Public Service 2.0: A new participative ethos
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Is there reason to hope? Once again, the federal government has pledged to empower staff and simplify rules in search...
The future of service delivery: Paper, place and politics
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More than a decade ago, some enterprising folks at Industry Canada produced a powerful PowerPoint depiction of online service and...
Gov 2.0 the U.K. way
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The Obama administration is appointing "Directors of New Media" for most agencies, to develop Web 2.0 strategies, and more open,...
The motivating power of progress
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If you're of a certain age, you may remember the slogan for General Electric from the 1960s: "Progress is our...
Be wary the expert’s advice
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Government runs on expertise. Government executives seek the best knowledge and information, from experts within and without their departments, before...
Des outils pour stimuler l’innovation
6 min read
Le plus souvent, toutefois, nous devons nous affairer activement à trouver une solution nouvelle.
A wired public service
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With cuts anticipated in the upcoming budget, many public servants are wondering which programs, services and operating budgets will be...
Pilot promotes Saskatchewan’s wild side
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The Government of Saskatchewan dove into a social media experiment with a marketing pilot project designed to garner attention for...
Leading a respectful workplace
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A respectful workplace is a critical ingredient of successful public service organizations.
Alberta priorities
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CGE Vol.13 No.4 April 2007 Robert Parkins, editorial director, met recently with Shirley Howe, Public Service Commissione