From Public Service to public service
I was (and still am) an ardent supporter of Canada’s Public Service. It’s a public administration admired worldwide for its...
Know What You Don’t Know – Then Find Out
Let’s imagine for a moment. You’ve flown to England and joined a professional cricket match. You’re not watching the game,...
The Inevitability of Change
I’ve asked ‘Is Change a Good Thing?’ and what we can do about ‘Transition Stress and Innovation’. I’m starting to...
Transition Stress and Innovation
I’ve written previously questioning whether change is such a good thing. Even significant positive changes – innovations – require a period...
Is Change a Good Thing?
Change seems to be everywhere in Canada’s federal public service lately. Everything from performance management, disability management, sick leave, pensions, and more are...
Vampires Are Not Welcome at Work
I’m either the best person, or the worst person, to talk about relationships at work. On the one hand, I...
Praise is Good, Feedback is Better
I’d like to think that I do good work. Unfortunately, though, I also think most of it is crap. I’m...