University of Ottawa - Faculty of Social Sciences

University of Ottawa
Centre on Public Management and Policy
September 2009 to June 2011
Strategic Thinking
Odell House
Odell House, a restored
19 th century residence, is
home to the University of
Ottawa’s Centre on
Public Management and
Policy, part of the
Graduate School of
Public and International
Affairs. The Centre
offers professional
development programs,
undertakes research and
fosters candid
conversations focused on
improving public
management in Canada.
Who Should Attend
The course is for individuals interested in
strategic analysis, policy advisors and public
service managers as well as for those
dealing with governments looking to increase
their capacity to manage strategically in a
public policy environment.
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October 4 and 5, 2010
Strategic thinking is increasingly important in the development and implementation of
Government policy and programs. Strategic thinking is one of the four leadership
competencies for executives in the Public Service.
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The program
The two-day course provides a set of practical tools designed to sharpen participants’
strategic thinking skills. The course will cover the attributes of a strategic thinker, and
through a series of hands-on exercises demonstrate the use of strategic thinking in the
public policy processes.
James Lahey
Director Centre on Public
Management and Policy
University of Ottawa
Odell House
180 Waller Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9B9
www.socialsciences.uottawa
.ca/cgpp-cpmp
Covered in the Course
Characteristics of strategic thinkers
Frameworks for integrating
complexity, systems, and time span
into policy perspectives
Strategic Questioning and Idea
Mapping
Concepts and tools to develop a
strategic approach in policy work
Scanning for trends and drivers
Developing narratives and exploring
plausible future states
Connecting strategic thinking to
policy development
The course will also provide
web based resources so that
participants will know where
to find support when they
are back on the job.
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Instructors
The program is delivered by two experienced practitioners:
Greg Fyffe, Adjunct Research Professor, Centre for Public Management and Policy,
University of Ottawa and former Executive Director, International Assessment Staff, Privy
Council Office, and Thomas Townsend, Former Executive Head of the Policy Research
Initiative; he led the Applied Research Branch, HRSDC and was Canada's representative for
Health and Social Affairs to the European Union.
Greg Fyffe
Adjunct Research
Professor at the Centre for
Public Management and
Policy, University of
Ottawa and former
Executive Director
International Assessment
Staff, Privy Council Office
Dates
October 4 and 5, 2010
Location
Centre on Public Management and Policy
University of Ottawa
Odell House, 180 Waller Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1N 9B9
Fee
$1,200.00
The course will be offered in English and is limited to a maximum of 16 participants.
To Register
Contact Anna Jahn at ajahn@uottawa.ca or
613 562-5800 Ext. 3889
For further information on the course
Please contact:
Greg Fyffe at gregfyffe@telus.blackberry.net or
Thomas Townsend at thomastownsend7@hotmail.com
Thomas Townsend
Former Executive Head of
the Policy Research
Initiative; he led
the Applied Research
Branch, HRSDC and was
Canada's representative
for Health and Social
Affairs to the European
Union
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