Finished book #3 of the year and loving the Japanese concept and understanding of Ikigai: "a purpose that guides you throughout your life and makes things of beauty and utility for your community and yourself" I think we can all use more of this

I’ve had the opportunity to review submission for the awards the last few years and I can’t tell you how encouraging and inspiring it is to see the breadth and depth of amazing work we do in the GC to provide better government services Nominate your colleagues today! #GCDigital

Excited to be at the Digital Leaders Summit today! Looking forward to doing more to recruit + develop + grow our in-house talent in #GCdigital For those in the GC, join us in this work: wiki.gccollab.ca/Digital_Talent… wiki.gccollab.ca/Digital_Talent…

Inspiration to finish off the week: Adam Grant ‘s interview w/ Estonia PM Kaja Kallas Adding “yet” to the end of any sentence where you have self doubt or feel like an imposter As leaders we need to admit when we don’t know + be curious to learn ⬇️ podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/wor…

The long awaited Black Executives Network e-Binder with professional profiles of Black federal public servants ready for career advancement along with new opportunities and challenges is finally available! #BlackPublicServantsMatter #InclusiveStaffing 1/ linkedin.com/posts/benren-g…

Re-listened to Simon Sinek ‘s Start With Why, and it’s still 💯 It’s so easy to get caught up with the what and how but unless we know WHY we do what we do, we won’t be able to inspire others Take a moment to remember your why, here’s the Coles notes ⬇️ ted.com/talks/simon_si…

Countdown to #PDW_SPP - we are only 24 hours away! Make sure you log into your account to ensure everything is working. Check out our Digital Memory Book in celebration of our 60th Anniversary! ow.ly/8Esu50NI6I4

Looking forward to spending the next few days at #PDW_SPP in person Msg me if you want to meet up, talk all things digital talent development, how to #GSD, and generally say hello

“To public servants everywhere: Don’t give up.” So begins Jennifer Pahlka’s book. ❤️ And continues: “The ultimate, hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently.” ~ David Graeber Here’s to that, to us, and to the future.

The CSPS Digital Academy's microlearning: article-length learning for the public sector but available to all. We've expanded the catalogue massively lately, with new pieces every two weeks. busrides-trajetsenbus.csps-efpc.gc.ca #digital #data #technology #ai #learning

This ⬇️ #GCdigital

Excited that this came out. Zeros in on work I’ve been doing of late. David Eaves on the promise and pitfalls of digital government economist.com/by-invitation/…

Pretty disheartened at how terrible the service has been with Allianz global - it's been over 5 months since submitting a claim and despite several email + phone follow ups, I am no further - imagine all the ppl who really depend on their reimbursement #letsdobetter

Couldn’t agree more good government requires us to have develop what (policy) + how (ops) + who (real ppl using it) together in the same room from the start Refreshing yet practical views - thanks Neil Bouwer mcgill.ca/maxbellschool/…

If you read one book this summer, make it this one ⬇️ by Jennifer Pahlka It's for all of us who strive for good government, and work everyday to change the systemic structures, processes, and mindsets that hinder us

🚀 Exciting news! The #GC has unveiled its guide on using generative AI in the Canadian federal public service. We invite experts, academics and enthusiasts to dive in: ow.ly/tA4k50PLjJ0 #GCDigital #ResponsibleAI

100% ⬇️ “Complex problems demand certain qualities in the leaders facing them: curiosity (b/c answers aren’t known), collaboration (b/c those lowest in the hierarchy usually have the most useful on the ground info about a problem), and experimentation” theglobeandmail.com/opinion/articl…

Thanks for having me today, had a blast today at #AccelerateGOV 2023 talking about the digital competencies for public servants and connecting with colleagues across #GCdigital For those in the #GC, would love to see your feedback ⬇️ gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/10001173…

Hi Air Canada , I just had a terrible customer service experience and would love to tell you about it but can’t find the option after trying online, at the counter and on the phone - would love your help