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Leader as storyteller: The power of communication
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There is a growing role for storytelling in public administration – what Sandford Borins of the University of Toronto calls...
Northern development: Summit unearths leadership challenges and opportunities
3 min read
Place matters, and having a facility such as the Science North Vale Cavern to kick things off was inspirational. Over...
The power of SMARTnership
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“With SMARTnership, we have to look into communication, being trustworthy, convincing people, and translating a message,” Jensen said. “We have...
Public service reform: It’s about leadership
9 min read
The combination of poor systems and a new class of worker is driving reform of bureaucracies around the world. For...
Leader as evaluator: The power of analysis
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Sierra Leone Finance Minister Kaifala Marah said: “The acid test of change lies in the strength and vision of leadership…and...
Stewards of innovation: Leaders in the middle
6 min read
Stewardship of public service renewal and reform is critical in times of austerity and uncertainty. Middle managers, acting as stewards...
Leading the networked workplace
3 min read
From “smart government” to a “smarter planet,” we hear every day the bold aspirations of corporations and government agencies. In...
GTEC: Navigating change
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People often seem surprised by how I find ways to get stuff done where others say it is impossible. I...
Learning is the most important lesson
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It turns out that I am a GTEC leadership program alumnus, having attended most of the CIO boot camps and...
A credible voice for veterans
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Credibility. In a word, it is a defining characteristic all ombudsmen seek. For Guy Parent, it is the vital peg...