Dr. Scott Douglas

Associate Professor
Public Governance and Management
s.c.douglas@uu.nl

Please visit my page on ResearchGate for a complete and open access overview of my publications here.

 

Highlighted publications

Douglas, S., & Ansell, C. (2021). Getting a Grip on the Performance of Collaborations: Examining Collaborative Performance Regimes and Collaborative Performance Summits. Public Administration Review, 81(5), 951-961. https://doi.org/10.1111/puar.13341
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/421817/Public_Administration_Review_2020_Douglas_Getting_a_Grip_on_the_Performance_of_Collaborations_Examining.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S. C., Ansell, C., Parker, C. F., Sørensen, E., t Hart, P., & Torfing, J. (2020). Understanding Collaboration: Introducing the Collaborative Governance Case Databank. Policy and Society, 39(4), 495-509. https://doi.org/10.1080/14494035.2020.1794425
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/423843/14494035.2020.1794425.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S., Schillemans, T., t Hart, P., Ansell, C., Andersen, L. B., Flinders, M., Head, B., Moynihan, D., Nabatchi, T., O'Flynn, J., Raadschelders, J., Sancino, A., Sørensen, E., & Torfing, J. (2021). Rising to Ostrom’s challenge: an invitation to walk on the bright side of public governance and public service. Policy Design and Practice, 4(4), 441-451. https://doi.org/10.1080/25741292.2021.1972517
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/415722/25741292.2021.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S. (2022). Debate: How to tell stories about government success. Public Money and Management, 42(1), 4-5. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2021.1966900
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/421815/Debate_How_to_tell_stories_about_government_success.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S. C., Hood, C., Overmans, J. F. A., & Scheepers, F. (2019). Gaming the system: building an online management game to spread and gather insights into the dynamics of performance management systems. Public Management Review, 21(10), 1560-1576. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2019.1571277
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/418648/Gaming_the_system_building_an_online_management_game_to_spread_and_gather_insights_into_the_dynamics_of_performance_management_systems.pdf?sequence=1

Publications

2024

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S. (2024). The Aarhus Model: countering the global wicked problem of radicalization with local pragmatist collaborations. In P. Lucas, T. Nabatchi, J. O’Flynn, & P. ’t Hart (Eds.), Pathways to Positive Public Administration: An International Perspective (pp. 320-334). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781803929170.00029
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/252568589/9781803929170-book-part-9781803929170-29.pdf
Kuiper, M., Douglas, S., Keunen, J., Voogdt-Pruis, H., van der Ven, L., Grobbee, D., & van der Schouw, Y. (2024). What leadership role should University Medical Centers take in regional primary prevention networks? An interdisciplinary, multi-method analysis of a crowded stakeholder environment. PLoS One, 19(7 ), Article e0305262. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0305262
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/233426357/journal.pone.0305262_1_.pdf
Douglas, S., & Overmans, T. (2024). Buyer beware! How cognitive biases can influence the hiring of consultants by public servants. Public Money and Management. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2024.2351120
Douglas, S. (2024). Using collaborative performance summits to help both researchers and governance actors make sense of governance measures. In P. Triantafillou (Ed.), Handbook on Measuring Governance (pp. 216–227). (Elgar Handbooks in Public Administration and Management). Edward Elgar Publishing. https://doi.org/10.4337/9781802200645.00024
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/452684/Handbook_on_Measuring_Governance_ch14.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Douglas, S., & Overmans, T. (2024, Jun 6). Onbewuste denkfouten van ambtenaren kunnen het inhuren van consultants beïnvloeden. Platform O. https://platformoverheid.nl/artikel/onbewuste-denkfouten-van-ambtenaren-kunnen-het-inhuren-van-consultants-beinvloeden/

2023

Scholarly publications

Schiffelers, M.-J., Loyens, K., & Douglas, S. (2023). Samen verder leren: een zaak van prioriteren, faciliteren en institutionaliseren: Lerende evaluatie voor de doorontwikkeling bedrijfsvoering politie. Universiteit Utrecht.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/437588/3343-samen-verder-leren-volledige-tekst.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S., & Ansell, C. (2023). To the summit and beyond: Tracing the process and impact of collaborative performance summits. Public Administration Review, 83(5), 1108-1122. https://doi.org/10.1111/puar.13598
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/430984/Public_Administration_Review_-_2023_-_Douglas.pdf?sequence=1

