- Policy and Service Conference: Delivering Impact Through Collaboration
- Human-Centred Leadership in a Hybrid Workplace
- Embedding Risk Management into Decision-Making
- Creating Safer Spaces: Practical Steps for Supporting Trans and Gender Diverse Employees
- Top 3 Things Managers Should Know about the Benefit of Hiring Students
- Leadership Learning Path
- Service Design in the Public Service
- Library of Examples Bulletin Summary of Use-Case-Scenarios
- The Second Official Language Training Framework
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NMC News
A Fond Farewell and a Warm Welcome
After over 20 years of dedicated service to the NMC, Pauline Picotte, our Manager of Finance and Human Resources, is retiring! Her loyalty, commitment, and positive energy have truly left a mark on all the NMC members through time. Over the years, she has been an invaluable part of our secretariat, dedicated to our mission and supporting managers across the Public Service. Now, it’s her turn to join our esteemed alumni group, where she will continue to inspire.
As we wish Pauline a heartfelt farewell, we are also delighted to welcome Annie Bédard. Annie brings a fresh perspective and great enthusiasm for supporting our team and community and we look forward to the new insights she’ll bring to the role.
Thank you, Pauline, for your remarkable contributions, and welcome, Annie!
Events and Celebrations
Policy and Service Conference: Delivering Impact Through Collaboration
This November join us for the inaugural Policy and Service Conference (FON1 – E32). This two-day conference focuses on building bridges and strengthening the connections between policy and service design and delivery to support user needs. The event will explore trends and practices for strengthening both policy and service outcomes by seeing them as part of a single system and by adapting to new collaborative ways of working.
November 13-14, 2024| Hybrid and Virtual|10:00 am to 4:30 pm (ET)| Register here
Human-Centred Leadership in a Hybrid Workplace
As workplaces continue to evolve, human-centred leadership plays a critical role in addressing the unique challenges presented by work environments that may be partially or fully remote, or ones that are geographically dispersed. This course explores the key pillars of applying a human-centred and people-first approach to helping managers lead their hybrid teams. Through virtual discussions, participants will learn about the pillars of trust, listening and mattering, and practical tools to use in support of each of these pillars.
To learn more and to register, please visit Human-Centred Leadership in a Hybrid Workplace
Embedding Risk Management into Decision-Making
Embedding risk management processes across all functions and levels of an organization supports decision-making and the achievement of objectives.
In collaboration with the Interdepartmental Risk Management Network, chaired by the Public Health Agency of Canada, this event will provide practical tips and best practices for fostering a risk-informed culture within federal departments and will share insights from experts who have successfully integrated risk management into their own strategic and operational processes.
Participants will learn how they can contribute to a more cohesive, embedded and organization-wide approach to risk management.
This event builds on insights gained during the following events: Communicating Risk in Complex Situations and Decoding Risk Management (TRN1-E21)
November 18, 2024| Virtual|1:30 pm to 2:30 pm (ET)| Register here
Creating Safer Spaces: Practical Steps for Supporting Trans and Gender Diverse Employees
Join us for this engaging event hosted by the Public Service Pride Network (PSPN) and the National Managers’ Community (NMC), focused on supporting Two-Spirit, transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse employees.
This event will present the newly released Manager’s Guide to Supporting Two-Spirit, Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender-Diverse Employees in the Federal Public Service. It will also feature interactive discussions centered around key themes: chosen names in the workplace, addressing resistance around access to washrooms, and supporting employees who come out in stages. Each scenario will be followed by a Q&A session, allowing managers to share insights and ask questions.
Developed by the PSPN’s Gender Identity and Expression (GEI) Action Committee, the guide provides valuable insights and emphasizes the importance of creating an inclusive workplace.
November 21, 2024| Virtual (limited capacity)| 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (ET)| Register here
NMC Top 3 Things Managers Should Know about the Benefits of Hiring Students
In this session, managers will gain valuable insights from Camille Beausoleil, the Executive Director of the NMC. With 17 years of experience in government, Camille has hired over 250 students and conducted more than 1,000 interviews. Discover how these experiences have shaped her management style, enhanced her mentoring abilities, and equipped her to handle challenging conversations. Learn about the immense benefits of bringing students into your organization and how this practice can positively impact both your career and your team’s future. Join us for an engaging discussion on the power of student hiring!
November 25, 2024| Virtual| English session: 12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET)) |
French session : 2:00 to 3:00 pm (ET)
Spotlight on Resources
Leadership Learning Path
New! Leadership Learning Path The recently-launched Leadership Learning Path offers four perspectives (self, team, stewardship and imperatives) and serves to empower and equip learners at all levels with the essential skills, knowledge and mindsets needed to develop as a leader at any stage of their career. Learners will deepen their understanding of leadership by pursuing these self-directed learning activities, which include a subset of core courses that can lead to a certificate of completion.
