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!<big>[[#An extension of your team|<span style="color:#ffffff">An extension of your team</span>]]</big>
!<big>[[#Why work with us|<span style="color:#ffffff">Why work with us</span>]]</big>
!<big>[[#How we can help|<span style="color:#ffffff">How we can help</span>]]</big>
!<big>[[#Our partnership model|<span style="color:#ffffff">Our partnership model</span>]]</big>
!<big>[[#Testimonials|<span style="color:#ffffff">Testimonials</span>]]</big>
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<big><big>'''For best results please view this page on a desktop browser'''</big></big><br>
<big><big>'''Pour la version française, [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Equipe_de_renfort cliquez ici]'''</big></big>
=='''<big><big><big>Surge at the School</big></big></big>'''==
<big><big>The Surge team helps organizations achieve their priorities. Our position within the School provides us with a neutral, bird’s-eye view across government; enabling us to work with any organization, on any file, to get results.</big>
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|style=background:#c6d4e8|<big>Surge is the '''hands-on''' application of the School’s mandate to strengthen capacity and promote excellence in the public service. </big>
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<big>We embed directly into your work to tackle your priority initiatives. Our approach has two key benefits:</big>
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|style=background:#c6d4e8|[[File:People_picture.svg|center|frameless|upright=0.5]]
|style=background:#ecf1f7|<big>'''For your team''': We deliver successful project outcomes while enhancing your team's capabilities</big>
|style=background:#c6d4e8|[[File:For us Picture.png|center|frameless|upright=0.5]]
|style=background:#ecf1f7|<big>'''For us''': We gain firsthand insights into public servants' experiences to support '''relevant, practical, and effective training'''</big>
|}
==<div id="Delivering results for the GC since 2018"><big><big>'''Delivering results for the GC since 2018'''</big></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>
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|style=text-align:center;background:#3f6281;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Modernizing legacy systems, legislation, and service delivery models'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#365687;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Adding policy and strategic capacity'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#457477;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Improving internal governance and simplifying processes'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#24494a;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Targeted learning to respond to GC priorities'''</big>
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|style="width:400px"|[[File:Adding policy and strategic capacity image1.png|alt=|center|frameless]]
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<big>These projects have helped to advance learning, innovation, and policy priorities across the federal government.</big>
<br>
==<div id="An extension of your team "><big><big>'''An extension of your team'''</big></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>
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|style=text-align:center;background:#dde6ee|<big>'''Experience'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#bbcdde|<big>'''Skillsets'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#ddebeb|<big>'''Collaboration'''</big>
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|style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|We bring an '''impartial, cross-governmental perspective'''; our mandate allows us to build connections and work across government
We use our experience in '''strategic policy, central agencies, program policy, and data teams''' to rapidly get up to speed on your operating environment
We have almost '''a decade of experience''' creating presentations for ministerial and deputy-level audiences'''
|style=text-align:left;background:#bbcdde|We are a '''self-managed, self-organizing team''' ready to deploy at any time
We are '''agile''': we develop, test, and continually iterate on our deliverables with our partners
We are well-versed in '''how to use AI responsibly''' in the policy field
We '''interpret and visualize data''' in a manner understandable to any audience
|style=text-align:left;background:#ddebeb|We support with '''open collaboration''', a focus on '''relationship-building''', and '''adaptability''' to fulfill your needs
'''We are fully committed to your team'''; each project team on Surge is dedicated to one project at a time
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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<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>'''==
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|style=text-align:center;background:#98b5cd|<big>'''Short-term, inexpensive policy capacity '''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#a0b7d9|<big>'''Different skillsets, toolsets, and mindsets'''</big>
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|style=text-align:left|<big> '''Applicable when… '''</big>
|style=text-align:left|<big> '''When your team is rarely asked to engage in policy work, including:'''</big>
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|style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|<big> You need policy capacity to achieve your priorities</big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Briefing materials for senior officials </big>
|-
|style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|<big> Long-term staffing commitments are difficult or not required</big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Decision documents </big>
|-
|style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|<big> Salary budget is limited but O&M dollars remain</big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Engagement planning and facilitation </big>
