Jim Taggart

Current

Senior Economist and Project Manager at Industry Canada
Senior Economist at Government of Canada

Past

Senior Policy Analyst at Prime Minister's Advisory Council on Science & Technology
Senior Project Manager, Leadership Development at Human Resources & Skills Development Canada

Education

Royal Roads University
University of New Brunswick

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Industry

Human Resources

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Jim Taggart’s Summary

I have been a student of leadership for over 15 years, and devoted over a decade to applied work in leadership development, organizational learning, and team building. My work has shown me to be a thought leader and change agent, initiating and leading several change management projects.

As a professional economist for many years, I've conducted applied research into labour market issues and trends; carried out policy research in the areas of science, technology and innovation; and initiated projects focused on industrial competitiveness.

My Master’s leadership thesis was on shared leadership, and entitled "A Leap of Faith." This topic is becoming increasingly important for organizations operating in a turbulent global economy.

My passion for continuous learning and sharing with others extends to my belief that leadership resides at all levels of organizations and communities.

I recently released my new leadership book "Becoming a Holistic Leader: Strategies for Successful Leadership Using a Principle-Based Approach," which can be downloaded from my redesigned leadership website.

Jim Taggart’s Specialties:

Leadership development, team learning, knowledge transfer, economic analysis, report writing, public speaking and speech writing.

Jim Taggart’s Experience

Senior Economist and Project Manager

Industry Canada

(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

2005 — Present (4 years )

Initiate and lead policy research projects in the area of industrial competitiveness, encompassing human capital development, innovation, science and technology.
Senior Economist

Government of Canada

(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

1982 — Present (27 years )

In addition to working in the areas of industrial competitiveness, innovation and technology, my career has included leading projects on such topics as leadership development, change management, team building, knowledge management, and labour market analysis.
Senior Policy Analyst

Prime Minister's Advisory Council on Science & Technology

(Research industry)

2003 — 2005 (2 years )

Conducted policy research on behalf of the Council's members, preparing analytical reports, presentation materials, and planning roundtables with experts from industry and academia.
Senior Project Manager, Leadership Development

Human Resources & Skills Development Canada

(Research industry)

1994 — 2002 (8 years )

Worked in the positions of Senior Project Manager and Senior Policy Advisor in the areas of change management, leadership development, organizational learning, and knowledge transfer.

Jim Taggart’s Education

Royal Roads University

Masters , Leadership and Organizational Learning , 1998 — 2000

Part-time distance learning instructor at RRU following graduation. Taught Classical Leadership Studies module.
University of New Brunswick

Masters , Economics , 1982 — 1983