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Past Armchair Discussions - 2010
January 13, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (PT)
Is Gender an Important Health Determinant?
Language: French
Join Marie Dussault for a presentation that will explore whether gender is an important health determinant. For over 25 years, Marie has been involved in community development working mostly with marginalized populations. She is presently a Knowledge Exchange Coordinator at the British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health.
During the presentation the mandate and activities of the British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health will be introduced, followed by gender in the context of the social determinants of health.
Speaker :
Marie Dussault Knowledge Exchange Coordinator, British Columbia Centre of Excellence for Women's Health
January 14, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Public Service Leadership Route
Language: bilingual
The science and technology sector is one of the most dynamic and innovative fields in the federal Public Service (PS). As our environment continues to evolve, further exciting advancements will be required to keep pace. To accommodate this, the PS will need forward thinking leaders, with hands on experience. Who better to serve this role than scientists themselves?
Many scientists are reluctant to step out of their "science world" and exercise their leadership potential, despite the desire of senior leaders to see this happen. This presentation will shed light on the personal experience, including challenges and successes, of a high ranking executive who has chosen the Public Service leadership route. The Integration Board Assistant Deputy Ministers are very enthusiastic about this 'story-telling' approach as a way of planting the seed and/or encouraging the development of leadership talent.
January 18, 2010 | 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
Stress in the Workplace
Language: French
Why are we so stressed? What can we do to better handle work stress?
In her talk entitled Le Stress au Travail, Sonia Lupien will look at the problem from a different angle and attempt to remove some of the vagueness around the word "stress".
The Réseau des jeunes fonctionnaires fédéraux du Québec is very pleased to present its third Armchair Discussion in collaboration with the Canada School of Public Service in Québec City.
Ms. Lupien will explain how our body reacts, both physically and psychologically, when faced with a stressor. She will describe how men and women differ in this regard and offer strategies to reduce the negative effects of stress while learning to better manage stress.
Speaker :
Sonia Lupien is director of the Centre for Studies on Human Stress at the Louis-H. Lafontaine Hospital and the Université de Montréal's department of psychiatry. She is also the director of science at the Louis-H. Lafontaine Hospital Research Centre, with its nearly 50 researchers. Ms. Lupien's research focuses on how stress affects memory and the regulation of emotions. Her talks aim to demystify the popular definition of stress and describe exactly which factors raise the level of stress in our lives.
January 21, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Managing Access to Information as a National Resource for Greater Innovation
Language: Bilingual
Information management's main drive is to make information accessible and reusable. Paradoxically, after 25 years of access regulations and proliferation of enabling technologies, government information is less readily accessible than anticipated. Today, our knowledge economy requires that institutions harness technologies and manage information with a view to routinely disclosing and disseminating as much data as legitimate security and privacy considerations will allow. This will ensure timely access to a strategic national resource that can most effectively contribute to stimulate Canadian entrepreneurship and innovation.
Speaker :
Suzanne Legault was appointed as Interim Information Commissioner of Canada effective June 30, 2009.
Ms. Legault was Assistant Commissioner for the Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada since June 18, 2007, responsible for the Policy, Communications and Operations Branch.
January 28, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Competency-Based Management - Simplifying the Art & Science of People Management
Language: Bilingual
Competencies are the thread that ties together all pieces of people management: recruitment & selection, performance management, learning and development, talent management and succession planning. Integral to the art and science of people management, competencies can be accurate predictors of employee performance and, ultimately, lead to outstanding organizational performance.
However, the creation and execution of a competency-based management framework can easily become too complex. Questions arise, such as: What is a competency? How do I create competency profiles? How will I use them? How will I measure them? Do they work?
Join Christian Burrs and Melanie Serjak for a discussion that will aim to answer some of these questions. They will also show you some simple tools that can help you to integrate competencies into your people management processes.
February 3, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. to 13:30 p.m. (PT)
How Can Coaching Help You Reach Your Personal and Professional Goals?
Language: French
Although coaching is a relatively new profession, its popularity continues to steadily grow. Why is there so much buzz surrounding coaching and what exactly is it?
Janon Hamel will explain what a life coach, a business coach, an executive coach and a corporate coach are and how they are different from a sports coach. She will also discuss the differences between coaching, mentoring and counselling and how a structured coaching program is built.