2022

Scholarly publications

Cristofoli, D., Douglas, S., Torfing, J., & Trivellato, B. (2022). Having it all: Can collaborative governance be both legitimate and accountable? Public Management Review, 24(5), 704-728. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2021.1960736
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/421816/Having_it_all_can_collaborative_governance_be_both_legitimate_and_accountable.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S. (2022). Debate: How to tell stories about government success. Public Money and Management, 42(1), 4-5. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2021.1966900
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/421815/Debate_How_to_tell_stories_about_government_success.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S., t Hart, P., & van Erp, J. (2022). Identifying and interpreting government successes: An assessment tool for classroom use. Teaching Public Administration, 40(2), 276-296. https://doi.org/10.1177/01447394221079687
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/421787/01447394221079687.pdf?sequence=1
Compton, M., Douglas, S., Fahy, L., Luetjens, J., t Hart, P., & van Erp, J. (2022). New development: Walk on the bright side—what might we learn about public governance by studying its achievements? Public Money and Management, 42(1), 49-51. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540962.2021.1975994
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/415723/New_development_Walk_on_the_bright_side_what_might_we_learn_about_public_governance_by_studying_its_achievements.pdf?sequence=1

2021

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S., & Ansell, C. (2021). Getting a Grip on the Performance of Collaborations: Examining Collaborative Performance Regimes and Collaborative Performance Summits. Public Administration Review, 81(5), 951-961. https://doi.org/10.1111/puar.13341
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/421817/Public_Administration_Review_2020_Douglas_Getting_a_Grip_on_the_Performance_of_Collaborations_Examining.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S., Noort, M. V. D., & Noordegraaf, M. (2021). Prop masters or puppeteers? The role of public servants in staging public value review. In H. Sullivan, H. Dickinson, & H. Henderson (Eds.), The Palgrave Handbook of the Public Servant (1 ed., pp. 277-288). Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29980-4_83
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/420321/10.1007_978_3_030_29980_4.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S., & Schiffelers, M. J. (2021). Unpredictable cocktails or recurring recipes? Identifying the patterns that shape collaborative performance summits. Public Management Review, 23(11), 1705-1723. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2021.1879917
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/416214/14719037.2021_1_.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S., Schillemans, T., t Hart, P., Ansell, C., Andersen, L. B., Flinders, M., Head, B., Moynihan, D., Nabatchi, T., O'Flynn, J., Raadschelders, J., Sancino, A., Sørensen, E., & Torfing, J. (2021). Rising to Ostrom’s challenge: an invitation to walk on the bright side of public governance and public service. Policy Design and Practice, 4(4), 441-451. https://doi.org/10.1080/25741292.2021.1972517
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/415722/25741292.2021.pdf?sequence=1
Noordegraaf, M., Terpstra, N., Douglas, S., Schiffelers, M.-J., de Graaf, B. A., & Kummeling, H. (2021). Nood breekt wet? Over de onbedoelde en ongewenste gevolgen van een noodtoestand bij dreiging. Ars Aequi, 2021, 704-712. https://arsaequi.nl/product/nood-breekt-wet/
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/412976/AA20210704.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S., t Hart, P., Schillemans, T., Ansell, C., Bogh Andersen, L., Flinders, M., Head, B., Moynihan, D., Nabatchi, T., O'Flynn, J., Peters, B. G., Raadschelders, J., Sancino, A., Sørensen, E., & Torfing, J. (2021). Rising to Ostrom's Challenge: An invitation to walk on the bright side of politics, governance and public service . Researchgate. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.27680.30721
Fahy, L., Douglas, S., & van Erp, J. (2021). Keeping up with cryptocurrencies: How financial regulators used radical innovation to bolster agency reputation. Technology and Regulation, 2021, 1-16. https://doi.org/10.26116/techreg.2021.001
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/411865/65_Article_Text_411_1_10_20210331.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Douglas, S. (2021). Samen voor de jeugd van Almere: Evaluatie van de kwaliteit van de jeugdhulp in Almere. Rekenkamer Almere.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/421642/Rekenkamerrapport_Kwaliteit_Jeugdhulp.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S., Scherpenisse, J., Huiting, M., & Van Der Steen, M. (2021). Evalueerkunst: Een praktische toepassing van het publieke waarde perspectief op het evalueren van beleid. Nederlandse School voor Openbaar Bestuur. https://www.nsob.nl/denktank/overzicht-van-publicaties/evalueerkunst
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/421641/NSOB_2021_Evalueerkunst.pdf?sequence=1
Schiffelers, M.-J., Terpstra, N., Ardon, D., Slothouwer, M., Douglas, S., Noordegraaf, M., Schruijer, S., & van der Spek, M. (2021). Toekomstbestendig Centrum Seksueel Geweld: Een bestuurlijke en organisatorische evaluatie ten behoeve van de doorontwikkeling van het CSG. https://repository.wodc.nl/handle/20.500.12832/3132
Overmans, T., Kuiper, M., & Douglas, S. (2021). Samen voor de wijk: Zes aanbevelingen voor verbetering van het wijkgericht werken in de gemeente Ede. USBO Advies.

