Episode 14: Public-Private Partnerships of the Future: Educating and Activating a Nation of BridgeBuilders with William Eggers

Episode Overview:

In this episode of Manufacturing an American Century, Matt Bogoshian discusses the importance of public-private collaborations with William B. Eggers, Executive Director for Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights, author, and thought leader in government innovation and collaboration. Eggers has a storied history of investigating effective public policy vehicles and their implementation via real, on-the-ground actors. In his stories and several books, Eggers envisions a pathway to a more agile, collaborative government made up of “Bridgebuilders”, or those that practice Systems Leadership working outside of their specific siloes to produce greater benefits for all.

Eggers emphasizes the necessity of building trust networks and adopting regional strategies to leverage local strengths. He points out that solving big problems requires more than just policy formulation; it demands effective execution. Eggers shares examples from his book illustrating how diverse stakeholders, including governments, private sectors, and nonprofits, can come together to create impactful solutions. He highlights the role of data in building trust and ensuring accountability among partners. The critical conversation underlines the importance of viewing challenges through a regional lens, allowing for more tailored and effective interventions by more actors.

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Big Concept:

How can we all work to create a nation of Bridge Builders? William Eggers, Executive Director for Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights, author, and thought leader in government innovation and collaboration, discusses the vital role of cross-sector partnerships in solving societal challenges and the importance of trust and regional strategies in implementing these solutions effectively.

Participants:

• William D. Eggers, Executive Director, Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights
• Matt Bogoshian: Executive Director, American Manufacturing Communities Collaborative and host of the podcast.

💡 Key Ideas:

• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Eggers describes the shift toward recognizing that no single organization can solve major challenges alone; almost every significant issue requires deep cross-sector collaboration.
• The Race to Trust: Building trust through consistent interactions among stakeholders is crucial for successful collaborations and achieving collective impact. Eggers proposes a regional approach to problem-solving that highlights the necessity for local autonomy and the importance of aligning regional strengths with national and global goals.
• Educating Bridge Builders: Eggers shares the urgent need to train individuals in cross-sector collaboration and systems thinking, as well as empowering government agencies to adopt agile methods to adapt to rapid changes and crises in today’s world.

🔗Links:

• Connect with William on Linkedin
• Get a copy of Bridgebuilders: How Government Can Transcend Boundaries to Solve Big Problems
• More on William at Deloitte’s Center for Government Insights
• Follow AMCC
• Find Matt on Linkedin
• Visit our website