Off and Running

The Prospects and Pitfalls of Government Transitions in Canada

AvDavid Zussman

Inbunden, Engelska, 2014

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Beskrivning

One of the most pivotal events in the electoral cycle is the transition of a newly elected political party from opposition to government. The incoming prime minister or premier must assemble a team of ministers, advisors, and staff that is competent and ready to govern, without disrupting the day-to-day functioning of their country or province.Off and Running sets the stage for successful transitions by describing the best practices from Canadian federal government transitions from 1984 to the present day. It draws on a number of sources: the author’s own career in public affairs, including his significant role in the transitions of both ChrÉtien governments in 1993 and 1997; extensive interviews with more than forty key individuals in the last eleven federal government transitions; and the international literature on government transitions, public administration, and management.Zussman goes step-by-step through the transition process from the pre-election stage to transition planning all the way to implementation and consolidation of the new government. This book is ideally suited to those seeking an understanding of how government works during one of the most crucial points in its life cycle.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2014-01-10
Mått:159 x 236 x 27 mm
Vikt:620 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:IPAC Series in Public Management and Governance
Antal sidor:328
Förlag:University of Toronto Press
ISBN:9781442647091

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David Zussman is Jarislowsky Chair in Public Sector Management in the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa. He has served as Assistant Secretary for Program Review and Machinery of Government at the Privy Council Office, in addition to working at the Treasury Board Secretariat, the Secretary of State, Natural Resources Canada, and Statistics Canada.

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‘An academic work that will be prized as a practical guide by both politicians and government executives.’ - Harvey Schachter (Canadian Government Executive April 2014) ‘The breadth of author’s knowledge enables him to offer wisdom on a wide range of subjects, including the length of briefing notes, the influence of spouses, appropriate media exposure, cabinet making and leadership dynamics. The practical advice proffered by Zussman is invaluable.’- David m. Brock (IPAC Magazine (NWT Group); January 2015) ‘A definitive work on government transitions in Canada…. The breadth of the author’s knowledge enables him to offer wisdom on a wide range of subjects including appropriate media exposure, cabinet making and leadership dynamics. The practical advice offered by Zussman is invaluable.’- David M. Brock (Northern Public Affairs Magazine November 2015)

Innehållsförteckning

AcknowledgementsForewordChapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: The Context of Transitions: Setting the StageChapter 3: Pre-election Phase: Kick Starting the TransitionChapter 4: The Transition PlanChapter 5: Election Phase: Putting the Building Blocks in PlaceChapter 6: Post-Election Phase: Electioneering to GoverningChapter 7: Post-Election Phase: Getting the Fundamentals RightChapter 8: Consolidation Phase: Making the Transition a RealityChapter 9: ConclusionAppendicesBibliography