Electoral oligopolies and democratic disruption
Canada’s penchant for oligopolies is understandable: a vast territory and sparse population are deterrents to upstarts challenging engrained empires. Moreover,...
Distinct leaders: The municipal chief administrative officer
Much of the literature on leadership is generic. It assumes that leadership is leadership whether the leader works in the...
Circumventing Parliament
The much delayed and greatly anticipated April federal budget has now moved to the implementation stage, leaving pundits debating whether...
Learning, innovation and change: What works
Delays in decision-making or about-face decisions, staffing delays, uncertain policy or strategy directions, frequent turnover, loss of valuable expertise, resource...
Agile defence: Five areas for sustainable cost reduction
In 2011, PwC began a conversation with global defence leaders on the concept of “agile defense” – reconciling tensions created...
Recognizing the value of knowledge and knowing how to transfer it
Knowledge is power. Transferring that knowledge within your organization is powerful. If we accept the reality that we live and...
Open data: inclusion, innovation, policy and standards
The International Open Data Conference kicks off this week in Ottawa.
Realist evaluation: Assessing national programs in unique communities
Canada is a diverse nation, in language, culture, geography, and, ultimately, the needs of its citizens. Such diversity can pose...
Is it time to ditch the “deck”?
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Confident leadership: A pendulum swing for execution and delivery
Last October, John Manzoni was appointed Chief Executive of the Civil Service in the United Kingdom. Unlike many of his...