Earlier this week, we talked about discomfort and how it can stretch, challenge, and invite us to see things differently. Today, let’s lean into that discomfort again and talk about something we don’t always call out: 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.🚩 In today’s workplace, it’s not uncommon to hear leaders speak...
So last week we talked about attrition and how an element of that can be adjusting organizational structures. Let’s dive into that some more.When it comes to government cost saving exercises, restructuring can be a mechanism to find efficiencies, reduce duplication, and realign resources with evolving...
Leadership comes with blind spots. And sometimes, we don’t see the cracks forming until something breaks.⬇️ So why is that some leaders miss what’s happening in their own organizations?How do unsafe environments go unnoticed? How does problematic leadership go unchecked? How do communication breakdowns, exclusion,...
Everyone keeps talking about attrition. But what does that really mean in the context of workforce adjustment?When organizations are faced with the need to find cost savings, a first glance often turns to attrition (leveraging natural departures rather than cutting roles outright). It’s a less...
🚨 New digital competencies have officially launched across the Government of Canada … and they’re 𝗻𝗼𝘁 just for IT teams.These six competencies are for all public servants. Why? Because digital transformation isn’t just about adopting new tools — it’s about shifting how we think, work,...
We all have a bucket list — or at least a mental checklist of things we’d love to do in this lifetime:🌍 Visit Thailand🎤 Go to a Coldplay concert (✅ just did this — and yes, it was amazing!)🎻 Play the violinBut lately, I’ve been...
A thought that’s been sitting with me lately…Someone recently shared a story about being on leave and how others began questioning whether they really needed it based on the things they were doing while away.This isn’t the first time I’ve heard something like this. And...
𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗱𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀.These are words we’re seeing more frequently across the hashtag#publicservice—each one carrying the weight of change that impacts not just programs and budgets, but people.Behind every efficiency exercise or restructuring decision are people—employees navigating uncertainty, leaders managing tough conversations, and...
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how these seasons help shape not only the people we become, but also the careers we want to pursue, the leaders we aspire to follow (or be), and the environments we choose to be part of.As we experience more, both...
Over the last decade, the way people evaluate job opportunities has undergone a significant shift. Ten years ago, salary, pension, and benefits were often the cornerstones of a “good job.” And while these remain essential pillars of financial security and well-being, they are no longer...