Getting out of our own way

We need a culture shift in the public service to one where finding ways to do things faster and better takes over from risk aversion, complacency, and decision paralysis.
The senior ranks of Canada’s public service have a depth of talent and dedication. We need to be clear in outlining expectations for them to manage differently, writes Sen. Duncan Wilson.

Canada is blessed with abundance, yet in recent times we have struggled to get things done. For me, the first thing that comes to mind is that we just need to get out of our own way. That doesn’t mean recklessly approving projects that aren’t accompanied by appropriate e...

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