During this presentation, you will hear success stories and discover what a coach can bring to you and how he or she can support you in achieving your personal and professional accomplishments.
Janon will be available to answer any questions you might have regarding this new area of specialization.
Speaker:
Janon Hamel is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation.
February 4, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (ET)
Government of Canada Communications and Social Media: Look Before You Leap!
Language: Bilingual
Is your Department ready to jump into the social media realm to communicate with the public? What do you need to consider before leaping into this realm?
Jean-François Fleury, Chair of the Communications Community Office Applying Leading-Edge Technology working group will share what the group has discovered over the past year when looking at policy and literature on Government 2.0 and highlight some recent campaigns.
Kelly Archer and Jean-François Bussières will share Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's practical experience on using Facebook, YouTube and other social media tools for the Working in Canada campaign - along the way ensuring proper planning, evaluating and measuring results.
A by government for government primer on what you need to know about Government of Canada communications and social media followed by discussion.
Speakers:
Jean-François Fleury, Chair, Communications Community Office Applying Leading-Edge Technologies Working Group & Director General, Communications Services, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Angelina Munaretto, Community Manager, Communications Community Office Applying Leading-Edge Technologies Working Group & Project Manager, Social Media Communications, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Kelly Archer, Manager, Working in Canada, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Jean-François Bussières, Manager, Communications, Corporate Web, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
February 10, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Transitions to a Sustainable Future: The Dutch Energy Transition
Language: English
The Canada School of Public Service is pleased to present an Armchair Discussion in partnership with the Policy Research Initiative (external link).
Governments around the world are wrestling with how to make the changes required to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions over coming decades. Incremental changes to existing practices and policies are not enough to achieve real solutions. Transition management is as a new governance-model that has been gaining popularity internationally. It is aimed at facilitating and directing processes of transformative societal change in the direction of sustainability. The Netherlands is implementing this approach within their energy sector and have become world leaders in transition management.
Building on our past transition management Armchair Discussion held on October 28, 2009, this session will help develop a greater understanding of the practical implementation of the concepts of transition management.
Speakers:
Hugo Brouwer, Director for the Dutch Energy Transition at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Eneco NetBeheer and Gerrit Jan Koopman, Managing Director, Royal Netherlands' Paper and Board Association, will present their perspectives on the Transition process. These experienced players will explore a variety of practical issues such as coordination across six ministries, funding and regulatory barriers to innovation, knowledge management and communications and the roles of government, the private sector and other actors in the transition process.
February 18, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
The Transparent Administration: Radical Change or Illusion?
Language: Bilingual
The recent access to information laws in many countries have resulted in greater transparency in the activities of government and public service agencies. While these laws have increased the amount of information available to the public, a number of organizations still try to conceal information regardless of public interest. In such a context, how can we best realize the objectives of transparency? Do we need more transparency or better transparency?
Join Mr. Jean-Patrick Villeneuve, for a discussion that focuses the fine balance between administrative privileges and transparency. Through his work as a public service employee and researcher, Mr. Villeneuve has observed first hand the dynamics and impacts of transparency in Canada, France, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. The question of transparency is now being pondered in all countries and organizations, public and private.
Speaker:
Jean-Patrick Villeneuve has been Assistant Professor of Public Management at the Swiss Graduate School of Public Administration (IDHEAP) since January 2009. In charge of the public management unit, he is part of the Swiss Public Administration Network (SPAN). His chair is sponsored by Swisslos and the Loterie Romande. He pilots the research project on the regulation and governance of gambling. He takes part in the Master of Public Administration (MPA) and the Master in Public Management and Policy (Master PMP). He also teaches at other academic institutions and takes part in seminars for executives and specialists.
February 22, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Communication in Times of Change
Language: French
When organizations are undergoing difficult changes, communication is often blamed. However, is there a good understand of what organizational communication represents in times of change?
When it is impossible to establish and maintain satisfying interpersonal relationships in the workplace, it is very difficult for individuals to find meaning in their work and create a healthy professional identity. A changing environment without communication based on mutual trust can have many negative impacts. Under these circumstances, how can communication regain the power to improve the organizational and interpersonal atmosphere?
