- Wednesday March 8 2023 is International Women’s Day!
- International Women’s Day: Auditor General Panel
- Leadership Series: Women Who Lead: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
- Government of the Future Series: Collaborating Externally to Find New Ideas, Expertise and Advice
- Managing the Maze of Menopause
Ontario
- Future Leaders of Ontario Mentorship Program
- Peer Coaching Circles Ontario
- International Women’s Day 2023 Event WIG & OFC
Quebec
- The CFQ’s conferences : Team Charter
- The CFQ’s conferences : Leading a team in a hybrid mode
- The CFQ’s conferences : Motivation… is something to work on!
NMC News
Welcome Hans Park and Julie Wills!
The National Managers’ Community (NMC) is pleased to welcome two new Regional Leads!
Hans Park, new Regional lead for the British Columbia and Yukon region. Hans started his adventure with the NMC the week of February 20, 2023. He comes to us from Employment and Social Development Canada where he was Senior Labour Relations Advisor. He also works for the military part time with the Canadian Armed Forces Reserves. Outside of the office, Hans likes to spend time with his three year old daughter, watch movies/TV, and does not practice yoga or see live music as often as he should.
You can contact Hans via email at hans.park@csps-efpc.gc.ca.
The former NMC Regional Lead for British Columbia and Yukon, Teresa Martin, ended her secondment with the NMC at the end of January 2023. A sincere thank you to Teresa for her excellent work with the NMC!
Julie Wills, new Regional Lead for the National Capital Region. Julie also started her adventure with the NMC the week of February 20th! She comes to us from Justice Canada, where she worked as Manager, Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development. Julie first joined the federal government in the Yukon with Justice Canada and although the bulk of her career has been with Justice, she also did brief stints with the Privy Council Office and the Immigration and Refugee Board in Ottawa. She is a certified EQ-i coach, and is in the process of obtaining her ICF coaching certification.
Outside of the office, Julie is the proud mom of two teenage boys, loves to read and spend time in nature.
You can contact Julie via email at Julie.Wills@csps-efpc.gc.ca.
The Regional Lead for the NMC’s National Capital Region, Hélène Larose, will be ending her secondment with the NMC at the end of March 2023 after two years. A heartfelt thank you to Hélène for her excellent work and dedication to the NMC!
Events and Celebrations
International Women’s Day – March 8th 2023
The Government of Canada’s theme for International Women’s Day (IWD) 2023 is Every Woman Counts. It’s a reminder that all women, from all ages and walks of life, have a place in every aspect of Canadian society, including in the economic, social and democratic spheres.
Let’s celebrate the successful women around us, reminding today’s youth and girls that their dream is within reach. For more resources : 2023 International Women’s Day theme – Women and Gender Equality Canada
International Women’s Day: Auditor General Panel
This insightful event features an influential panel of federal, provincial and municipal auditors general who will share their respective journeys as women in top leadership positions and the ways they are helping to improve the lives of other women.
When : March 8, 2023 from 9:30 to 11:00 EST
Leadership Series: Women Who Lead: Celebrating International Women’s Day 2023
This event, a collaboration with Shared Services Canada and its Women’s Network, will bring together a dynamic panel of esteemed women leaders from the public service to discuss change, transformation and reinvention.
When: March 8, 2023 from 13:00 to 14:30 EST
Government of the Future Series: Collaborating Externally to Find New Ideas, Expertise and Advice
The fifth event in the Government of the Future Series will explore some of the ways that public servants can access new ideas, expertise, and advice through collaboration with other departments and agencies, communities of practice, the public, experts and other external sources.
When: March 9, 2023 from 13h30 to 15:00 EST
Managing the Maze of Menopause
For women, menopausal symptoms affect their mental health, confidence and work performance. As for colleagues and managers, understanding the challenges some women face can help the workplace improve support and reduce stigma.
In this presentation, our guest speaker addresses the challenges of women during the transition to menopause.
Thursday, March 9, 2023 – 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET
Spotlight on Resources
Spotlight on diverse assessment boards
The Public Service Commission published new guidance called Spotlight on Diverse Assessment Boards (Spotlight on diverse assessment boards – Canada.ca). The guidance was developed in response to Recommendation 3 of the Audit of Employment Equity Representation in Recruitment with the aim of advancing diverse assessment boards as a leading practice in recruitment.
