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...
The digital bypass
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There was a time when reporters played a significant "gatekeeper" role when it came to government information: at its simplest,...
Impact of digital culture and technology on democracy
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In what ways are digital culture and technology affecting our democratic processes: on elections, citizen engagement, the media, service delivery,...
Investing for social impact: A turning tide in the solution economy is attracting new capital
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When we first set out to explore the solution economy in 2011, we were seeking to understand the growing movement...
Project Management Methodology: Make it both off-the-rack…and bespoke
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When you purchase clothes, do you like off-the-rack, or do you prefer your garments custom-made? Each has its advantages, of...
Turning complexity into dexterity
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All governments, including Canada’s, strive to manage taxpayers’ dollars more efficiently. One challenge to that goal is complexity, embodied by...
Is your agency a change enabler?
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Change definitely happens, and it is happening faster and faster as technology comes to market in shorter amounts of time...