You are invited to attend this session at 200 René-Lévesque Boulevard West - East Tower - 8th floor, room 804.46
Speaker:
A speaker and professor in the Université du Québec à Montréal's Department of Social and Public Communications for over 15 years, Chantal Aurousseau is interested in relationship dynamics in the workplace. As part of her research and interventions, she examines improving communications in order to improve work versus improving work in order to improve communications.
February 25, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (ET)
The Ins and Outs of the Federal Student Work Experience Program | The 2009 Post-Secondary Recruitment General Inventory
Language: Bilingual
Join Ginette Auger from the Public Service Commission as she examines the "ins and outs" of the Federal Student Works Experience Program. Ms. Auger will explain the procedures, options and advantages of the program in the objective of facilitating the student hiring process for managers and HR advisors.
Cindy Clark will follow by talking about the new Post-Secondary Recruitment General Inventory pool launched in December 2009. She will highlight how this pool helps managers reduce the time and cost of staffing.
Please note that this will be a joint presentation between Ms. Auger and Ms. Clark.
After the discussion, participants will understand their roles and responsibilities and will be able to maximise their use of this student employment and recruitment programs.
Speakers:
Ginette Auger is the Students Program Manager with the Public Service Commission.
Cindy Clark is the Manager of the Post-secondary Recruitment Program with the Public Service Commission.
March 3, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Non-partisanship and the Politicization of Public Services
Language: English
Non-partisanship is a core public service principle and one of the foundations of a professional, merit-based, non-partisan public service. Under the Public Service Employment Act, the Public Service Commission is responsible for independently safeguarding the non-partisanship of the Federal Public Service. Today, the challenge of ensuring a non-partisan public service is more complex than ever. Many factors are blurring the distinction between the professional and private lives of public service employees. Employees must continuously readjust the relationship between the public service and elected officials.
Join Dr. Ezra Suleiman, author and leading scholar from Princeton University, as he offers his observations on the politicization of public services across countries involved in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. Dr. Suleiman will also discuss the factors behind this phenomenon and its impacts.
Speaker:
Dr. Ezra Suleiman is the IBM Professor of International Studies, Professor of Politics, and Director of the Program in Contemporary European Politics and Society at Princeton University. He is also the author of several books on the subject of bureaucracy and governance, including Dismantling Democratic States, which reassess the role of the bureaucracy in the survival and viability of democratic society.
March 4, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Harnessing Mathematics for Stronger Decisions
Language: Bilingual
From developing a Memorandum to Cabinet, to analyzing the impact of a new policy, or anticipating the effects of proposed legislation on your operations, mathematical modeling can strengthen your analysis. It is a dynamic tool that has proven to be extremely useful in decision making.
Drawing from work with clients at all levels within the federal public service, Louise Vignault and Craig Duffin will demystify mathematical modeling and quantitative analysis, and explain how it can help you structure analysis, broaden understanding of the issue and develop fact-based advice and recommendations for senior management.
This discussion will also present the Police Resourcing Model, developed for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), to illustrate how a simulation can not only help in planning resource requirements but also in assessing the impact of changes in procedures, policy, or legislation.
Speakers:
Louise Vignault is a Portfolio Leader with Government Consulting Services. With over 20 years of consulting experience in the federal public service, she has managed several large, complex, multidisciplinary and sensitive projects. She specializes in evidence-based decision making, applying her skills to mathematical modeling, quantitative analysis, forecasting and statistical analysis. Ms. Vignault has worked with Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Health Canada and the Department of National Defence. She has used these models to provide objective fact-based professional advice and recommendations to senior level executives on strategic directions and critical issues.
Craig Duffin graduated from the Criminology Program at Carleton University with an Honours degree in Law & Sociology. With almost 25 years of experience at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, he enjoyed a variety of positions. As Police Contracts Coordinator, he worked in the area of detachment workload and staffing analysis. In 2002, Mr. Duffin was transferred to Ottawa to work at the national level in support of the municipal police agreements, Officer in Charge of the Urban Policing Section. He is currently in charge of a newly created unit which supports the implementation and maintenance of the National Police Resourcing Model.
March 4, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (ET)
Dealing With Difficult People
Language: English
The Canada School of Public Service has the privilege of welcoming Dick O'Brien, professional speaker, to speak about dealing with difficult people.
