Canadian Government Executive - Volume 24 - Issue 07

February/March 2019 // Canadian Government Executive / 23 • Rapid pace of technical change, governments static pace of policymaking • Vast scope of technological change, governments scope is compartmentalized • Disruptive innovation is risk-taking, governments risk-averse • Disruptive innovations are without borders, governments borders are defined by sovereignty • Policy thinking has to move from hindsight to foresight • More flexibility and fluidity • Use social media better • More risk-tolerant and innovative The dashboard and Innovations Collaborative Connected Platforms EVERYONE IS CONNECTED What can Governments do While businesses must lead, governments and academia must play their part as well.