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|style=text-align:left|<big> </big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Research, environmental scans, and data </big>
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|style=text-align:left|<big> </big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Internal restructuring or prioritization exercises </big>
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|style=text-align:left|<big> </big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Challenge function and outside perspective </big>
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|style=text-align:center;background:#3f6281;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Short-term, inexpensive policy capacity'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#365687;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Different skillsets, toolsets, and mindsets'''</big>
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|style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|<big> '''Applicable when…'''
- You need policy capacity to achieve your priorities
- Long-term staffing commitments are difficult or not required
- Salary budget is limited but O&M dollars remain
</big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> '''When your team is rarely asked to engage in policy work, including:'''
- Briefing materials for senior officials
- Decision documents
- Engagement planning and facilitation
- Research, environmental scans, and data
- Internal restructuring or prioritization exercises
- Challenge function and outside perspective
</big>
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==<div id="How we can help">'''<big><big>How we can help</big></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>
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|style="width:200px"|<big>'''Research, Analysis and Synthesis'''</big>
|<big>Data Collection & Gaps Analysis; Stakeholder & Process Mapping; Jurisdictional Reviews & Best Practice Research; Environmental Scans & Literature Reviews; Policy Reports</big>
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|style="width:200px"|<big>'''Horizontal Collaboration'''</big></big>
|<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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|style="width:200px"|<big>'''Briefing and Communication'''</big>
|<big>Briefing Materials for Senior Audiences; Reporting & Performance Dashboards; Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submissions</big>
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|style="width:200px"|<big>'''Strategic Advice'''</big>
|<big>Policy Development & Options Analysis; Strategic Planning & Roadmapping; Performance Measurement Strategies (e.g., Logic Models, PIPs); Change Management</big>
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|style="width:200px"|<big>'''Capacity Building'''</big>
|<big>Process Improvement & Implementation; Lessons Learned Facilitation; Reuseable Resources and Templates Development; Targeted Training (e.g., presentation design, navigating government processes) </big>
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==<div id="Our partnership model"><big><big>'''Our partnership model'''</big></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>
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|style=text-align:center;background:#98b5cd|<big>'''Lower costs'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#a0b7d9|<big>'''Fast to deploy'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#abccce|<big>'''You are in control'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#bdd175|<big>'''Expanded network'''</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>
|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:#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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|<big>"...the '''most concise, comprehensive, and visually appealing''' summary of Crown-Indigenous relations I've come across."</big> <br> ~ Environment and Climate Change Canada </big>
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|<big>"Love the expertise you provided, with '''customized support''' to make this work easier."</big> <br> ~ Employment and Social Development Canada </big>
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|<big>"This is '''way better work''' than KPMG"</big> <br> ~ Natural Resources Canada </big>
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|<big>"'''This is very good work''', especially given how little you've been given to work with."</big> <br> ~ Department of National Defence </big>
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|<big>"There are a few [exercises] that have stood out over the course of my career, and this is '''one of the high flyers'''."</big> <br> ~ Employment and Social Development Canada </big>
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|<big>"The team [has] provided us excellent support and have shown creativity and a '''high capacity to integrate concepts and show discernment'''. And the outcomes have benefited from our collaboration tremendously with our storytelling becoming clear, engaging, and compelling."</big><br> ~ Public Services and Procurement Canada </big><br>
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|<big>"Your support over the last few weeks has provided DND a '''meaningful uplift in our capacity'''. Huge thanks!"</big> <br> ~ Department of National Defence </big>
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|<big>"We’ve truly benefited from your incredible '''talents, insights, and dedication throughout this engagement'''. Looking forward to when our paths cross again. "</big><br> ~ Public Services and Procurement Canada </big><br>
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==<div id="For more information, contact us">'''<big><big>For more information, contact us</big></big>'''==
<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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![[#Team|<big><div id="Team"><span style="color:#ffffff">Surge at the School</span></big>]]
!<big>[[#Delivering results for the GC since 2018|<span style="color:#ffffff">Delivering results for the GC since 2018</span>]]</big>
