Lessons from the Field: How Changemakers Get Things Done in Government
“To be an effective public servant, the most important skills to develop are to be open, to put yourself out...
Metrics: A Cautionary Tale
“I often say that when you can measure what you are speaking about, and express it in numbers, you know...
Doing less, but better
I’ve been giving 110 percent for as long as I can remember – attempting to do it all, while taking...
Good Enough, Is
I have been working with government now for about 15 years and somewhere in that period I became infected with...
Objects in the Mirror Are Closer Than They Appear, Pt. 3
Taking a look this week at the vision from Blueprint for Renewing Government Services Using Information Technology, 1994 on its...
Fellowship of the Ring: Government and civil society
Commitment to social justice can erode in times of austerity, change, and uncertainty. The divergent views of the blue-ribbon panel...
Tapping into Our Collective Intelligence
Wanted: Government Intrapreneurs If you’re interested in exploring our collective capacity as collaborative leaders of change, and eager to share...
Proudly Serving Canadians
As next week marks National Public Service Week (NPSW), I have been working diligently as departmental lead planning engaging and...
Shifting Seasons: Personal, Professional and Organizational
Remember New Year’s Day? It was a little over five months ago. You may have set some personal goals for...
Maintaining Perspective
Disclaimer: Note that while I work as a public servant, this is entirely my own initiative and what I post...