Mr. O'Brien will address the ever-increasing need to master the skills and principles required to deal effectively with difficult people in challenging situations. Mr. O'Brien will explain why some people are difficult and will present the different behaviours they adopt. In addition, this discussion will also outline the strategies most commonly used with these individuals and list options that may produce more effective results.
Speaker:
Dick O'Brien, M.A.Sc., is a professional speaker and a consultant in human relations. He has been a therapist and a trainer for 32 years. Mr. O'Brien has held senior management positions in government and business. For the past thirty years, he has been assisting corporations, school boards, hospitals and police departments with issues of stress, wellness, counselling and leadership.
Dick O'Brien received his bachelors and masters degrees from the University of Waterloo and continues to seek life lessons and wisdom from daily experiences.
He has been in a seminary, a truck driver, an elementary teacher, director of a heroin treatment centre, an alcoholism counsellor, a university instructor, a marriage counsellor and deputy superintendent of a juvenile corrections centre. For the past 25 years he has been conducting training in Wellness, Leadership and Stress Management based on the universal principles of wisdom of the past 5000 years.
March 4, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. - 13:30 pm. (PT)
Is Our Environment Safe?
Language: French (Bilingual Question Period)
Learn about the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) program, an approach to planning and development that reduces opportunities for crime. Chantal Ziegler will show you how communities, neighborhoods, individual homes, buildings, streets, and parks can all be made safer through the application of design principles that make it more difficult to carry out inappropriate activities.
CPTED takes part of a comprehensive approach to crime prevention and can be applied in existing or future developments. Its proactive strategies are based on the fact that architects, urban planners, landscapers, interior designers and police services can work together to create a safe climate in the community by developing a physical environment that influence people in a positive way.
As a citizen, you will find out how you can also make a difference and contribute to a safer environment in your community.
Speaker:
Chantal Ziegler, is a Community Resource Officer for the Victoria Police Department.
March 8, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET)
Leading by Example
Language: English
Through her hard work in Parliament, her advocacy on behalf of youth and education, her work as a teacher on an Albertan Indian reserve, and a foster parent, Deborah Grey embodies the theme for this year's International Women's Day — "strong women, strong world". She was the first and sole Member of Parliament for the Reform Party and in December, 2007, she was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada.
"Leading by Example" is not only the theme of Deborah Grey's discussion, but also an excellent description of Ms. Grey herself. She creates and inspires change through her actions - as an educator, foster parent and Member of Parliament, to name a few - rather than only through her words. Ms. Grey will share her experiences as a leader who not only encourages change, but creates it as well. She is a prime example of the truth that change can be, and is, achieved by individuals.
Please note that this discussion is a video rebroadcast of the March 4, 2008 Armchair Discussion.
Speaker:
Deborah Cleland Grey, sometimes called Deb Grey is a prominent former Canadian Member of Parliament from Alberta for the Reform Party of Canada, Canadian Alliance and Conservative Party of Canada.
March 9, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (ET)
Moving Forward in Times of Change
Language: French
Change is inevitable, forcing us to seek and develop new strategies to overcome the hurdles placed in our path. Although change is part of life, at work and in other areas, it sometimes causes people to question themselves, doubt their way of doing things and dampen their motivation. All too often, it is the idea than we need to succumb, suffer and endure that keeps us feeling miserable and off-balance. We cannot always control the changes that occur in our lives, but we can control how we react to them.
Marie Bérubé, psychologist, speaker and seasoned communicator, broaches the topic of change in a very concrete and occasionally humorous manner. After acknowledging the necessary period of mourning for the way things were, she provides realistic goals to strive for. In this Armchair Discussion, participants will acquire effective tools that will help them regain a sense of control, achieve a certain balance and keep up morale in times of change.
Speaker:
Marie Bérubé is a psychologist and seasoned communicator specializing in harmonious human development, work-family balance, values, self-esteem and stress management. Member of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec, she taught development psychology for over 25 years and has acquired expertise in maintaining mental health, personal development and effective communication. Ms. Béruré has also written over 60 psychology articles published in specialized magazines and co-wrote Oser changer et mettre le cap sur ses rêves (not yet released).
