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...
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...
Five leadership strategies for personal and professional success
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James Kendrick’s January article The Right Leadership got me thinking about how being a better leader personally can lead to...