Off and Running

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.

• 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

‘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)