2020

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S., Berthod, O., Groenleer, M., & Nederhand, J. (2020). Pathways to collaborative performance: examining the different combinations of conditions under which collaborations are successful. Policy and Society, 39(4), 638-658. https://doi.org/10.1080/14494035.2020.1769275
https://research-portal.uu.nl/ws/files/234555193/14494035.2020.1769275.pdf
Douglas, S. C., & Overmans, J. F. A. (2020). Public value budgeting: propositions for the future of budgeting. Journal of Public Budgeting, Accounting and Financial Management, 32(4), 623-637. https://doi.org/10.1108/JPBAFM-05-2020-0066
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/418672/Douglas_and_Overmans_2020.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S. C., Ansell, C., Parker, C. F., Sørensen, E., t Hart, P., & Torfing, J. (2020). Understanding Collaboration: Introducing the Collaborative Governance Case Databank. Policy and Society, 39(4), 495-509. https://doi.org/10.1080/14494035.2020.1794425
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/423843/14494035.2020.1794425.pdf?sequence=1

2019

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S., Steen, T., & Van der Wal, Z. (2019). Positieve bestuurskunde. Naar een robuust positief perspectief op de overheid. Bestuurskunde, 28(3).
Douglas, S. C., & t Hart, P. (2019). Wanneer worden gemeenten gezien als waardevol? Lokale publieke waardecreatie door de ogen van lokale actoren. Bestuurskunde, 2019(3), 23-31. https://doi.org/10.5553/Bk/092733872019029003003
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/385942/Wanneer_worden_gemeenten_gezien_als_waardevol.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S. C., Bos, A., & Noordegraaf, M. (2019). Addressing the Challenges of Transboundary Crises: The Dutch Local Response to the Global Surge in ISIS Supporters. In F. Bynander, & D. Nohrstedt (Eds.), Collaborative Crisis Management: Interorganizational Approaches to Extreme Events Taylor & Francis.
Douglas, S. C., & Noordegraaf, M. (2019). Designing spaces for public value creation: Consolidating conflicting dimensions of public value in the design of public organizations. In A. Lindgreen (Ed.), Public value: deepening, enriching, and broadening the theory and practice (pp. 54-64). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315163437-4
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/386457/Chapter4_Queries_editedv20190521.docx?sequence=1
Noordegraaf, M., Douglas, S., Geuijen, K., & Van Der Steen, M. (2019). Weaknesses of wickedness: a critical perspective on wickedness theory. Policy and Society, 38(2), 278-297. https://doi.org/10.1080/14494035.2019.1617970
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/383999/Weaknesses.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S. C., Hood, C., Overmans, J. F. A., & Scheepers, F. (2019). Gaming the system: building an online management game to spread and gather insights into the dynamics of performance management systems. Public Management Review, 21(10), 1560-1576. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2019.1571277
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/418648/Gaming_the_system_building_an_online_management_game_to_spread_and_gather_insights_into_the_dynamics_of_performance_management_systems.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Douglas, S. C., de Graaf, B. A., Van den Bos, K., Klem, W., Schiffelers, M.-J., & Noordegraaf, M. (2019). Al doende leren. Een evaluatie van de Arnhemse radicaliseringsaanpak. Utrecht University. https://www.uu.nl/sites/default/files/evaluatie_aanpak_radicalisering_arnhem_.pdf
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/415256/evaluatie_aanpak_radicalisering_arnhem_.pdf?sequence=1
van der Torre, L., Douglas, S. C., & t Hart, P. (2019). Werken aan Publieke Waarde: Leren van en voor Gemeenten. Vereniging Nederlandse Gemeenten.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/380143/VNG_Rapport_LvdT_SD_PtH_Dec_2018_copy.pdf?sequence=1

