Working Within Constraints:

4 Examples from Government Projects

In the current economy, the focus is on making the most of existing resources, reprioritizing, and working within tighter constraints. The work does not stop, but the approach has to change, and these examples show how we have applied that approach in our client work.

1. When existing systems limit the ability to adapt to changing needs

Existing systems were limiting flexibility and access, making it difficult to respond to evolving needs for both internal teams and external users.

We are approaching this by building a modern system to replace legacy limitations and improve how information is accessed and managed.

This will enable improved access and usability, with a system designed to adapt as priorities and requirements evolve.

Building the Yukon Corporate Online Registry (YCOR)

2. When information needs a consistent structure to be usable

The need was for a consistent and transparent way to capture and access lobbying information, improving visibility for both internal teams and the public.

Our approach involved designing a structured system to standardize how information is submitted, managed, and published, supporting both internal workflows and public access within a consistent framework.

This enabled consistent, searchable information and clearer visibility into lobbying activity, creating a more reliable and accessible foundation for managing and accessing that information.

Case Study: Yukon Lobbyist Registry Modernization

3. When limited capacity makes inefficient workflows harder to sustain

The need was to modernize workflows shaped by years of adjustments, eliminating unnecessary steps and improving consistency.

Our approach focused on understanding and simplifying workflows, reducing friction and improving consistency within existing processes.

This enabled more consistent execution and less administrative overhead.

Case Study: Health & Social Services Workflow Transformation

4. When existing data is hard to use for decision making

The need was to centralize information, reducing time spent gathering data and enabling a clear, shared view across departments.

Our approach focused on working with existing data across departments to create a clearer, shared view, rather than adding new tools or duplicating reporting efforts across departments.

This enabled faster access to information, less time spent on manual reporting, and better visibility across teams.

Case Study: Using Power BI to Transform Multi-Department Reporting

Final thought

In a period of tighter spending and increased scrutiny on how resources are used, the goal is to work more effectively and efficiently with what’s already in place and make targeted improvements where they have the most impact.