Our leading expertise is rooted in our innovative leadership practices, ongoing and applied research and practice-based insights.
The IOG offers:
- A systems approach taking into account the interaction of complex systems and decision-making
- A neutral, impartial, independent and confidential working environment for clients addressing real-time governance challenges
- Access to a network of leading thinkers on governance, with domestic and global expertise in the government, private and non-profit sectors, as well as Indigenous and other governance areas
- Access to research and development resources to enable clients to apply leading-edge practices
We focus on assisting public purpose organizations including governments, public agencies, crown corporations, communities and the non-profit sector to improve their governance.
The Institute:
- Undertakes policy-relevant research
- Provides advisory services to a wide array of organizations on strengthening governance practices including strategic planning, evaluation and assessment for programs, organizational structure and process, accountability and performance reporting
- Provides professional development and capacity building through courses in governance and public administration by assisting in the capture and sharing of knowledge and by developing leadership
- Designs and facilitates multi-stakeholder meetings and convenes events
- Provides speakers and panellists for thought leadership forums
In addition, the IOG Learning Lab offers both regularly scheduled and custom courses for senior and mid-level staff in governments and in civil society organizations across Canada and overseas.