- Building Digital Competencies Now and for the Future (Rebroadcast)
- Modernizing Public Services for Managers
- LifeSpeak Campaign: Focus on Mental Health
- Pride Season activities
- Neurodivergence in the workplace
- Launch of the GC Managers Hub: PSC’s One-Stop Resource for Recruitment
- Briefing with Purpose: Understand, Translate, and Convince
- Speaking Truth to Power Through Facts, Context and Perspectives
National Capital Region
Quebec & Nunavut
Prairies & Northwest Territories
- Virtual Series : Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About…
British Columbia & Yukon
- Virtual Series : Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About…
NMC News
Message to Managers: Recharge, Reflect, and Reorganize
Dear Managers,
As summer unfolds, we hope you find time to recharge and enjoy the beautiful weather. We understand your role can be demanding, and it’s essential to take a step back to refresh your mind and body. Think about what you have accomplished, rearrange your goals, and maybe focus on personal learning. Remember, a well-rested leader inspires and drives a motivated team. Wishing you a wonderful summer filled with relaxation, inspiration, and joy.
The NMC Team
NMC Annual Report is now available
We are thrilled to share our 2023-2024 NMC Annual Report with you. It offers a detailed summary of our accomplishments, innovations, and growth over the last year. Discover important insights, inspiring stories, and our vision for the future. Make sure you catch up on our progress and plans.
Click the following link to read the full report and see how we’re creating positive change! 2023 NMC Annual Report to the Clerk of the Privy Council
Events and Celebrations
Building Digital Competencies Now and for the Future (Rebroadcast)
Did you miss the launch of the Digital Competencies for All Public Servants? We are excited to announce the rebroadcast of the highly successful webcast that drew thousands of public servants in April.
Cohosted by TBS and CSPS, the event delved into essential digital competencies, including Continuous Improvement, Digital Literacy, Information and Data Stewardship, Cyber Security Vigilance, Digital Responsibility, and Inclusive Interactions.
The rebroadcast of this event offers a unique opportunity to access insightful information for all levels of public service. Understand the new competencies, and learn how you can apply them in your role.
July 17, 2024| Virtual (rebroadcast) | 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) | Register here
Modernizing Public Services for Managers
Through a series of self-paced and instructor-facilitated learning modules, participants will take a comprehensive look at the Government of Canada Digital Standards (part of the new Policy on Service and Digital) and learn how to apply them to deliver better products and improved services.
- July 16, 2024 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) | English
- August 01, 2024 | 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) | English
- August 15, 2024, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (ET) | French
Register here: Modernizing Public Services for Managers (CSPS)
LifeSpeak Campaign: Focus on Mental Health
Explore the connection between physical and mental health, and learn more about managing the psychological impacts of various physical experiences. LifeSpeak education campaigns immerse you in a topic, guiding you along a carefully curated learning path.
New to LifeSpeak? Learn more visit : LifeSpeak – Home
Explore the current Education Campaign “Embodying Wellness” from July 8 to Aug 16, 2024
Pride Season activities
From June to September, celebrate Pride Season with a wide range of activities taking place as 2SLGBTQIA+ communities and allies join together to highlight the resilience, celebrate the talent, and recognize the contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in all aspects of Canadian society.
Find a selection of job aids, courses, videos, and events on 2SLGBTQIA+ awareness, inclusion, allyship, and support services from the Government of Canada in the 2SLGBTQIA+ Inclusion Learning Path – CSPS.
Neurodivergence in the workplace
This information session will focus on neurodivergence in the workplace and share tools, resources, and strategies to support neurodivergent employees in the workplace. The session will be presented by the Infinity Network, the interdepartmental professionals’ network founded by and for neurodivergent federal public servants.
August 13, 2024| Virtual | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET | Register here
Spotlight on Resources
Launch of the GC Managers Hub: PSC’s One-Stop Resource for Recruitment
We’re pleased to share with you a new resource designed to facilitate your role as a hiring manager. The National Recruitment Directorate (NRD) at the Public Service Commission is excited to launch the GC Managers Hub – a intranet page designed to streamline and consolidate all their recruitment products, tools, and services (link available only on the Government of Canada network).
What’s New: An intuitive layout for seamless navigation and a unified repository for managers’ resources.
If you can spare a few minutes, the NRD would appreciate your thoughts on this new page. Share your feedback.
Briefing with Purpose: Understand, Translate, and Convince
The ability to communicate meaning, purpose, guidance and direction effectively is a highly valued skill in both the private and public sectors. This online self-paced course explores how the U-T-C Trinity of Briefing (understand, translate, convince) can serve as a framework for enhancing and deepening briefing skills. Participants will reflect on their own experiences and discover best practices that they can apply to their daily work when briefing decision-makers.
Sign up for this online self-paced learning course here: Briefing with Purpose: Understand, Translate, and Convince (CSPS)
Speaking Truth to Power Through Facts, Context and Perspectives
“Speaking Truth to Power” is a favoured expression in the workplace, often used to guide the manner in which advice is given. This online self-paced course explores the meaning and misconceptions behind the notion of speaking truth to power, and the resulting dynamic between advisors (public servants) and decision-makers (elected officials). Participants will be given opportunities to reflect on the necessary facts, context, perspectives and nuances needed to influence the decision-making process within and external to their organization.
