Communications clash
4 min read
Alberta's recent branding exercise underscores the tensions and risks inherent in government communications today - tensions between the old and...
How do you trust?
7 min read
Trust can be slippery, hard to get a handle on. We shouldn't need a manual to be trustworthy but in...
Changing behaviour
6 min read
Let's resume last month's discussion on effective change initiatives with some popcorn.
Networking still fundamental to success
2 min read
Quote of the week “Networking is not about hunting. It is about farming. It’s about cultivating relationships.” — Dr. Ivan...
Team challenge pushes science, policy debate
4 min read
The Science & Policy Team Challenge was modeled after business school case competitions but with a public policy twist: the...
Bridging the public and academic sectors
4 min read
The Canada School of Public Service is playing a significant role in the Government of Canada's public service renewal initiative...
Risk management at risk
3 min read
Timing may not be everything, but it certainly can sound an entertaining note in the public policy arena every now...
Procurement cube-anomics: The spend management paradigm
4 min read
When he was younger, our son liked to play with Rubik's cubes. For most people, solving this iconic puzzle seems...
Ten tough public service jobs
5 min read
Pick an adjective to describe leadership in the public service today. Challenging? Frustrating? Impossible? Or how about "rewarding"?
Managing talent in turbulent waters
5 min read
You've heard it many times: public service leaders are accountable for leading and managing people to achieve results aligned with...