Ten tough challenges for 2015
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It seems that everyone is down on the public sector nowadays: it's too slow, too expensive, and unable to respond...
Election 2015: Will Millennials find their voice?
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Barring an early federal election call fraught with risk, our next visit to the polls is legislatively bookmarked for October...
Digital Governance: What does it mean for public organizations?
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The mantra on technology and change is becoming tiresome, I’m sure, for many public servants: technology is forcing change, government...
Markets Are Conversations
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Before I dive into the crux that is the title of this post, I first need to provide historical context…...
Digital guardian angels, learning cities, mobile data – trends that are changing government
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Each year, IBM makes five bold predictions about technologies that "will change how we live, work and play" in the...
The boys in short pants
4 min read
One of the most challenging debates today among Westminster experts is the degree to which political advisors have undermined the...
Managing Talent: It’s not just a necessity, it’s an investment for the future
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Many people say that managing projects is all about managing people – your stakeholders, your customers, your public, your sponsors....
When actions speak louder than words
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The president of the Treasury Board gave a speech in November at the University of Ottawa for the launch of...
Open Government is Trending
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I know I’m Civic Engagement’s equivalent to being a “Homer” …no, not Homer Simpson. I’m talking about the guy who...