Take advantage of this long-awaited opportunity to network in person with colleagues from other departments and agencies where we will be reflecting on what it means to belong and the community we create when we make space for difference, curiosity and authenticity.
Date and Time
Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PST. Check-in starts at 8:30 AM
Location and registration
Hilton Vancouver Metrotown
6083 McKay Avenue Burnaby, BC V5H 2W7
Language
This event will be in English.
Due to space limitations and the pilot nature of the sessions, the regional events will not include simultaneous translation services. Participants are encouraged to ask their questions in the language of their choice as a moderator will help with translation.
Agenda
8:30 to 9:00
Registration / Networking / Kiosks
9:00 to 9:15
Welcome and Land Acknowledgement
Isabelle Racine, Executive Director, National Managers’ Community
9:15 to 9:30
Icebreaker
- Aaron Billesberger, Co-Chair, NMC BC
- Jean-Sebastien Blais, Chair, NMC Yukon
9:30 to 10:30
Keynote Presentation: The Artistry of Change: The Top Three Habits of Highly Resilient People
Speaker: Carla Rieger, Artistry of Change Productions & Mind Story Academy
Introductions: Jana Keillor, NMC Regional Executive Champion, BC/Yukon
10:30 to 10:40
Integration / Self Reflection
Moderator: Teresa Martin, National Managers’ Community, BC/Yukon
Take your learning to the next level by making time to identify how the keynote impacts you and what you are going to do about it.
10:40 to 11:00
Break/ Networking / Kiosks
11:00 to 11:50
Managers’ Interactive: Managing Hybrid Teams
Speaker: Carol Eros, Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator, British Columbia Federal Council
Introductions: Aaron Billesberger, Co-Chair NMC BC
For supervisors to senior managers, this session will explore mental health and the hybrid workplace. A short presentation plus small group conversations, this interactive session will give people managers more of what they need.
11:50 to 12:00
Stretch it Out – Carole will lead a short movement activity
12:00 to 13:00
Lunch (not provided) / Kiosks / Networking
13:00 to 14:00
Managers’ Interactive: Connecting Managers with Executives
Introductions: Jean-Sebastien Blais, Chair NMC Yukon
For supervisors to senior managers, this session gives you an opportunity for small group conversations with regional executives. Ask questions that you’ve always wanted to ask!
14:00 to 14:10
Integration / Self Reflection
Moderator: Teresa Martin, National Managers’ Community, BC/Yukon
Take your learning to the next level by making time to identify how the keynote impacts you and what you are going to do about it.
14:10 to 14:45
Managers Interactive: Diversity, Inclusion and You
Introductions: Jean-Sebastien Blais, Chair NMC Yukon
This plenary session invites us to consider diversity and inclusion at a personal and professional level.
Incorporating interactive exercises, reflection and learning about identity, this session builds on the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service
14:45 to 15:00
Break / Kiosks / Networking or
Optional Movement with Carole Eros
15:00 to 15:45
Career Conversations
Moderator: Teresa Martin, National Managers’ Community, BC/Yukon
Introductions: Isabelle Racine, Executive Director, National Managers’ Community
Recruiting staff as well as building your own career at the same time is an important facet of being in the public service. We know there are tools and programs out there, but we don’t always know how to tap into them. In this session, a VP of the Public Service Commission will share useful and pertinent options from the PSC that support managers to do recruiting in new ways and that allows us to move diversity and inclusion forward. Additionally, our presenter will share a little bit about her own career in the public service, from her early career just starting out, to her current role at the Vice President. There will be time for Questions and Answers.
15:50 to 16:00
Wrap up / Thank you / Next Steps
16:00 to 16:15
Optional : Grassroots Connections / Discover the National Managers Community in BC/Yukon
16:00 to 16:30
Networking / Kiosks
Mixer
If you would like to attend an in-person mixer for NMC and FYN On The Road Vancouver Mixer on Wednesday November 30th at the Hilton Metrotown, register here.
Speaker Bio
Carla Rieger
Artistry of Change Productions Inc.
For over 23 years, Carla Rieger has been speaking on how to help leaders be more effective in the age of technology, so they can keep the human element supported, productive and innovative.
Her uplifting, fun and interactive presentations to over 1500 groups, have captured hearts and minds around the world.
Help your attendees be more effective change agents through how they manage their own state of mind. She is the CEO of The Artistry of Change Training and Coaching, Inc, a training and coaching firm.
Her academic background includes organizational psychology, sales performance training, conflict resolution, adult education, creative process, change leadership and educational kinesiology.
She has written 6 books including “MindStory Inner Coach”, “Storytelling in Business”, “The Heart of Presenting”, “Presentations for Prosperity” plus hundreds of articles and 12 online learning programs.
In addition, she has 10 years experience in the performing arts, specifically comedy. As a frequent speaker, trainer, facilitator, coach, performer and consultant, Carla helps people communicate with power, purpose and passion.
Carole Eros
Carole Eros, Mental Health & Wellness, British Columbia Federal Council
Carole Eros is the Mental Health and Wellness Coordinator for the British Columbia Federal Council. Carole has worked for Fisheries and Oceans Canada in Pacific Region for 22 years in various resource management and marine planning roles. In September 2019 she made a career shift to workplace wellness. Carole has personal experience in, and knowledge of, mental health. She is passionate about fostering mental health and wellness in the workplace and taking as many steps as possible to eliminate stigmas. Personally Carole loves (and needs) to move and can’t get enough of yoga, exercise, music, animals, nature and first and foremost, hugs from her teenage son.
Resources
Burnaby Regional Learning Day Materials
- Carla Rieger: https://mindstoryacademy.com/free/
- Carole Eros: Managing Hybrid Teams (GCcollab link pending)
- Diversity, Inclusion & You: Video of Deputy Minister Quan Watson
