LIVE WEBINAR
Why Government Teams Struggle To Communicate and Connect: The Hidden Patterns Behind Public-Sector Misalignment
📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026 🕚 11:00 AM ET
Government teams rarely struggle with communication for only one reason.
In this free 60-minute live webinar, former intelligence officer and human behaviour expert JJ Brun (The Retired Spy) will show you how DISC helps you decode the communication patterns inside government teams.
You’ll look at how hierarchy, accountability, bilingual obligations, and policy review affect the way people phrase things, respond, and make decisions. That changes how you lead the conversation.
You’ll move beyond surface-level fixes and support communication in a way that fits the real pressures government teams are working under.
This is for you if you’re a…
Government leader, manager, or director who wants communication to move more clearly across teams and reporting lines.
HR, People & Culture, or organizational development professional supporting collaboration in a complex public-sector environment.
Public sector consultant, facilitator, or advisor who wants stronger tools for improving communication across departments and leadership levels.
What You’ll Learn
What drives communication patterns inside government teams
How to spot the friction points that slow collaboration down
How to strengthen communication across departments and leadership levels
How DISC Helps Government Teams Communicate Better
In government, communication carries real institutional weight. A written update, a meeting comment, a briefing note, or a cross-departmental exchange can affect alignment, decisions, and the way work moves through the system.
DISC helps you understand how people communicate inside that kind of environment. You begin to see how different styles respond to pressure, caution, urgency, and accountability.
That clarity helps you support better communication in a way that fits the stakes government teams are working with.
Meet Your Host: JJ Brun
JJ Brun is a globally recognized Human Behaviour and Communication Specialist, with 20 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, 10 of those in Human Intelligence.
Now known as The Retired Spy, JJ helps coaches, consultants, and professionals turn human behaviour insight into strategic influence.
Drawing from real-world operations and decades of DISC training, JJ teaches how to build trust quickly, lead conversations with integrity, and ethically guide decisions.
His programs are used by leaders, governments, and organizations worldwide to shift behaviour, strengthen communication, and create high-trust environments where people perform at their best.
Here’s What They’re Saying…
“Members were actively engaged throughout the session, with JJ drawing on his work, life and family situations to reinforce the value in the DISC Advantage and how to effectively apply the model to positively influence our personal and professional lives. Well done!”
- J. Fearn, Sr. Project Manager Director
“Anyone who works with people and wants to put themselves in a position to succeed should go through this program! The comprehensive resource materials have had a tremendous impact on my team and have given us all the ability to relate to and understand each other better. I highly recommend you check it out.”
- Mike Thompson, Manager of Services and Supports, Christian Horizons
“JJ’s vast training and experience using the (DISC) Model for Human Behaviour helped to fast-
track my learning curve by showing me how to leverage the right products to support the
desired results for my clients.”
- Jennifer R. Maxwell