March 9, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET)
A Day in the Life... of a Second Generation Canadian Muslim Woman
Language: English
Identity, relationships and family dynamics, racism and discrimination, gender issues, and violence against women were five issues studied at great length in a year long journey to talk to hundreds of Canadian born Muslim women. Their stories were captured and published in a resource kit called "In My Own Skin", which garnered attention from governments and organizations in North America and Europe.
Salima Ebrahim, a national Board member with the Canadian Council of Muslim Women, will present a candid view of some of the challenges facing Muslim women who are balancing their religious and Canadian identities. This discussion will also touch upon past studies of Canadian Muslim women and civic engagement, as well as stories of patriotism often overlooked in the media.
Please note that this discussion is a video rebroadcast of the December 3, 2009 Armchair Discussion.
Speaker:
Salima Ebrahim, Director General, External Relations and Gender Issues Branch, Indian and Northern Affairs
March 10, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET)
Leadership and Gender Intelligence
Language: English
Gender differences are apparent in all facets of life, and work settings are no exception. In this Armchair Discussion, Barbara Annis will explore gender differences in the workplace and consider the resulting implications for leadership.
By examining the latest research on men's and women's brains, she will reveal how brain differences show up in leaders' behavior, and what specific steps leaders can take to be more effective. She will also explore the broader topic of Gender Intelligence, which seeks to alter how we perceive gender issues and barriers as problems to be solved, to seeing gender as a powerful opportunity to access our different and complementary strengths.
Please note that this discussion is a video rebroadcast of the December 15, 2008 Armchair Discussion.
Speaker:
Barbara Annis, Leading expert in Inclusive Leadership and Gender Initiatives.
March 11, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Conscious Leadership - Conscious Life (PART I of II)
Language: English
There is a resounding call for conscious leadership; a need for inspired, creative and honourable leaders who can help build a more sustainable and responsible future.
When we are able to tap into ourselves we can find the courage, creativity and answers we are looking for. It is truly possible to access that part of you that knows what to do - for conscious leadership to flow through you - for you to be fully responsive.
Join Mr. Bob Levy as he presents tools to help you maximize your leadership capacity. Discover how you can improve your effectiveness as a leader and team member in the workplace, at home and in all points in between.
Speaker:
Bob Levy is an internationally accredited Journey Practitioner, Life Coach, Visionary Leadership Coach, and international presenter of this powerful work of consciousness, helps his audiences and clients quickly and profoundly access their own higher consciousness, to remove the blocks and limitations that prevent living truly healthy, vibrant, abundant and joyful lives. From successful international entrepreneur, to monastic life in Asia, and India, Bob has experienced a vast array of life and living. He has travelled throughout Canada and the United States as trainer and presenter for the Journey and Conscious Company serving Truth, Clarity and Freedom in leadership, the passion that drives his life.
March 12, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET)
Responsive Policy and Program Development with Gender-Based Analysis
Language: Bilingual
Based on Canada's domestic and international commitments, government organizations are required to use gender-based analysis to inform and guide the development of responsive policies and programs. This type of analysis assesses the differential impacts on women and men by considering their unique life situations - their different socio-economic realities. It recognizes that equal opportunity does not always mean equal results.
In spring 2009, the Auditor General of Canada released a report that commented on the lack of a government-wide policy for gender-based analysis within the federal government of Canada. It also indicated that even when gender-based analysis was done, there was no evidence that the results had been incorporated into the programs or policies under development.
At Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, a gender-based analysis was completed as part of the development of the Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development. Join Line Paré and Marie-Elisabeth Lebrun from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada as they discuss they experience and lessons learned during this process.
Please note that this discussion is a video rebroadcast of the November 12, 2008 Armchair Discussion.
Speakers:
Line Paré, Director General, External Relations and Gender Issues Branch, Indian and Northern Affairs
Marie-Elisabeth Lebrun, Senior Policy Analyst, Indian and Northern Affairs
March 16, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. (PT)
Planning for Fun! How to Get What You Want From Your Money...
Language: English
A discussion of income, outgo, and outcome in simple terms. This session will give you the tools you need to make the most of what you have and use your resources to accomplish your goals.
Participants will leave the discussion with a new sense of understanding and control of the factors which affect their income, savings and investments.