2018

Scholarly publications

Overmans, J. F. A., & Douglas, S. C. (2018). The Research-Practice Gap in Public Sector In The Netherlands. In L. Ferry, I. Saliterer, I. Steccolini, & B. Tucker (Eds.), The Research-Practice Gap on Accounting in the Public Services: An International Analysis Palgrave Macmillan. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99432-1_3
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/420184/Pages_from_Ferry2019_Chapter_AGlobalViewOfTheResearch_Pract.pdf?sequence=1

2017

Scholarly publications

van de Noort, M., Douglas, S. C., & van der Torre, E. J. (2017). Belofte, pijn en medicijn: het verantwoorden van publieke waardecreatie aan de lokale politiek en maatschappelijke partners. Bestuurswetenschappen, 71(2), 5-21. https://doi.org/10.5553/Bw/016571942017071002002
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/358121/belofte.pdf?sequence=1
Noordegraaf, M., Douglas, S. C., Bos, A., & Klem, W. M. (2017). How to evaluate the governance of transboundary problems? Assessing a national counterterrorism strategy. Evaluation, 23(4), 389-406. https://doi.org/10.1177/1356389017733340
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/357246/assessing.pdf?sequence=1
de Jong, J., Douglas, S. C., Sicilia, M., Radnor, Z., Noordegraaf, M., & Debus, P. (2017). Instruments of value: using the analytic tools of public value theory in teaching and practice. Public Management Review, 19(5), 605-620. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2016.1192162
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/351508/Instruments.pdf?sequence=1
Hartley, J., Alford, J., Knies, E., & Douglas, S. (2017). Towards an empirical research agenda for public value theory. Public Management Review, 19(5), 670-685. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2016.1192166
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/384881/Towards_an_empirical_research_agenda_for_public_value_theory.pdf?sequence=1
Alford, J., Douglas, S. C., Geuijen, C. H. M., & t Hart, P. (2017). Ventures in public value management: Introduction to the symposium. Public Management Review, 19(5), 589-604. https://doi.org/10.1080/14719037.2016.1192160
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/375845/Ventures.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Noordegraaf, M., Schiffelers, M.-J., Douglas, S. C., van Rossem, J. W. C., Terpstra, N. M., de Graaf, B. A., & Kummeling, H. R. B. M. (2017). Nood breekt wet? Terroristische dreiging, noodtoestand en maatschappelijke effecten. WODC. https://repository.wodc.nl/bitstream/handle/20.500.12832/2331/2805_Volledige_Tekst_tcm28-294924.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/373414/terroristische.pdf?sequence=1

2016

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S. (2016). Value-oriented public management in vulnerable societies: assessing the impact of Public Value Management practices in three Caribbean countries. Journal of Commonwealth and Comparative Politics, 54(4), 536-556. https://doi.org/10.1080/14662043.2016.1228351
Douglas, S., & Meijer, A. (2016). Transparency and Public Value—Analyzing the Transparency Practices and Value Creation of Public Utilities. International Journal of Public Administration, 39(12), 940-951. https://doi.org/10.1080/01900692.2015.1064133
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/387431/Transparency_and_Public_Value_Analyzing_the_Transparency_Practices_and_Value_Creation_of_Public_Utilities.pdf?sequence=1
Douglas, S. C., & Meijer, A. J. (2016). Transparency and public value: Analyzing the transparency practices and value creation of public utilities. International Journal of Public Administration, 39(12), 940–951. https://doi.org/10.1080/01900692.2015.1064133
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/350512/Public.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Noordegraaf, M., Douglas, S. C., Bos, A., & Klem, W. M. (2016). Gericht, gedragen en geborgd interventievermogen? Evaluatie van de nationale contraterrorisme-strategie 2011-2015. Utrecht School of Governance.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/342307/Evaluatie_Contraterrorisme_Strategie_2011_2015_USBO_Advies_v160408.pdf?sequence=1

