Tag: GovernmentLeadership
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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…
