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Anna Needs

Director and Chief People Officer

Summary

Anna believes in the power of Deliverology tools to transform people's lives. As a public servant and consultant, Anna has seen firsthand the way governments can utilise delivery units and strong relationships to improve performance and deliver for their citizens.

Education

M. International Relations, Macquarie University
B.Soc Sci (Hons), University of New South Wales

Delivery Experience

Anna leads Delivery Associates' engagements across the Asia Pacific. Her previous and current delivery efforts are focused on supporting governments in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific to implement ambitious goals using the Deliverology approach.

Other Experience

Anna was a founding member of the New South Wales Premier's Implementation Unit, a world-leading delivery unit centered on supporting government agencies to deliver the Premier's Priorities. Anna led the team during the development of the latest round of Priorities as NSW transitioned from the 2015-2019 Priorities to the 2019-2023 Priorities. In supporting agencies to deliver on these targets, Anna's work concentrated on health, education, planning and the environment. Prior to that, Anna worked in the health and public sector practice of a major consulting firm with a focus on change management and learning and development.

Media & Reports

Getting Things Done: Making the Most of the First 100 Days in Government

Explore four key questions for governments to consider to ensure the first 100 days act as a key statement of intent, setting the tone and direction for the remainder of the term.

Digitizing Data: How DA Partnered with IFAD and Samoa’s Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries to Support Farmers and Fishers

Learn how digitizing data systems helped disburse grants to smallholder farmers more quickly and efficiently.

What would it take to end violence against women and children?

In mid February, activists Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame called out the gap between national rhetoric and real action in the effort to reduce violence against women and children.

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