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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>'''==
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=='''<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>
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<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>  
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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>
 
<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>
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|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>
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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>  ==
<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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<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:left;background:#dde6ee|We bring an '''impartial, cross-governmental perspective'''; our mandate allows us to build connections and work across government  
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|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 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.'''</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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|style=text-align:left;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.
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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 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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|style=text-align:left;background:#ddebeb|We support with '''open collaboration''', a focus on '''relationship-building''', and '''adaptability''' to fulfill your needs
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We '''interpret and visualize data''' in a manner understandable to any audience.</big>
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'''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'''
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|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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'''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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<big>Using a cost-sharing model, the '''Surge Team offers departments additional support''' to tackle their complex problems</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>'''==
 
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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> '''Applicable when…                                                  '''</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: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>
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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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|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>  
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|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>  ==
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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 '''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>
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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>'''==
 
==<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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<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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