Other output

Douglas, S. C. (2016, Jan 29). ChildProtect: an agency under fire: Case study for the ANZSOG Case Library. Australian New Zealand School of Government and State Services Authority. https://www.anzsog.edu.au/resource-library/case-library/childprotect-an-agency-under-fire-a-2016-173-1

2015

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S. C., & Noordegraaf, M. (2015). Toezicht op publieke waardecreatie: Meervoudig structureren van waardedimensies in professionele organisaties. In H. Den Uijl, & T. Van Zonneveld (Eds.), Zorg voor toezicht: De maatschappelijke betekenis van governance in de zorg (pp. 56-65). Mediawerf.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/325214/Douglas_Noordegraaf_tz_Verbinden_van_publiek_waarden_NVTZ_150602.docx?sequence=1

Popularising publications

Douglas, S. (2015). Kwaliteit en rendement kunnen prima samengaan. De Volkskrant.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/310260/Douglas_Kwaliteit_en_rendement_gaan_prima_samen.pdf?sequence=1

2014

Professional publications

Douglas, S., & van de Vijver, A. (2014). Referentiekader Nederlandse universiteiten: Vergelijking professionele organisaties in de Nederlandse (semi-)publieke sector. VSNU.
Noordegraaf, M., Lindemann, B., & Douglas, S. (2014). Professionaliseringsstrategieën: Betekenisvolle inbedding van het schoolleidersregister VO. VO-Raad.
Princen, S., Geuijen, K., Douglas, S., & van Esch, F. (2014). Evaluatiekader doelrealisatie strategische landenprogramma's voor internationale politiesamenwerking. Departement Bestuurs- en Organisatiewetenschap (USBO) Universiteit Utrecht.

Other output

Douglas, S., & Noordegraaf, M. (2014). Enkelvoudige keuzes voor het omgaan met meervoudige publieke waardecreatie. Paper presented at Congres voor Nederlandse Vereniging voor Toezichthouders in Zorg en Welzijn, Utrecht, Netherlands.
Douglas, S., & Noordegraaf, M. (2014). Public managers as architects of performance: The construction of performance management systems and the impact on organizational performance. Paper presented at IRSPM, Ottowa, Canada.
Douglas, S., & Meijer, A. (2014). Transparency and public value: Public utilities, information disclosure to stakeholders and organizational performance. Paper presented at IRSPM conference, Praag.

2013

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S. (2013). Hoe veranderen we de wereld? Of: Zandkastelen bouwen in de regen. Nexus, 63, 151-157.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/308886/Nexus63_ScottDouglas.pdf?sequence=1

2011

Scholarly publications

Douglas, S. (2011). Success nonetheless: Making public utilities work in small-scale democracies despite difficult capital conditions. [Doctoral thesis 3 (Research UU / Graduation NOT UU), University of Oxford]. University of Oxford.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/347150/Success_Nonetheless_SC_Douglas_20111216.pdf?sequence=1

Professional publications

Douglas, S. (2011). Great governance in small societies: Effective public sector practices in small-scale democracies. Berenschot.
https://dspace.library.uu.nl/bitstream/handle/1874/308873/great_governance_sc_douglas_indexed.pdf?sequence=1

Other output

Douglas, S. (2011). Overcoming oligarchy. Paper presented at ECPR, Lausanne, Switzerland.

2009

Popularising publications

Douglas, S., & Heutger, V. (2009). Referendum op Curaçao mag eilanders niet schaden. Volkskrant.
Douglas, S., & Hes, M. (2009). Goed toezicht informeert de burger. Financieel Dagblad.

Other output

Douglas, S. (2009). The gossip society and its enemies. Paper presented at Towards Knowledge Democracy, Leiden, Netherlands.

2008

Popularising publications

Douglas, S., & Idema, T. (2008). Gebrek aan kennis in debat over het Koninkrijk. NRC NEXT.
Douglas, S. (2008). Effectieve bestedingen van hoger collegegeld. NRC NEXT.