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==<div id="Delivering results for the GC since 2018"><big><big>'''Delivering results for the GC since 2018'''</big></big>  ==
 
==<div id="Delivering results for the GC since 2018"><big><big>'''Delivering results for the GC since 2018'''</big></big>  ==
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<big><big>Since December 2018, we have worked with 15+ GC organizations and teams to deliver '''+60 projects''' with '''+150 deliverables''' and have received '''overwhelmingly positive feedback''' by:</big></big>  
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<big>Since December 2018, we have worked with 15+ GC organizations and teams to deliver '''+60 projects''' with '''+150 deliverables''' and have received '''overwhelmingly positive feedback''' by:</big>  
    
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<big><big>These projects have helped to advance learning, innovation, and policy priorities across the federal government</big></big>
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<big>These projects have helped to advance learning, innovation, and policy priorities across the federal government</big>
 
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==<div id="An extension of your team "><big><big>'''An extension of your team'''</big></big>  ==
 
==<div id="An extension of your team "><big><big>'''An extension of your team'''</big></big>  ==
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<big><big>We are a diverse team of policy analysts ready to help advance your priorities; we jump into your work alongside your team and leverage our deep experience within the GC</big></big>
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<big>We are a '''diverse team of policy analysts''' ready to help '''advance your priorities'''; we jump into your work alongside your team and leverage our deep experience within the GC</big>
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|style=text-align:center;background:#dde6ee|<big>'''Experience'''</big>
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|style=text-align:center;background:#bbcdde|<big>'''Skillsets'''</big>
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|style=text-align:center;background:#dde6ee|We bring an '''impartial, cross-governmental perspective'''; our mandate allows us to build connections and work across government  
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We use our experience in '''strategic policy, central agencies, program policy, and data teams''' to rapidly get up to speed on your operating environment
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We use our experience in strategic policy, central agencies, program policy, and data teams to rapidly get up to speed on your operating environment
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We have almost '''a decade of experience''' creating presentations for ministerial and deputy-level audiences'''
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We have almost a decade of experience creating presentations for ministerial and deputy-level audiences
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We are '''agile''': we develop, test, and continually iterate on our deliverables with our partners
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We are well-versed in '''how to use AI responsibly''' in the policy field
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We '''interpret and visualize data''' in a manner understandable to any audience
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We will ensure a '''smooth handover''' process at the end of the project and will be '''available to answer any questions'''
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|style=text-align:center;background:#bbcdde|<big>'''Adding policy and strategic capacity'''</big>
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<big><big>Using a cost-sharing model, the '''Surge Team offers departments additional support''' to tackle their complex problems</big></big>
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<big>Using a cost-sharing model, the '''Surge Team offers departments additional support''' to tackle their complex problems</big>
    
==<div id="Why work with us">'''<big><big>Why work with us</big></big>'''==
 
==<div id="Why work with us">'''<big><big>Why work with us</big></big>'''==
    
==<div id="How we can help">'''<big><big>How we can help</big></big>'''==
 
==<div id="How we can help">'''<big><big>How we can help</big></big>'''==
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<big><big>Our most commonly-used '''products and services''' are listed below, or tell us more about your specific needs; '''we specialize in developing custom-solutions for unique problems'''</big></big>
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<big>Our most commonly-used '''products and services''' are listed below, or tell us more about your specific needs; '''we specialize in developing custom-solutions for unique problems'''</big>
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|<big>Internal Consultation Across Government; Facilitation (only within the GC), Interviews, Focus Groups & Surveys; Stakeholder Engagement Planning; Governance Model Design & Mapping; RACI Charts</big>
 
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==<div id="Our partnership model"><big><big>'''Our partnership model'''</big></big>  ==
 
==<div id="Our partnership model"><big><big>'''Our partnership model'''</big></big>  ==
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<big><big>Our mission is to help departments across the GC to achieve their priorities. Our model allows us to offer our services faster, at a lower cost, while providing high quality deliverables.</big></big>
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<big>Our mission is to help departments across the GC to achieve their priorities. Our model allows us to offer our services faster, at a lower cost, while providing high quality deliverables.</big>
    
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|style=text-align:center;background:#dde6ee|<big> We charge '''85% of FTEs'''; providing access to dedicated team of analysts </big>  
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|style=text-align:center;background:#bbcdde|<big> Compared to hiring term/indeterminate staff or consultants, '''we can start working with you in as little as 1- 2 weeks''' </big>
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|style=text-align:center;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Compared to hiring term/indeterminate staff or consultants, '''we can start working with you in as little as 1- 2 weeks''' </big>
 
|style=text-align:center;background:#ddebeb|<big> We’ll contribute new ideas and perspectives, while '''you retain the final say''' </big>
 
|style=text-align:center;background:#ddebeb|<big> We’ll contribute new ideas and perspectives, while '''you retain the final say''' </big>
 
|style=text-align:center;background:#e4ecc6|<big> You have access to our '''horizontal knowledge and connections''' </big>
 
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==<div id="Testimonials"><big><big>'''Testimonials'''</big></big>  ==
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==<div id="For more information, contact us">'''<big><big>For more information, contact us</big></big>'''==
 
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<big> If you are interested in working with us or want to learn more about what we do, reach out to us at [mailto:surgeteam-equipederenfort@csps-efpc.gc.ca surgeteam-equipederenfort@csps-efpc.gc.ca] or visit our [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/ GCXchange site]. Our Director General (DG) is also available for exploratory and informal discussions: [mailto:paul.pilieci@csps-efpc.gc.ca paul.pilieci@csps-efpc.gc.ca]</big>
 
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