With a number of tools and an explanation of the tax system, Gillian Manson will help you understand how to plan for any event in your life without losing your sense of humour. Gillian has more than 30 years of experience advising individuals, corporations and foundations. She will walk you through the basics which you need to reach success in managing your finances.
Speaker:
Gillian J. Manson, DULE, CFP, FMA, CIM, FCSI, Investment Advisor; Gillian has more than 30 years experience advising individuals, corporations and foundations. She has a broad insight into the elements of the investment industry which matter most in any given situation.
March 18, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Transformational Change in Human Resources
Language: Bilingual
A transformation has been taking place across the government's human resources landscape. The transition of people management responsibilities to deputy heads and the creation of the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer present a new and different way of doing business. Join Daphne Meredith, Chief Human Resources Officer of the Government of Canada, as she explains this cultural shift and its impacts on the roles and relationships within the human resources community.
Speaker:
Daphne Meredith, Chief Human Resources Officer of the Government of Canada.
March 18, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Organizational Commitment
Language: French
What is organizational commitment and how does it benefit organizations and managers? What is the difference between commitment and motivation in the workplace? These are just some of the questions that will be answered during the Armchair Discussion on organizational commitment.
Join Christian Vandenberghe, management professor at the École des Hautes Etudes Commerciales (HEC) de Montréal, as he explores all forms of commitment and its effects (results). Discover the management levers that can be used to encourage commitment in teams and workplaces and the role supervisors play in employee commitment.
Speaker:
Christian Vandenberghe is a management professor at the École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) de Montréal, where he has taught organizational behaviour since 2003. He is also the Canada Research Chair in Management of Employee Commitment and Performance.
March 19, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Driving Innovation: the Role of Governments and Public Sector Organizations
Language: English
In tumultuous times, how can public sector organizations increase their ability to find innovative solutions to societal problems? By showcasing inspiring global case studies and practical examples, Christian Bason will explain how government agencies can use co-creation to overcome barriers and deliver better value for money in public services. He will also share new tools for citizen involvement and will pinpoint the leadership roles needed to drive innovation at all levels of government.
Speaker:
Christian Bason heads MindLab, a cross-ministerial unit for citizen-centred innovation in Denmark. Prior to joining MindLab, Christian led the public organisation and management practice of Ramboll, a consultancy firm.
March 25, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Conscious Leadership - Conscious Life (Part II of II)
Language: English
Building on exciting new insights gained from Part I, this segment aims to equip you with a more profound understanding of consciousness. Part II will feature mostly hands-on, interactive work. You will be guided through a process that will help you identify the barriers preventing you from being all that you can be. Part II will conclude with an invitation to open up to purging yourself of the self-imposed limitations that hinder your ability to experience freedom and empowerment. This discussion will also focus on some of the steps you can consider to further empower your own true, authentic self.
Speaker:
Bob Levy is an internationally accredited Journey Practitioner, Life Coach, Visionary Leadership Coach, and international presenter of this powerful work of consciousness, helps his audiences and clients quickly and profoundly access their own higher consciousness, to remove the blocks and limitations that prevent living truly healthy, vibrant, abundant and joyful lives. From successful international entrepreneur, to monastic life in Asia, and India, Bob has experienced a vast array of life and living. He has travelled throughout Canada and the United States as trainer and presenter for the Journey and Conscious Company serving Truth, Clarity and Freedom in leadership, the passion that drives his life.
March 25, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (ET)
Ensuring Your Virtual Team Is Capturing 'REAL' Business Results
Language: English
Virtual team-building is skyrocketing! Six years ago, 45 million employees worked remotely at least one day per week. In 2010, the virtual workforce will reach 100 million. While the numbers are interesting, what speaks volumes about this new trend is the strong impact effective virtual teams are having on their companies: saving costs, boosting productivity, enhancing job satisfaction and improving bottom-line finances. The most successful virtual teams are embracing new technologies and are increasingly less reliant upon email and PDAs.
Attendees will update their virtual team skills and learn tools and techniques to communicate more effectively in a networked world.
Note that this Armchair Discussion is a partnership between the Canada School and the National Managers Community in the National Capital Region.
