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This orientation course leverages the collective strengths of the DG community and the support of other senior leaders to help build personal strategies for navigating the evolving complexities of being a director general in the public service. Participants will learn how to enhance their decision-making by drawing from the experience of their peers and the senior leaders and subject-matter experts within their professional networks.
Collaboration and knowledge transfer between federal and provincial government leaders is key to building a stronger executive rank within both levels of government. The Federal-Provincial Young Leaders Circle Program (Cercle des jeunes leaders fédéral-provincial) brings together executives from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec to explore the realities of senior level leadership positions, federal-provincial relations, and how to effectively tackle challenges faced by both levels of government. Participants will engage in a variety of learning activities, including group training, individual exercises, mentoring and networking.
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This program runs in collaboration with the National School of Public Administration (École nationale d'administration publique) and is only offered in French
This job aid for employees at all levels provides strategies on how to effectively conclude a meeting, articulate a sense of progress, determine next steps, and assess a meeting's value.
It is often necessary to brief busy leaders in two minutes or less. This video presents, in two minutes, a simple, effective model that will help you develop to the point strategic briefing in order to help leaders make the best decisions possible for their organizations and for Canadians.
This online self-paced course introduces a four-step process to writing an effective briefing note: plan, research, draft and review. Participants will learn how to use this approach to prepare clear, concise and strategic briefing notes that are in line with their communication goals.
This online self-paced course explores speechwriting as a unique form of professional writing and is intended for anyone wishing to improve their ability to create a compelling written narrative.
This course explores the power of resiliency in managing change and helping people thrive as individuals in the face of uncertainty. Participants will be introduced to four resiliency and change management strategies, and will create an action plan to immediately put these strategies into practice.
This job aid lists recommended courses, learning tools and other resources to help support public servants who are working as part of a team in a virtual or hybrid workplace.
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