Angela Poirier

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How Government Really Works

A Field Guide to Bureaucracies in Canada

This book exposes the inherent complexities and challenges found in government environments and offers insights to help bureaucrats, and those working alongside bureaucrats, better understand the … ; 240 View
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House of Cards

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Chapter 1 explores the difference between bureaucrats and elected officials, where they fit into the hierarchy of government, and the powers they have when interacting with politicians. ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Culture Club

The Workplace Culture of Government Bureaucracy

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 2 explores government workplace culture, the chain of command and the lack of diversity inherent in many government departments. ; 31 $3.10 Add
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From the Inside and Out

Managing a Minefield of Relationships

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 3 looks at how bureaucrats can build and maintain relationships with elected officials and their fellow civil servants. It also explores their relationships with individuals and groups … ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Best-Laid Plans

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 4 explores how plans are made, and unmade in government. It explores how plans are developed and approved and how success is measured, as well as the myriad pitfalls that can arise along … ; 34 $3.40 Add
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First, Do Nothing

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 5 explores the role of the bureaucrat in the policy-making process. ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Get With the Program

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Chapter 6 explores the context and scope of government programs and services, challenges bureaucrats face when delivering those programs and services and drivers that influence costs and demands … ; 19 $1.90 Add
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Show me the Money

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 7 explores the financial underpinnings of government, where the money comes from, how budgets are drafted and approved and current trends in the Government Financial Management. ; 21 $2.10 Add
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We’ll Get Back to You on That

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 8 explores the world of government research, how information is collected and used and some of the challenges bureaucrats face when gathering or using research. ; 18 $1.80 Add
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Spinning a Yarn

From: How Government Really Works

Chapter 9 explorers intra-governmental communications, how messages are drafted and shared and stumbling blocks to getting the message out. ; 22 $2.20 Add
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That’s a Wrap

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Conclusion ; 2 $0.20 Add
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Appendices

From: How Government Really Works

Appendices include the Life Cycle of a Bureaucrat and a glossary of terms ; 10 $1.00 Add