Tag: PublicSectorChange
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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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Ministers and Deputies as Transformation Sponsors: Driving Change While Guarding Stability
Sponsorship as Leadership In government transformation, the sponsorship role of Ministers and Deputy Ministers (DMs) cannot be overstated. Their commitment—or lack of it—determines whether reforms flourish or falter. As senior sponsors, they are the visible champions of change, shaping political legitimacy, allocating resources, and signaling organizational priorities (Kotter, 2012). Yet this role is paradoxical. Ministers…