We continue to encourage hiring managers to reflect on the importance of having a diverse assessment board to support inclusive appointment processes, which can help remove or mitigate biases and barriers.
This guidance is complementary to other guidance already published by the PSC.
Practical Guide for Aspiring Executives ; Manager vs. Leader at the Executive Level
How different is the work at the executive level? How are the days different? What are your new responsibilities? What details should you no longer concern yourself with, and which details do you REALLY need to focus on? Read more in the Manager vs. Leader at the Executive Level chapter included in the New Practical Guide for Aspiring Executives!
Regional News
Ontario: Future Leaders of Ontario Mentorship Programme
Are you interested in supporting the professional development of a GC public servant?
Future Leaders of Ontario is pleased to launch its mentorship program for 2023! The mentorship program pairs managers with a public servant from a different department or agency for information sharing, guidance, and support. Mentors will be required to attend an orientation session in June & hold a minimum of 3 mentorship sessions with their mentee.
To express interest in participating as a Mentor, please contact Meredith Richmond, Ontario Regional Lead NMC at meredith.richmond@csps-efpc.gc.ca with the subject link “FLO Mentorship Programme”.
Future Leaders of Ontario is the GC network for new and young public servants based in the Ontario Region. To learn more about FLO, visit: https://linktr.ee/futureleadersofontario .
Ontario : Peer Coaching Circles
**If space permits, we may be able to accommodate individuals from other provinces. Please feel free to sign up and we will create a waitlist.**
The Ontario NMC in partnership with Ontario Leadership Network of the Ontario Public Service, through generous support from the Ontario Federal Council, is providing Peer Coaching Circle Facilitator training to 40 Federal and Provincial Managers.
“Like to be part of something remarkable? Feeling isolated and want to connect with your peers? Want to develop your leadership skills? Leading a new project and feeling stuck? Need help exploring a career move? Trying to figure out how to have a challenging conversation? Join an NMC English Coaching Circle facilitated by Peer Leaders! No previous training or experience required for participants!”
In April/May we will begin offering Peer Coaching Circles and if you are interested please complete the form.
Ontario : International Women’s Day 2023 Event – March 8, 2023
The Toronto Network of Women, Women in Government (WIG) & the Ontario Federal Council are hosting their annual International Women’s Day 2023 Event #EmbraceEquity. We will be celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This day also marks a call to action for celebrating women’s equality.
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the theme of embrace equity, where we’ll delve into real-life experiences and strategies for fostering a diverse and equitable workplace, with an emphasis on advancing women’s equity.
This event is both in-person and virtual. When you register at the link below, you will be able to select your preference.
Information and registration: International Women’s Day 2023 | Eventbrite
The CFQ’s Conferences : Team Charter
You want to run a team charter workshop but don’t know where to start? The CFQ and the Innovation Lab are here to guide you! Come and discover the tips and tricks to become a great facilitator.
The conference will take place on March 9 from 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm. It will be presented by Catherine Lovatt-Smith, project manager of the QFC Lab. Register now to ensure you don’t miss the opportunity to have access to a wide range of reference documents to create a dynamic team charter and the opportunity to acquire new knowledge and skills in facilitation!
*French session only
THE QFC’S CONFERENCES: LEADING A TEAM IN A HYBRID MODE
Team leaders and managers, do you feel ready to lead your hybrid team with confidence? Join us for a one-of-a-kind conference on Leading a Team in Hybrid Mode.
Hear from FlexGC as they share their insights and strategies on successfully navigating the challenges of leading a team who is both in-person and remote. Learn how to effectively communicate, foster collaboration, and maintain a healthy team culture in a hybrid environment.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network with other team leaders and gain valuable skills that will help take your team to the next level. Register now for this must-see event!
Date: French session on March 22, 2023 from 1:00 to 1:55pm ET : Register here
English session on March 23, 2023 @ 1:00 ET : Register here
The CFQ’s conferences : Motivation… is something to work on!
This activity is based on more than five decades of solid scientific research to help participants demystify, understand and stimulate motivation at work according to the self-determination theory.
First, it discusses the different types of work motivation, the psychological needs that help stimulate the most adaptive forms of motivation, and some of the major intervention levers that can be used. Secondly, it discusses positive psychology and strength-based management. It will help to understand what a strength is and how to identify them.
French session on March 29, 2023 from 10:00 to 11:00 ET : Register here