Speaker:
Claire Sookman, a specialist in virtual team-building and communication strategies, is the driving force behind the training and consulting firm Virtual Team Builders. Claire brings over a decade's worth of corporate training experience and has worked with over 4,500 project managers in the past five years alone.
April 8, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
The Evolution of Communication: Knowledge Brokering in the Federal Government
Language: Bilingual
Targeted Knowledge Translation and Brokering activities are growing in importance. This discussion will draw on Dr. Alex Bielak (external link) 's considerable experience in senior positions in NGOs and the Public Service. He will illustrate the need to shift from a "products" model, to a marketplace of products tailored to specific audiences.
Speaker:
Dr. Alex Bielak (external link) is Director of Science and Technology Liaison at Environment Canada.
April 15, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Executive Judgement and the Management of Decision Support
Language: English
This Armchair Discussion will focus on the major judgement challenges faced by today's leaders. More specifically, the presentation will touch upon how one can best overcome these challenges and become a more mindful leader, as well as how to design intuitive decision supports that better manage risk. Decision-makers at all levels, especially knowledge managers who wish to improve the quality of decision support, are encouraged to attend this event.
Speaker:
Peter Stoyko is a research analyst with the Organizational Leadership and Innovation branch of the Canada School of Public Service.
April 29, 2010 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (PT)
NMC March 2010 Forum Follow Up Session - Sharing the Experience
Langue : English
The Pacific Region National Managers' Community (NMC) and the Canada School of Public Service invite you to an Armchair Discussion on the NMC 9th Annual Professional Development Forum, held this past March in Montreal. This informal discussion with regional peers and colleagues will focus on the highlights from this year's Forum, whose theme was Engagement: Connecting Communities. Join recently returned Forum delegates who will summarize the workshops they attended, which will then be followed by an open discussion on "community connecting" actions that the NMC can take in our region. Don't miss this opportunity to learn what was discussed at this sold out Forum!
Speakers:
Ken Brock, Manager - Environment Canada
Shannon Cox, Regional Coordinator, National Managers' Community - BC & Yukon Region
Glen Lehtovaara, Administrative superintendent - Canada Border Services Agency. Recipient of the NMC- BC & Yukon Regional Leadership Award 2009
Steve Mac Donald, Inland Supervisor - Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Jane-Anne Manson, Litigation Manager - Fisheries and Oceans Canada
May 5, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (PT)
Finding Life Balance
Language: French
Our society offers many opportunities for living richly, and yet, at the same time, places many demands upon us. Why is it that our lives have become so accelerated, and squeezed for time? This discussion will help you to identify the underlying causes of stress and over-work, and address them at their root.
Speaker:
Dimitri de Morea is a philosopher, clinical counselor, and teacher at Simon Fraser University.
May 10, 2010 | 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (ET)
The Implications and Use of Social Media for Employee Engagement in Values and Ethics
Language: English
Harnessing new technologies to enable the workplace presents both exciting opportunities and elements of risk. These tools create new possibilities for engaging employees and for renewing our workplace ethical culture.
During this discussion, the speakers will talk about their approach and experience with incorporating social media into ethics programming for employees.
Speakers:
Kathleen Edmond Esq. is the Chief Ethics Officer
Gil Dennis Senior Director of Organizational Effectiveness at Best Buy Corporation
Colin McKay Director of Research, Education and Outreach at the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Nicholas Charney Policy Analyst with Indian and Northern Affairs
May 12, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Gateway to Mobility
Language: French
The Canada School of Public Service and the Quebec Federal Public Servants' Youth Network (QFPSYN) are happy to present this joint Armchair Discussion. The Gateway to Mobility is an electronic infrastructure which pairs employees with managers for assignments, secondments or transfers to promote interdepartmental mobility and learning.
Speaker:
Francine Boileau Operations Manager, Public Service Commission
May 14, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. (PT)
ileadership - Is it for you?
Language: English
This discussion will focus on the new and improved ileadership. This leadership and management development program is for supervisors at the EX-M3 and EX-M4 levels who aspire to take on more entry and intermidiate level management positions. Learn what iLeadership offers to both participants and sponsoring organizations and the methodologies used.
Speaker:
Michael Cavanagh is the director of Leadership Development Programs, part of the Organizational Leadership and Innovation branch of the Canada School of the Public Service.