!<big>[[#An extension of your team|<span style="color:#ffffff">An extension of your team</span>]]</big>
!<big>[[#Why work with us|<span style="color:#ffffff">Why work with us</span>]]</big>
!<big>[[#How we can help|<span style="color:#ffffff">How we can help</span>]]</big>
!<big>[[#Our partnership model|<span style="color:#ffffff">Our partnership model</span>]]</big>
!<big>[[#Testimonials|<span style="color:#ffffff">Testimonials</span>]]</big>
!<big>[[#For more information, contact us|<span style="color:#ffffff">For more information, contact us</span>]]</big>
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<big><big>'''For best results please view this page on a desktop browser'''</big></big><br>
<big><big>'''Pour la version française, [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Equipe_de_renfort cliquez ici]'''</big></big>
=='''<big><big><big>Surge at the School</big></big></big>'''==
<big><big>The Surge team helps organizations achieve their priorities. Our position within the School provides us with a neutral, bird’s-eye view across government; enabling us to work with any organization, on any file, to get results.</big>
{| width="90%" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="15px"
|style=background:#c6d4e8|<big>Surge is the '''hands-on''' application of the School’s mandate to strengthen capacity and promote excellence in the public service. </big>
|}
<big>We embed directly into your work to tackle your priority initiatives. Our approach has two key benefits:</big>
{| width="90%" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="15px"
|style=background:#c6d4e8|[[File:People_picture.svg|center|frameless|upright=0.5]]
|style=background:#ecf1f7|<big>'''For your team''': We deliver successful project outcomes while enhancing your team's capabilities</big>
|style=background:#c6d4e8|[[File:For us Picture.png|center|frameless|upright=0.5]]
|style=background:#ecf1f7|<big>'''For us''': We gain firsthand insights into public servants' experiences to support '''relevant, practical, and effective training'''</big>
|}
==<div id="Delivering results for the GC since 2018"><big><big>'''Delivering results for the GC since 2018'''</big></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>
{|width="90%" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="15px"
|-
|style=text-align:center;background:#3f6281;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Modernizing legacy systems, legislation, and service delivery models'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#365687;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Adding policy and strategic capacity'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#457477;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Improving internal governance and simplifying processes'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#24494a;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Targeted learning to respond to GC priorities'''</big>
|-
|style="width:400px"|[[File:Modernizing legacy systems, legislation, and service delivery models Image1.png|alt=|center|frameless]]
|style="width:400px"|[[File:Adding policy and strategic capacity image1.png|alt=|center|frameless]]
|style="width:400px"|[[File:Improving internal governance and simplifying processes Image1.png|alt=|center|frameless]]
|style="width:400px"|[[File:Targeted learning to respond to GC priorities Image1.png|alt=|center|frameless|261x261px]]
|-
|}
<big>These projects have helped to advance learning, innovation, and policy priorities across the federal government.</big>
<br>
==<div id="An extension of your team "><big><big>'''An extension of your team'''</big></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>
{|width="90%" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="15px"
|-
|style=text-align:center;background:#dde6ee|<big>'''Experience'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#bbcdde|<big>'''Skillsets'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#ddebeb|<big>'''Collaboration'''</big>
|-
|style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|We bring an '''impartial, cross-governmental perspective'''; our mandate allows us to build connections and work across government
We use our experience in '''strategic policy, central agencies, program policy, and data teams''' to rapidly get up to speed on your operating environment
We have almost '''a decade of experience''' creating presentations for ministerial and deputy-level audiences'''
|style=text-align:left;background:#bbcdde|We are a '''self-managed, self-organizing team''' ready to deploy at any time
We are '''agile''': we develop, test, and continually iterate on our deliverables with our partners
We are well-versed in '''how to use AI responsibly''' in the policy field
We '''interpret and visualize data''' in a manner understandable to any audience
|style=text-align:left;background:#ddebeb|We support with '''open collaboration''', a focus on '''relationship-building''', and '''adaptability''' to fulfill your needs
'''We are fully committed to your team'''; each project team on Surge is dedicated to one project at a time
We will ensure a '''smooth handover''' process at the end of the project and will be '''available to answer any questions'''
|}
<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 style="display:inline-table">
{|width="90%" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="15px"
|-
|style=text-align:center;background:#98b5cd|<big>'''Short-term, inexpensive policy capacity '''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#a0b7d9|<big>'''Different skillsets, toolsets, and mindsets'''</big>
|-
|style=text-align:left|<big> '''Applicable when… '''</big>
|style=text-align:left|<big> '''When your team is rarely asked to engage in policy work, including:'''</big>
|-
|style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|<big> You need policy capacity to achieve your priorities</big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Briefing materials for senior officials </big>
|-
|style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|<big> Long-term staffing commitments are difficult or not required</big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Decision documents </big>
