Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to work as the Director of Change Management and Service Design with Shared Services Canada ‘s Enterprise Transformation Directorate. A role I currently find myself in today. In this role, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the transformative...
Why choose a career in public service? Public service offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the betterment of society and the ability to positively impact the lives of others. By choosing a public service career, you become part of a larger mission to create...
Our timelines (and methods) for recruiting talent in the public service still need a lot of work. In a world where we are now competing for talent not just locally and nationally, but globally as well (thanks to many remote opportunities), strong delays in processing...
Today marks nine years since I embarked on my career in the federal public service. Throughout these years, I've had the privilege of working across five different departments, each offering unique challenges and opportunities. This incredible experience has shaped me both personally and professionally, leaving an...
This week is Mental Health Week. As part of this week, organizations everywhere -hopefully- put the spotlight on mental health and reflected on what’s working, what’s not and what could be improved to improve employee wellness. However, this exercise shouldn’t be done once a year...
There’s an unspoken reality on hybrid work that we haven’t fully (or have barely) addressed in our change communications that I feel needs our attention … I recognize there are many realities, barriers and systemic problems that need to be addressed within the public sector...
Promotional opportunities, even if temporary, serve as vital catalysts for career development, propelling individuals towards higher levels of success and professional fulfillment. Beyond a simple elevation in job title or pay grade, acting opportunities signify recognition of an individual's capabilities, dedication, and potential within an...
According to Sethi Deepak's "Seven R Model", the following seven elements can help: 1️⃣Respect: a sincere belief that people at all levels of the organization have unique contributions to make. 2️⃣Responsibility and resources: employees perform best when they have a discrete and well-defined area of responsibility and...
Stop leading change without a change management plan.A change management plan is a structured approach to transitioning individuals, teams, and organizations from a current state to a desired future state. It helps to:👍🏻 Identify potential sources of resistance and develop strategies to minimize it.👍🏻 Enhance communication...
This week I started the Managing People and Organizations course within my MBA and I am already learning a lot. Among the things I learned this week was the notion of the psychological contract. The psychological contract is a concept in organizational psychology that refers...