How public administration innovates
While the concept of innovative business models has long thrived in the private sector, it has remained relatively underutilized in the public sector. However, this landscape is evolving, and it's high time for change. Kuno Schedler and Ali A. Guenduez have introduced a groundbreaking resource that adapts the globally renowned Business Model Navigator to the realm of public service: the Service Model Navigator.
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The Service Model Navigator comprises a comprehensive toolkit featuring a set of maps and an accompanying book. At its core, it boasts an array of 45 models designed to offer fresh, distinctive perspectives on public administration services. The ultimate objective? Enhancing the long-term impact of these services.
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Wondering how the Navigator operates?
Well, the best way to grasp its potential is by giving it a go right away. What's indisputable is that it serves as a practical everyday companion. Depending on the specific question or complexity at hand, it can be an invaluable source of inspiration, a reliable guide, or a wellspring of innovative ideas.
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It's time to adopt a new mindset. Embrace innovation. Think differently. Think anew.
Applications using a concrete example
Those who want to achieve the greatest possible impact on the target group and create optimised benefits rely on the Service Model Navigator.
Anytime. Simple. Practical. Applicable.
The scope of possibilities available to an administration is enormous. The 45 models open up the perspective on this. Let's go.
Playful. Serious. Effective.
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Use a canvas to help you flesh out your idea in more detail. Download the Service Model Canvas now.
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Authors
Prof. Dr. Kuno Schedler
Kuno Schedler is a distinguished researcher and educator at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), where his primary focus lies in the realm of innovation within public administration. His passion lies in the concept of encapsulating and redefining government services as service models. With an unwavering commitment to this vision, he aspires to drive meaningful change, enabling public administrations to perpetually enhance their operations.
Prof. Dr. Ali A. Guenduez
Ali A. Guenduez is at the helm of the Smart Government Lab, situated within the IMP at the University of St. Gallen (HSG). His professional pursuits revolve around the dynamic landscape of digitalizing public administration, a domain where he both conducts rigorous research and imparts valuable knowledge through teaching.
For him, innovative service models represent a gateway to harnessing the full potential of cutting-edge smart technologies within the realm of administration. His mission is to unlock the manifold opportunities these models offer, paving the way for smarter and more efficient governance.