Learning and living humility
A leader was asked, “Who is your greatest enemy?” The ironic reply was, “Every morning, I see that person in...
Maintaining a sense of humour
In 2015, the Oxford English Dictionary named the ‘Laughing Emoji – Face with Tears of Joy’ as the word of...
Networking whole of government
The majestic sequoia is a species of redwoods that is among the world’s largest and most enduring organisms. It can...
People first, policy second: An introduction to CGE’s Millennial Outlook
Since debuting in 2000, Survivor has traversed the world and humanity over 38 seasons. It birthed a new lexicon in...
Changing management
The word ‘dysfunctional’ is often used to describe individuals, families, relationships, organizations, and even governments. While ‘functional’ means it is...
Instituting Change
Kotter International found that 90 per cent of managers and employees surveyed believe that responsiveness has grown in importance during...
Sustaining Progress
In the 5th century BC, Nehemiah rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem. The governor’s transitional problem was how to maintain what...
Enlisting volunteers
Large-scale change occurs when a sizeable body of people gets behind an opportunity and acts on critical initiatives linked to...
Forming a strategic vision
High in the Arctic, the Inuksuk is a timeless cultural symbol of the human journey. The Inuit stack rough stones...
The elephant in the public service
‘Elephant in the room’ is a metaphorical idiom for an obvious problem or risk that no one wants to discuss...