At the risk of repeating ourselves…
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A couple of weeks ago I wrote about a U.K. National Audit Office report that assessed the government’s 2012 Civil...
What’s the difference between leadership and management?
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It remains perennially important to distinguish between what makes a great manager and what makes a great leader. These two...
Conversations and coaching: A new approach to performance management
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The British Columbia Public Service has taken significant steps to implement a new and innovative performance management model for our...
Strategy for the art of communications
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It’s painfully ironic how difficult it can be for communicators to effectively communicate on their own behalf, to explain to...
Strengthening public sector value through culture change
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Culture change takes time and requires the dedication of employees and leaders at all levels of the organization. Without a...
How to capitalize on your mistakes, as shown by Marco Rubio
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A public relations mishap can be turned into positive attention, as shown by Rubio's response to internet ridicule he faced...
Open data is bringing light to corruption
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Technology, and specifically open data, may be the most promising lead to fighting corruption in government today.
Environmental regulations falling behind resource development, commissioner says
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In his final report to Parliament, Scott Vaughan claims that the aggressive development of natural resources is limiting conservation efforts.
What’s all this “hacking” about?
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February 23rd marks the 2013 International Open Data Hackathon day. It's the primary day of the year where citizens across...