|-
|style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|<big> Salary budget is limited but O&M dollars remain</big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Engagement planning and facilitation </big>
|-
|style=text-align:left|<big> </big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Research, environmental scans, and data </big>
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|style=text-align:left|<big> </big>
|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Internal restructuring or prioritization exercises </big>
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|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> Challenge function and outside perspective </big>
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|style=text-align:center;background:#3f6281;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Short-term, inexpensive policy capacity'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#365687;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Different skillsets, toolsets, and mindsets'''</big>
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|style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|<big> '''Applicable when…'''
- You need policy capacity to achieve your priorities
- Long-term staffing commitments are difficult or not required
- Salary budget is limited but O&M dollars remain
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|style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> '''When your team is rarely asked to engage in policy work, including:'''
- Briefing materials for senior officials
- Decision documents
- Engagement planning and facilitation
- Research, environmental scans, and data
- Internal restructuring or prioritization exercises
- Challenge function and outside perspective
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==<div id="How we can help">'''<big><big>How we can help</big></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>
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|style="width:200px"|<big>'''Research, Analysis and Synthesis'''</big>
|<big>Data Collection & Gaps Analysis; Stakeholder & Process Mapping; Jurisdictional Reviews & Best Practice Research; Environmental Scans & Literature Reviews; Policy Reports</big>
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|style="width:200px"|<big>'''Horizontal Collaboration'''</big></big>
|<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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|style="width:200px"|<big>'''Briefing and Communication'''</big>
|<big>Briefing Materials for Senior Audiences; Reporting & Performance Dashboards; Memoranda to Cabinet, Treasury Board Submissions</big>
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|style="width:200px"|<big>'''Strategic Advice'''</big>
|<big>Policy Development & Options Analysis; Strategic Planning & Roadmapping; Performance Measurement Strategies (e.g., Logic Models, PIPs); Change Management</big>
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|style="width:200px"|<big>'''Capacity Building'''</big>
|<big>Process Improvement & Implementation; Lessons Learned Facilitation; Reuseable Resources and Templates Development; Targeted Training (e.g., presentation design, navigating government processes) </big>
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==<div id="Our partnership model"><big><big>'''Our partnership model'''</big></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>
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|style=text-align:center;background:#98b5cd|<big>'''Lower costs'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#a0b7d9|<big>'''Fast to deploy'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#abccce|<big>'''You are in control'''</big>
|style=text-align:center;background:#bdd175|<big>'''Expanded network'''</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>
|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:#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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|<big>"...the '''most concise, comprehensive, and visually appealing''' summary of Crown-Indigenous relations I've come across."</big> <br> ~ Environment and Climate Change Canada </big>
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|<big>"Love the expertise you provided, with '''customized support''' to make this work easier."</big> <br> ~ Employment and Social Development Canada </big>
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|<big>"This is '''way better work''' than KPMG"</big> <br> ~ Natural Resources Canada </big>
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|<big>"'''This is very good work''', especially given how little you've been given to work with."</big> <br> ~ Department of National Defence </big>
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|<big>"There are a few [exercises] that have stood out over the course of my career, and this is '''one of the high flyers'''."</big> <br> ~ Employment and Social Development Canada </big>
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|<big>"The team [has] provided us excellent support and have shown creativity and a '''high capacity to integrate concepts and show discernment'''. And the outcomes have benefited from our collaboration tremendously with our storytelling becoming clear, engaging, and compelling."</big><br> ~ Public Services and Procurement Canada </big><br>
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|<big>"Your support over the last few weeks has provided DND a '''meaningful uplift in our capacity'''. Huge thanks!"</big> <br> ~ Department of National Defence </big>
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|<big>"We’ve truly benefited from your incredible '''talents, insights, and dedication throughout this engagement'''. Looking forward to when our paths cross again. "</big><br> ~ Public Services and Procurement Canada </big><br>
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==<div id="For more information, contact us">'''<big><big>For more information, contact us</big></big>'''==
<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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