapore.

Using Behavioural Insights to Increase Charitable Donations

by Sharon Tham and Do Hoang Van Khanh

A trial to nudge donors yields promising results over routine fundraising approaches.

Fertility Rebound in the OECD: Insights for Singapore

by Koh Chiu Yee

Evidence suggests that helping parents to combine work and family life is key to raising fertility, but social and workplace norms may mitigate even the best intentioned policies.

Five Tips for Leadership Transitions

by Aaron Maniam

A smooth transition is vital to a leader’s personal effectiveness and an organisation’s performance. Here’s how to make them work.

Partnering with the Public in the War on Diabetes

by Communications and Engagement Group (Ministry of Health)

A Citizens’ Jury was convened for the first time to help Singapore address a complex health issue, with promising outcomes for more active public involvement in future.