Category: Government
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Embedding Change: Ministers and DMs Driving Cultural Transformation in Government
Beyond Technology — Leading Cultural Change Digital transformation in government is not only a technological challenge but also a cultural one. Ministers and Deputy Ministers (DMs) are responsible for embedding new ways of working across departments, ensuring that staff adopt digital tools and processes while aligning with broader political priorities. Cultural transformation is critical because…
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Driving Digital Transformation: Ministers and DMs as Strategic Anchors
Digital Transformation as a Leadership Imperative Digital transformation in government is not merely a technical upgrade; it is a strategic and cultural shift that affects every branch, process, and interaction with citizens. Ministers and Deputy Ministers (DMs) are responsible for anchoring this shift, ensuring that technology adoption aligns with political priorities, operational realities, and citizen…
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Directors General: Operational Champions of Sustained Transformation
DGs as the Operational Backbone of Reform Directors General (DGs) play a pivotal role in the federal government’s transformation journey. Positioned between Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADMs) and Directors, they are uniquely situated to translate strategic sponsorship into practical execution. While ADMs focus on embedding reforms across portfolios, DGs ensure that change reaches the ground level—shaping…
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DGs as the Translators of Transformation: Navigating the Space Between Vision and Delivery
DGs in the Sponsorship Chain Directors General (DGs) are often described as the “pivot point” in the federal public service hierarchy. They connect the strategic vision articulated by Ministers, Deputy Ministers (DMs), and Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADMs) with the operational delivery carried out by Directors and managers. In transformation initiatives, DGs act as translators: they…
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Assistant Deputy Ministers: Embedding Transformation Through Sustained Sponsorship
The ADM’s Sponsorship Mandate Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADMs) are at the epicentre of federal transformation. They are the leaders responsible for ensuring that ministerial direction and deputy ministerial vision translate into tangible, lasting organizational outcomes. While Ministers set policy and Deputies manage the departmental enterprise, ADMs bridge political direction with operational execution by sponsoring transformation…
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ADMs as Transformation Anchors: Balancing Urgency and Patience Across Complex Portfolios
ADMs in the Sponsorship Chain Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADMs) sit at a critical juncture in Canada’s federal public service. Positioned between Deputy Ministers (DMs) and Directors General (DGs), they are expected to both translate ministerial and DM-level vision into operational reality and champion change across their portfolios. In transformation initiatives, ADMs are not just administrators;…
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DGs Driving Operational Success: From Strategy to Execution
DGs as Operational Sponsors Directors General (DGs) are at the operational frontlines of transformation, translating high-level strategic mandates from Ministers and Deputy Ministers (DMs) into actionable results. In government digital and organizational initiatives, DGs ensure that teams adopt new tools, processes, and workflows while maintaining service quality and regulatory compliance. DGs’ responsibilities extend beyond simple…
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ADMs as Catalysts for Operational and Cultural Alignment in Transformation
The ADM’s Dual Role Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADMs) play a pivotal role in ensuring that strategic priorities and departmental culture align during transformation initiatives. They act as the critical link between Ministers and DMs, who set vision and governance, and Directors General (DGs), who operationalize change. In digital and organizational transformations, ADMs are tasked with…
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ADMs as Integration Leaders in Digital Transformation
The ADM as Operational Integrator Assistant Deputy Ministers (ADMs) are the linchpins of government digital transformation. They bridge the strategic vision of Ministers and Deputy Ministers (DMs) with the operational execution of Directors General (DGs) and directorates. ADMs must ensure that complex initiatives are coherent, feasible, and culturally acceptable, turning abstract objectives into actionable programs…
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DGs as Operational Sponsors in Digital Transformation
DGs at the Operational Frontline Directors General (DGs) occupy a critical role in government transformation: translating strategic intent into operational execution. In digital initiatives, DGs ensure that directorates adopt new tools, processes, and behaviors, balancing innovation with operational reliability and regulatory compliance. While Ministers and Deputy Ministers provide political direction and governance frameworks, DGs deliver…
