Why Is Helsingborg A Model For Cities Of the Future?

Public sector innovation in Sweden is a shining example of what's possible with a small team of committed innovators, a modest budget and a mandate to make things better when government works in partnership with its citizenry. There are powerful lessons in this interview on #leadership, #management, #inclusiveness, #diversity, #hiringoutsiders, #accountability, #agilethinking, #agileteams, and #teambuilding every business leader and manager can learn from.

#PatrickLinqvist is chief innovation advisor for the city of Helsingsborg in Sweden. He's been tasked to make his city a centre for innovation and I am very much looking forward to 2022 when they host their innovation expo. Patrick and his team are asking the questions any modern city should be asking but probably isn't. The city government is investing SKR250bn (£21m) in thinking differently.

They are tackling the toughest questions around education, transport and an ageing population. They have been given permission to experiment and they are allowed to fail so they aren't constrained into playing safe. They have engaged the population from primary school children to pensioners, commuters to critics to design a better future for Helsingborg's citizens. Patrick discusses the challenges they face every day, the brilliant idea of "gap managers" whose job it is to bridge the gaps between groups to eliminate silo mentality and group thinking.

I cannot begin to thank Patrick for opening up my eyes to what is possible with enlightened city leadership and a willingness to imagine a brighter future. What could our government learn from following Helsingborg's lead? Bubble bursts...!

Patrick can be found on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/patricklindqvist

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