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| | !<big>[[#Delivering results for the GC since 2018|<span style="color:#ffffff">Delivering results for the GC since 2018</span>]]</big> | | !<big>[[#Delivering results for the GC since 2018|<span style="color:#ffffff">Delivering results for the GC since 2018</span>]]</big> |
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| | <big><big>'''Pour la version française, [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Equipe_de_renfort cliquez ici]'''</big></big> | | <big><big>'''Pour la version française, [https://wiki.gccollab.ca/Equipe_de_renfort cliquez ici]'''</big></big> |
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| − | =='''<big><big><big>Surge at the School</big></big></big>'''== | + | =='''<big><big><big>Surge at the School (CSPS)</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> | + | <big><big>The Surge team helps federal departments and agencies work towards the achievement of their priorities. Our position within the Canada School of Public Service allows us to take a neutral position, and our work with multiple organizations allows us to see things from a bird’s-eye view across government. This enables 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> | + | |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> | | <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:#ecf1f7|<big>'''For your team''': We deliver successful project outcomes while enhancing your team's capabilities</big> | | |style=background:#ecf1f7|<big>'''For your team''': We deliver successful project outcomes while enhancing your team's capabilities</big> |
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| | |style=text-align:center;background:#365687;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Adding policy and strategic capacity'''</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:#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=text-align:center;background:#24494a;color:#FFFFFF|<big>'''Targeting learning to respond to GC priorities'''</big> |
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| − | <big>These projects have helped to advance learning, innovation, and policy priorities across the federal government</big> | + | <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> == |
| − | <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>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:#ddebeb|<big>'''Collaboration'''</big> | | |style=text-align:center;background:#ddebeb|<big>'''Collaboration'''</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 | + | |- valign="top" |
| | + | |style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|<big>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 have almost '''a decade of experience''' creating presentations for ministerial and deputy-level audiences.'''</big> |
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| | + | |style=text-align:left;background:#bbcdde|<big>We are a '''self-managed, self-organizing team''' ready to deploy at any time. |
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| | + | We are '''agile''': we develop, test, and continually iterate on our deliverables with our partners. |
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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''' | + | We are well-versed in '''how to use AI responsibly''' in the policy field. |
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| − | |style=text-align:center;background:#bbcdde|We are a '''self-managed, self-organizing team''' ready to deploy at any time|
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| − | We are '''agile''': we develop, test, and continually iterate on our deliverables with our partners | + | We '''interpret and visualize data''' in a manner understandable to any audience.</big> |
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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 | + | |style=text-align:left;background:#ddebeb|<big>We support with '''open collaboration''', a focus on '''relationship-building''', and '''adaptability''' to fulfill your needs. |
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| − | |style=text-align:center;background:#ddebeb|We support with '''open collaboration''', a focus on '''relationship-building''', and '''adaptability''' to fulfill your needs
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| − | '''We are fully committed to your team'''; each project team on Surge is dedicated to one project at a time | + | '''We are fully committed to your team'''; each project team on Surge is dedicated to one project at a time. |
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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.'''</big> |
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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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| − | <big>Using a cost-sharing model, the '''Surge Team offers departments additional support''' to tackle their complex problems</big> | + | <big>Using a cost-sharing model, the '''Surge Team offers departments additional support''' to tackle their complex problems.</big> |
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| | ==<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>'''== |
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| − | |style=text-align:center;background:#98b5cd|<big>'''Short-term, inexpensive policy capacity '''</big>
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| − | |style=text-align:center;background:#a0b7d9|<big>'''Different skillsets, toolsets, and mindsets'''</big>
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| − | |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>
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| − | |style=text-align:left;background:#ecf1f7|<big> - Research, environmental scans, and data </big>
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| − | |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:#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> | | |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…''' | | |style=text-align:left;background:#dde6ee|<big> '''Applicable when…''' |
| | - You need policy capacity to achieve your priorities | | - You need policy capacity to achieve your priorities |
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| | ==<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>'''== |
| − | <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>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=text-align:center;background:#98b5cd|<big>'''Lower costs'''</big> | | |style=text-align:center;background:#98b5cd|<big>'''Lower costs'''</big> |
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| | |style=text-align:center;background:#bdd175|<big>'''Expanded network'''</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:#dde6ee|<big> We charge '''85% of FTEs'''; providing access to a 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:#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> |
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| | ==<div id="Testimonials"><big><big>'''Testimonials'''</big></big> == | | ==<div id="Testimonials"><big><big>'''Testimonials'''</big></big> == |
| | + | <big>We are happy to share references.</big> |
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| − | |<big>"This is '''way better work''' than KPMG"</big> <br> ~ Natural Resources Canada </big> | + | |<big>"This is '''way better work''' than KPMG."</big> <br> ~ Natural Resources Canada </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> | + | |<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>'''== | | ==<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> | + | <big> If you want to learn more about what we do, visit our [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/ GCXchange site]. If you want to explore a partnership, please fill out this [https://forms.office.com/r/10JKCgf0VP/ intake form] or reach out to us at [mailto:surgeteam-equipederenfort@csps-efpc.gc.ca surgeteam-equipederenfort@csps-efpc.gc.ca]. 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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