Talk is cheap
4 min read
It is amazing how much information goes back and forth between a buyer and the supplier community during a procurement...
Leader as thinker: The power of insight
2 min read
Wise leaders gain strength from peace of mind, self-control, and the joy of learning. They have an inner serenity that...
Rebuilding Canada’s international capacity: Diplomatic reform in the age of globalization
12 min read
The world is an ever more complicated place and diplomacy, the world’s second oldest profession, matters more than ever before....
Peer-2-Peer Knowledge Network for Public Innovators: Learning and Development Crowd-Resourcing Program Proposal
9 min read
In this month’s blog, I would like to test out an idea. I have been toying with this idea for......
Managing audit fatigue
3 min read
The government of Canada has implemented several measures over the past few years to strengthen accountability and increase transparency in...
Keeping pace: Technology’s challenge to government service delivery
4 min read
New technology and the move to mobile are transforming the way local governments serve and engage citizens. Municipal websites that...
None of Us Have it All Together
3 min read
Ducks look like they have it All Together. Above the water, all is calm. They glide, expressionless and serene. Below......
Digital diplomacy – #notdiplomacy
6 min read
Digital diplomacy has been heralded as 21st century statecraft. It involves using the Internet and social media platforms to communicate...
Social leadership and a public servant’s pride
3 min read
As a new assistant director in the Human Resources Branch at Canada Revenue Agency, I would like to share my...
Britain’s digital future
4 min read
On May 7, British voters will cast ballots and decide the fate of the current Coalition Government comprising Prime Minister...