A leader to emulate
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Nearly two decades after I read Lincoln On Leadership, the messages stick. It's a combination of an astute leader and...
Heros and Villains: The Steve Jobs presentation approach
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When Steve Jobs unveiled the new iTab earlier this year, the internet site carrying his talk crashed from the hordes...
Stratford’s solution to IT systems management
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The economic downturn and subsequent loss of tax revenues are forcing municipalities around the world to make some hard choices.
Evaluation of the quality management system
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Have you ever asked yourself the question: 'How would I evaluate the Quality Management System (QMS) in my organization' The...
Bridging the public and academic sectors
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The Canada School of Public Service is playing a significant role in the Government of Canada's public service renewal initiative...
E-governance requires two-way traffic
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OTTAWA – Management consultants at Accenture, a respected longtime observer of the intersection of government and high technology, are calling...
Better political leaders
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Robert Louis Stevenson once observed that "politics is the only occupation for which no preparation is thought to be necessary."...
Procurement cube-anomics: The spend management paradigm
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When he was younger, our son liked to play with Rubik's cubes. For most people, solving this iconic puzzle seems...
Positive psychology and effective leadership
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CGE Vol.13 No.7 September 2007 Positive psychology, studying people's strengths and promoting human potential, is adding great
Managing talent in turbulent waters
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You've heard it many times: public service leaders are accountable for leading and managing people to achieve results aligned with...