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=='''<big><big><big>The Surge Team</big></big></big>'''==

=='''<big><big><big>The Surge Team</big></big></big>'''==

<big><big>Established in late 2018 at the Canada School of Public Service, the Surge Team supports policy projects where quick action or breakthroughs are needed. We do not have ongoing files. Instead, the team collaborates on projects within the School and with partners across the federal public service on a time-limited basis.</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>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>

<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>

<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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==<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>'''We meet our partners where they're a'''t - whether it's collaborating on a project from day one or jumping in to help 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>'''We offer a range of policy services''', from problem diagnosis and environmental scans through to briefings for decision-makers and decision documents.</big> || [[File:Research_and_Services.png|alt=|left|middle|frameless|upright=2]]

|<big><big>'''We offer a range of policy services''', from research and analysis to engagement and facilitated sessions to  synthesis and briefing documents for decision-makers.</big> || [[File:Research_and_Services.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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=='''<big>Who We've Helped</big>'''==

=='''<big>Who We've Helped</big>'''==

==<div id="Contact">'''<big><big>Contact Us</big></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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