Writers’ Roost: In conversation with Dr. Trudy Sopp
On her new book: The Public Sector Leader’s Playbook: Avoiding Missteps in an Unforgiving Arena
What does it take to lead in the public sector?
Even experienced public-sector leaders face political pressures, organizational challenges, ethical dilemmas and intense public scrutiny. What causes leaders to stumble? And, what can help them lead more effectively?
On October 15, join OISE for the next Writers’ Roost, featuring Dr. Trudy Sopp, OISE alumna and author of the new book The Public Sector Leader’s Playbook: Avoiding Missteps in an Unforgiving Arena.
Drawing on more than four decades of experience advising public-sector leaders, Dr. Sopp will join fellow OISE alum, Dr. Jeff Myers, to explore the pressures and blind spots that can lead to missteps — and what they reveal about leading effectively in complex public organizations.
A reception will follow, with light refreshments and an opportunity to purchase a copy of the book and have it signed by Dr. Sopp.
About the Speakers
Dr. Trudy Sopp
Dr. Trudy Sopp is an author, founder of a public sector leadership institute, organizational consultant, and educator with more than four decades working with senior public sector leaders. She is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) where she earned both her Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Sociology in Education. She remains connected to OISE as an Alumni Ambassador.
Dr. Jeff Myers
Dr. Jeff Myers is a proud graduate of OISE (MA ’07, PhD ’13) and an active member of the OISE Alumni Association. He currently serves as the Director of Partnerships in the Faculty of Open Learning and Career Development at Dalhousie University in Halifax. His longstanding interest in intercultural learning led to an early career in international education, which has since encompassed roles in teaching, curriculum, program management, academic leadership, and organizational development. Dr. Myers is deeply committed to the transformative potential of education across all stages of learning.