Laten we leiders met kennis van zaken in ere herstellen, ze zijn hard nodig - Bert Hubert's writings
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- In the Dutch workplace, people often feel managed rather than led, and leadership is rarely acknowledged.
- US government culture emphasizes leadership and expertise; US ministers are typically seasoned experts in their fields.
- Dutch ministers often lack experience, and top civil servants are required to rotate frequently, preventing the buildup of expertise.
- Reliance on external consultants leads to loss of internal knowledge and high costs.
- The 'Ruimte voor de rivier' program exemplifies successful informed leadership that required buy-in from affected communities.
- There is a need to value and retain expertise within government, including at the top levels, and to reduce reliance on expensive consultants.
- A new coalition should aim to restore a culture where ministers and top civil servants are authorities in their subjects.