Agriculture’s collaborative portfolio management
4 min read
Strong portfolio management is increasingly important in today's interconnected world.
Managing black swans: The unprepared in pursuit of the unpredictable
5 min read
The term "black swan" has captured the imagination of many a manager and pundit. Unfortunately, most managers misunderstand it.
Principles, drivers and the little picture
4 min read
Wondering why it sometimes seems so blankety-blank hard to get anything done these days? Everybody will have their own take...
Avoiding the attack of the disgruntled vendor
4 min read
Sore losers: we all know they like to involve their lawyers and deliver threats of legal action.
Change is our future
4 min read
As federal government managers deal with the results of the recently tabled budget, there is mounting apprehension about the impact...
Arctic cooperation: Knowledge sharing trumps confrontation
4 min read
The Arctic is a world apart. The distances are epic, and the weather often dangerously extreme.
A brand to believe in
4 min read
Although the value of Canada's professional and non-partisan public services is widely acknowledged, the need for deep-rooted and comprehensive re-branding...
The education of high performance managers
6 min read
Given the budgetary challenges facing most government organizations, the use of performance management techniques is expected to become even more...
The Drummond Report: Breaking a bad cycle
7 min read
The Commission on the Reform of Ontario's Public Services, or the Drummond Report, provides a comprehensive blueprint for public sector...
Minority governments and senior public servants
2 min read
Quote of the week politicians provide the energy generated by ideology, regional affiliations and pressure groups, while bureaucrats contribute technical...