Learning Path: Service Design in the Public Service
Modern public services need to fit today’s requirements and expectations. The Canada School of Public Service’s digital, data, and design products will provide your teams with contemporary tools and practices that can equip them to truly cater to the needs of the people served by the Government of Canada and foster a more agile, open, and human-centred approach.
To learn more, please visit Service design in the public service.
Library of Examples Bulletin Summary of Use-Case-Scenarios
The Office of Public Service Accessibility (OPSA) has released the first iteration of the Library of Examples of use-case-scenarios for the GC Workplace Accessibility Passport (the Passport). Highlighted in this iteration of the Library of Examples are simple scenarios that illustrate timely and effective approaches for managers to provide solutions to barriers in the workplace. The development and review of this initiative involved persons with disabilities, managers, and HR professionals who participated in the consultation process, identified possible scenarios, and reviewed the examples. The Library of Examples will remain evergreen.
OPSA welcomes your feedback to help improve the usability, format, and content. To submit your comments, please email OPSA at: accessibilitypassport.passeportdaccessibilite@tbs-sct.gc.ca.
Accessibility hub page : GC Workplace Accessibility Passport/ Passeport d’accessibilité au lieu de travail du GC – GCpedia
The Second Official Language Training Framework
Looking for resources to support your employees’ or your own career progression? Look no further than the Language Training Hub for all your language training needs! The Hub provides tools and resources for managers to support their own or their employees’ language learning journey, at little to no cost. These resources include:
- Guidelines on second official language training;
- An implementation Handbook;
- A Playbook with different self-directed learning paths for proficiency levels A, B and C and other resources for different learning needs.
Happy learning!
Regional News
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Managers Connect Event in Sudbury and Kitchener
We are pleased to announce the upcoming Managers Connect Event in Sudbury on November 19 and in Kitchener on November 27.
Join us for a day of networking with managers from across federal government departments and agencies in Northern Ontario. Enjoy a keynote speaker, listen to an executive panel discussion, and engage in speed mentoring. This event will provide you with the opportunity to build on your leadership competencies and enhance your skills. Become a modern leader equipped to advance the Government of Canada.
For Kitchener, join us for a half-day event followed by a networking lunch. Learn some coaching techniques to help move people to a solution focused mindset, followed by a panel discussion on having difficult conversations. A networking lunch will take place down the hall from the event space. If you live/work in Burlington, Hamilton, Guelph, Cambridge, Kitchener, or London, we look forward to seeing you for our first ever NMC event in the Tri Cities area!
Register now and learn more about the days programs here: Managers Connect in Sudbury and Managers Connect – Kitchener.
FYN In-person Learning Days in Northern Ontario
The Federal Youth Network (FYN) is hosting in-person learning days in Northern Ontario on November 19 in Sudbury and November 21 in Thunder Bay. The learning days will consist of hands-on activities, insightful discussions, and networking opportunities that allow participants to explore their skills and career interests, build interview skills, and learn how to use social media for job hunting.
Register here to participate: Federal Youth Network/Home ENG/Events/In Person Learning Days – wiki
Each learning day will feature a speed mentoring session wherein mentors will rotate and speak to groups of 5-7 mentees. FYN is seeking approximately 10-15 mentors at each learning day at a manager or executive level to engage with learners, share their advice and answer questions related to career development, work-life balance, and the inner workings of the Government of Canada. Register here to be a mentor: https://forms.office.com/r/95hXavZy87
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British Columbia & Yukon
Join Us for Networking Events in BC & Yukon!
I’m Jon Hoogerdyk, the BC and Yukon Regional Lead with the National Managers’ Community (NMC), and I’m excited to share an opportunity for federal managers and aspiring managers in the region to connect!
Upcoming Networking Events
We’re planning informal networking breakfasts and/or lunches around December 11th to foster collaboration and community building among managers. These gatherings have been a hit in other regions, and we’d love to bring the same experience to BC and Yukon.
Get Involved
If you’re interested in attending—or if you’d like to help organize an event in your area—please take a minute to fill out this short interest form where you can:
- Confirm your interest in attending,
- Indicate your location, and
- Let us know if you’d like to volunteer as an organizer.
Organizer Role
Volunteers will be supported with a list of interested participants, contact information, and sample conversation-starter questions. Organizers will handle booking a local restaurant, sharing event details, and welcoming participants.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss this further, please feel free to reach out to me. I’m looking forward to seeing who’s interested and making these events a reality!
Jon Hoogerdyk (He, Him, Il), Regional Lead, British Columbia & Yukon, National Managers’ Community (NMC)
Opening the Door to Mental Health – Annual Symposium
The NMC in support of mental health and in conjunction with the Opening the Door to Mental Health Symposium is seeking panelists for a February panel discussion on practical tools to create and sustain psychological safety in our workplaces.
Do you consider yourself a champion for mental health within the workplace? We are looking for individuals who have examples of how they are prioritizing the well-being of their staff within the workplace.
Are you interested in sharing your story and inspiring others to focus on mental health within the work place? Do you have a supervisor that is a mental health superhero? Please contact Carole Eros for information @Eros, Carole Carole.Eros@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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