How to Survive as an Executive: Speaking Truth to Power

As an executive, it is not always easy to speak truth to power. Sometimes, you may be concerned that sharing difficult news might have a negative impact on your career.

Michel Doiron, former Associate Deputy Minister at Veterans Affairs Canada, shares some tips and tricks on how to brief senior management with bad news while giving facts and the full picture.

Mr. Doiron discusses:

• the importance of delivering all the facts to support decision-making
• how to set expectations with your boss about speaking truth to power
• the value in building rapport with key players

Guest: Michel Doiron, Retired Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada

Host: Annie Therriault, on behalf of the Canada School of Public Service

Would you like to participate or suggest a guest for our series? We want to hear from you: executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres@csps-efpc.gc.ca.