Sign up for this online self-paced learning course here: Speaking Truth to Power Through Facts, Context and Perspectives (csps-efpc.gc.ca)
Regional News
Call out : Upcoming KAIROS instructors accreditation!
KAIROS Canada instructors will offer official KAIROS certification to 20 public servants on September 10 and 11, 2024 at a Canada School of Public Service location in Ottawa.
This training is intended exclusively for regional public servants who would like to become facilitators for the KAIROS Blanket Exercise with the Canada School of Public Service in the regions, outside of the National Capital Region.
This 2-day, in-person training will be delivered in English on September 10 and 11, 2024 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 111 Sussex Drive in Ottawa. Attendance is mandatory for both full days. Virtual attendance is not possible.
**Travel expenses to Ottawa are at the charge of each participant’ organization: no travel expenses will be reimbursed by the Canada School of Public Service and you must have confirmation that your home department will cover your travel expenses before filling out the online form.**
If you are interested in this opportunity, please click here to submit your application by Friday August 9, 2024.
Atlantic
Managers Connect Events in the Atlantic Region
Save the date for our Managers Connect events in St-John’s on September 10 and in Charlottetown on October 2, 2024.
Add your name to the list of interested participants and we will notify you when the registration details and event program become available.
National Capital Region
Managers Connect Events in the NCR
Get ready for another event you won’t want to miss! The next Managers Connect event in the National Capital Region (NCR) will take place in Ottawa on October 9, 2024.
Stay tuned for registration details to be posted on the Events page, or Add your name to the list of interested participants, as the event tends to fill up very quickly!
Quebec & Nunavut
Mammoth II: Is it possible to generate your own stress?
Did you miss the conference “Mammoth II: Is it possible to generate your own stress?” led by Dr. Raymond, from the team headed by Dr. Sonia Lupien? Explore how our thought patterns can intensify our stress. Dr. Raymond highlights the negative effects of rumination on past events and anxiety linked to the anticipation of future situations. The conference proposes concrete methods for managing these internal sources of stress and improving the management of unpleasant emotions on a daily basis.
Click here to watch the Rebroadcast in French with English subtitles (available until December 1, 2024).
Interdepartmental co-development group
Are you looking for a practice-based development activity? Our Co-Development Group offers an opportunity for you to connect with your peers, break isolation, and develop your leadership skills.
A Co-Development Group is a unique training approach where members help each other grow by sharing real-life situations. Participants take turns acting as clients, presenting their challenges, and as consultants, offering insights and asking probing questions to deepen understanding and enhance capacity for action. This method fosters a collaborative learning environment where everyone benefits.
Learn more by viewing this short video:
For more information visit : Interdepartmental co-development group
Ontario
Welcome to the new NMC Regional Lead for the Ontario Region
We’re delighted to announce the newest addition to our NMC Secretariat team – Susan Badame! As our community continues to thrive, Susan will bring a wealth of experience to lead NMC initiatives in the Ontario Region.
Susan joins us from the Justice Canada where she held the position of Senior Learning Advisor responsible for executive leadership. Beyond her professional achievements, Susan enjoys spending time at the park with her dog and refurbishing furniture pieces.
Please join us in giving Susan a warm welcome and offering your support. Feel free to reach out and connect with Susan via email at Susan.Badame@csps-efpc.gc.ca, or on LinkedIn.
To learn all about connections in your region visit the NMC Governance – Regional connections.
Prairies & Northwest Territories
Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About… Recognizing Burnout and Coping Mechanisms
Hosted by the Prairies & BC NMC Regional Leads, the session will focus on educating managers about the key indicators of employee burnout, effective strategies for recognizing and addressing burnout in the workplace, and practical coping mechanisms to support and improve team well-being.
July 16, 2024| Virtual | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm MT | Register here
Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About – the Joint Learning Program
Hosted by the Prairies & BC NMC Regional Leads, the session will focus on the Joint Learning Program (JLP). The JLP a collaborative initiative between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, established to enhance labour relations and mutual understanding of union and employer roles through joint learning activities on various workplace topics.
August 13, 2024| Virtual | 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm MT | Register here
British Columbia & Yukon
Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About… Recognizing Burnout and Coping Mechanisms
Hosted by the Prairies & BC NMC Regional Leads, the session will focus on educating managers about the key indicators of employee burnout, effective strategies for recognizing and addressing burnout in the workplace, and practical coping mechanisms to support and improve team well-being.
July 16, 2024| Virtual | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PT | Register here
Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About – the Joint Learning Program
Hosted by the Prairies & BC NMC Regional Leads, the session will focus on the Joint Learning Program (JLP). The JLP is a collaborative initiative between the Public Service Alliance of Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, established to enhance labour relations and mutual understanding of union and employer roles through joint learning activities on various workplace topics.
August 13, 2024| Virtual | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm PT | Register here
Managers Connect Event in the Yukon
Save the date for our Managers Connect event in Whitehorse on September 25 & 26, 2024.
Add your name to the list of interested participants and we will notify you when the registration details and event program become available.
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