The power of being an oxymoron
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Are you an iron-willed pussycat? A creative imitator? A hesitant risktaker? A competent self-doubter? In short, are you a paradox?
Alberta’s “distinct” service coordination initiative
2 min read
At the GTEC Distinction Awards Monday night, there was ample cause for celebration as awards were handed out in federal,...
Open government: Turning past practice on its head
7 min read
When GTEC begins on November 5 in Ottawa, British Columbia will be on display. Kim Henderson, Deputy Minister, Labour, Citizens'...
The true value of government
2 min read
There’s nothing like a Frankenstorm to make one ponder the value of government. The devastation wrought by superstorm Sandy on...
Why election television trumps social media
4 min read
During the month of October tens of millions of viewers will tune into three presidential debates, and maybe a fourth...
Causal relationship: Inclusion and productivity
1 min read
The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has released a report indicating that President Obama has had some success in...
Virtual networking: Building your online brand
4 min read
The lines between our professional and personal lives are blurring: we are taking our work home with us and bringing...
Are these shoes really made for walking?
4 min read
Preparing a detailed procurement manual for a client is like trying to write how to tie shoelaces – it’s not...
The faceless public servant
1 min read
My car was in for a “recall” repair the other day, something most of us have experienced. No one told...
Big challenges for the new Secretary of the Treasury Board
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The new Secretary of the Treasury Board of Canada, Yaprak Baltacioglu, takes over the government’s management board as the feds...