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| =='''<big><big><big>The Surge Team</big></big></big>'''== | | =='''<big><big><big>The Surge Team</big></big></big>'''== |
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− | <big><big>The Surge Team provides support on projects across government where quick action or breakthroughs are needed. We are housed at the Canada School of Public Service.</big> | + | <big><big>Established at the Canada School of Public Service in late 2018, the Surge Team supports policy projects where quick action or breakthroughs are needed. We do not have ongoing files. Instead, the team collaborates with partners on time-limited projects at the School and across the federal public service.</big> |
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− | <big>We are a multi-disciplinary team of policy professionals with diverse skills, perspectives, and toolsets that help us support a variety of projects such as policy briefs, presentations, facilitated sessions, and even SaaS solutions.</big> | + | <big>In all of our work we emphasize clear problem definition and rigorous analysis. We often play the role of a neutral third party or challenge function to help to our partners identify desired outcomes and outputs. To achieve these outcomes, our team of policy professionals has a range of experiences, perspectives, skills, and toolsets that help us deliver on partners' needs, including deliverables such as policy briefs, decision documents, presentations, and facilitated sessions. </big> |
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− | <big>To learn more about us and our work reach out at surgesolutionsunit@csps-efpc.gc.ca or visit our [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/ '''GC Exchange Site'''] for more details. Our [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/ GC Exchange site] also contains a series of [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/SitePages/Past-Surge-Projects.aspx '''Learning Materials'''] and [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/SitePages/About-us.aspx '''Guiding Resources'''], which offer tips and lessons learned on core aspects of policy work.</big></big> | + | <big>To learn more about us and our work reach out at surgesolutionsunit@csps-efpc.gc.ca or visit our [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/ '''GCXchange Site'''] for more details. Our [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/ GCXchange site] also contains a series of [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/SitePages/Past-Surge-Projects.aspx '''Learning Materials'''] and [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/SitePages/About-us.aspx '''Resources'''], which offer tips and lessons learned on core aspects of policy work.</big></big> |
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− | | <big><big>'''We meet our partners where they're a'''t - whether it's collaborating on a project from day one or jumping in to push a file over the finish line.</big>|| [[File:Jump_in.png|alt=|left|middle|frameless|upright=2]] | + | | <big><big>'''We meet our partners where they're at''' - whether it's collaborating on a project from day one or helping push a file over the finish line.</big>|| [[File:Jump_in.png|alt=|left|middle|frameless|upright=3]] |
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− | | <big><big>Our approach is '''most effective with engaged and collaborative partners''': we use regular touchpoints throughout the project to build off your expertise and respond to your needs.</big></big> || [[File:Working with partners1.png|center|frameless|upright=2]] | + | | <big><big>Our approach is '''most effective with engaged and collaborative partners''': we use regular touchpoints throughout the project to build off your expertise and respond to your needs.</big></big> || [[File:Working with partners1.png|center|frameless|upright=3]] |
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− | | <big><big>As a team, '''we work in a series of short sprints and deep dives''' to improve the quality of products. Our work is '''iterative''' and '''collaborative''', learning equally from failures and successes. Consulting with stakeholders is a critical part of how we do our work. '''Our projects are often non-linear''', redefining problem statements and generating more research as we move forward and change course as needed.</big></big> || [[File:Approaching work.png|frameless|upright=2|center|]] | + | | <big><big>As a team, '''we work in a series of short sprints and deep dives''' to improve the quality of products. Our work is '''iterative''' and '''collaborative''', learning equally from failures and successes. Consulting with stakeholders is a critical part of how we do our work. '''Our projects are often non-linear''', redefining problem statements and generating more research as we move forward and change course as needed.</big></big> || [[File:Approaching work.png|frameless|upright=3|center|]] |
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| + | === Planifiez votre carrière === |
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| + | Étudiants GC, le programme de développement de l'apprentissage et de la vaste initiative universitaire (DAVIU) et le Réseau des jeunes fonctionnaires fédéraux (RJFF) sont heureux de vous inviter à leur événement sur la planification de carrière pour les étudiants et les diplômés. |
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| + | Cette session, intitulée "Planifiez votre carrière", vous informera sur des sujets liés aux ressources humaines (RH) tels que les processus de nomination, l'intégration des étudiants (Student Bridging), les types d'emploi, les conseils pour trouver un emploi et une multitude d'outils pour poursuivre votre apprentissage. |
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| + | * '''Enregistrement en français :''' https://lnkd.in/euf5Jz6v |
| + | * '''Enregistrement en anglais :''' https://lnkd.in/e9kGHNsC |
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| =='''<big>Who We've Helped</big>'''== | | =='''<big>Who We've Helped</big>'''== |
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| + | ==<div id="FAQ">'''<big><big>FAQ</big></big>'''== |
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| + | '''<big>How many projects does Surge normally take on?</big>''' |
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| + | <big>Typically, 2-4 projects at any given time, with start and end-dates staggered.</big> |
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| + | '''<big>What is the average duration of a project? How many analysts work on a project?</big>''' |
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| + | <big>Projects usually last from 2 to 8 months. A project team will typically include 3-5 analysts. We do not 'loan out' analysts to departments, unlike the Free Agent Program.</big> |
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| + | '''<big>How does the cost sharing approach to projects work?</big>''' |
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| + | <big>CSPS and the partner department sign an MOU outlining costs, roles, timelines and deliverables. Costs are based on analysts' hourly wages and any additional O&M costs, if applicable (e.g., costs to hire an external speaker).</big> |
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| + | <big>All partner projects are cost-shared - CSPS takes on a certain portion of the project costs (based on discussions and agreement with partners). Funds are collected through an Interdepartmental Settlement, typically from partners' O&M budgets.</big> |
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| + | <big>'''How long does the MOU take to put in place?'''<br />We can normally draft and share an MOU quickly (1-2 weeks), after scope, timelines, and deliverables have been discussed and agreed upon.</big> |
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− | ==<div id="Contact">'''<big>Contact Us</big>'''== | + | ==<div id="Contact">'''<big><big>Contact Us</big></big>'''== |
− | <big>If you are interested in working with us, or in learning more about what we do, reach out to us at surgesolutionsunit@csps-efpc.gc.ca or visit our [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/ GC Exchange site].</big> | + | <big>If you are interested in working with us or want to learn more about what we do reach out to us at surgesolutionsunit@csps-efpc.gc.ca or visit our [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000611/ GCXchange site].</big> |
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