Bookshelf: The Sponsor Effect
In 2013, economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett published a pathfinding book telling us to Forget a Mentor, Get a Sponsor. Until...
Learning and living humility
A leader was asked, “Who is your greatest enemy?” The ironic reply was, “Every morning, I see that person in...
The middle manager’s edifice for success
John’s experience. John had been in that dreadful meeting before, watching the amusement of the vice-president of that megacorporation while...
Bookshelf: Decisive Intuition
Don’t ignore that gut feeling. Too often we clutch at analysis and ignore our instinct – a clear, distinct...
Navigating digital transformation in government
Canada’s public sector can help set the tone for a strong economy and more effective service delivery by embracing innovation...
CPA Canada announces Public Sector Conference 2019
OTTAWA, July 31 – CPA Canada, (Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada) announced their Public Sector Conference, taking place Oct 28-29th in Ottawa. The...
Want to retain staff? Let them leave
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is at a crossroads. The 2018 Throne Speech stressed that government needs to innovate and...
A LOOK AT – Trust: Twenty Ways To Build A Better Country, by David Johnston
What do low confidence in institutions and dissatisfaction with leadership have in common? Trust – or, rather, the lack thereof....
Key government trends to be discussed at CGE Summit
Leadership, service delivery, change management, performance measurement, big data, transparency, digital transformation, transportation, innovation, and technology are all important buzzwords...
Feb/Mar issue: The Age of Political and Technological Disruption
We are excited to announce that the February/March 2019 issue of Canadian Government Executive is now available. In this edition,...