Reduction of the Irish
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The Irish government is determined to reform government, including the way it delivers services.
A manager’s guide to job reductions
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The federal Parliamentary Budget Officer has stated what everyone in Ottawa knows: there will be staff cuts in the federal...
Setting boundaries for political advisors
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One of the most important developments in public administration and governance over the past 30 years has been the ascendancy...
The one-stop shared services shop
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Quote of the week “…we must simplify and standardise back office services and functions.” — UK Cabinet Office Editor’s Corner...
Questioning the experts
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Yet another MP – Nancy Duncan – is attacking the credibility of scientists and experts. “It” refers to the Joint...
The generous public servant
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Robert Fonberg, Deputy Minister of Defence, was launching the Government of Canada Workplace Charitable Campaign for 2010 when he said...
Building the social media business case
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To maximize (social media) potential within your organization, intelligent risk management is essential.
What role should ministers play in running a department?
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This report from the UK Public Administration Committee looks at the evolving role of Cabinet ministers in the U.K. system...
The OPS workplace: Integrating positive values and ethics
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In a document entitled "Our Values at Work," the Secretary of the Cabinet in Ontario is telling members of the...
The strength of social media
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Yesterday I participated in a panel discussion examining the role of social media in policy innovation - and how think...