May 19, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity
Language: English
The Canada School of Public Service is pleased to present this Armchair Discussion in partnership with the Policy Research Initiative, Environment Canada and Sustainable Prosperity.
Governments around the world are wrestling with the idea of linking economic growth with the protection of ecosystems. The United Nations Environment Programme is in the process of releasing the Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity study. Join Mr. Pavan Sukhdev as he reviews that report and provides strategies for creating informed policy options to address biodiversity and related topics.
Speaker:
Pavan Sukhdev is the Special Advisor of the Green Economy Initiative, a branch of the United Nations Environment Programme.
May 20, 2010 | 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. (MT)
The Road to Vancouver: Delivering Government of Canada's communications for the 2010 Winter Olympics
Language: Bilingual
When was the last time you designed and managed the implementation of a communications strategy that included more than 34 departments and agencies? The 2010 Winter Games needed just this. Hear first-hand how the Government of Canada's communications were planned and coordinated throughout this monumental event.
The Communications Community Office and the Canada School of Public Service are proud to present this Armchair Discussion featuring Emmanuelle Gallays, Canadian Heritage's Communications Manager for the 2010 Winter Games in Vancouver. Ms. Gallays, joined by colleagues, will reflect on how events unfolded and -- with the benefit of hindsight - will share the lessons learned from February and March.
Speaker:
Emmanuelle Gallays, Manager, International and Intergovernmental Affairs, Sport Canada, Canadian Heritage
May 27, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Using Data for Stronger Decisions: Evidence-Based Management
Language: Bilingual
Data analysis and evidence-based management can provide valuable insights in the analysis of options and strengthening of decisions. Join Louise Vignault as she uses mathematical modeling and quantitative analysis to improve structure analysis, broaden understanding, develop fact-based advice and provide recommendations to senior executives.
Speaker:
Louise Vignault is a Portfolio Leader with Government Consulting Services.
May 31, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. (PT)
Reconciling Indigenous Policy
Language: English
There is a challenge for policy makers, legislators and Indigenous leaders to act in a manner consistent with the principles and values inherent in the word reconciliation. This discussion is your chance to better understand the current state of Aboriginal public policy and how it has evolved.
Speaker:
Bob Watts is the former Assistant Deputy Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and now a management consultant focused on Indigenous policy and economic development.
May 31, 2010 | 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. (ET)
Take Five: How are we doing five years after the arrival of the Public Service Modernization Act?
Language: Bilingual
The Public Service Modernization Act (PSMA) was intended to significantly change our approach to staffing and labour relations in the Public Service. Nearly five years after PSMA came into force, Susan Cartwright is leading the Legislative Review (the Review) of the Public Service Employment Act and Public Service Labour Relations Act in collaboration with the people management organizations. The Review assesses the nature and impact of changes within departments and agencies and the extent to which managers, human resource professionals and employees have adapted to their new roles and responsibilities. During this discussion, Susan Cartwright will share feedback gathered from various engagement sessions held across the Public Service and around the country in support of the Review.
Speaker:
Susan Cartwright is the Senior Advisor leading the Legislative Review of the Public Service Modernization Act at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat.
June 3, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Supporting an Employee with a Mental Health Issue
Language: Bilingual
It is predicted that within the next decade, depression will be second to heart disease as the leading cause of disability in the world. What can supervisors do, within the scope of their responsibilities, to immediately and concretely address this reality?
Speaker:
Francois Legault is the National Director of the Employee Assistance Services Bureau, Health Canada.
June 10, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Public Service Renewal and the Public Service Modernization Act: Connecting the Dots
Language: Bilingual
Public Service Renewal is on everyone's agenda these days. The four pillars of renewal, integrated planning, recruitment, employee development and renewing the workplace, have become part of the mainstream thinking. The Public Service Modernization Act is also rooted in the same strong desire to improve staffing and labour relations in the public service.
Join Marie-Lucie Morin, Associate Secretary to the Cabinet and Chair of the Deputy Minister Committee on Public Service Renewal, and Susan Cartwright, Senior Advisor of the Privy Council Office leading the Legislative Review of the Public Service Modernization Act, as they share their views on how human resources modernization in staffing and labour relations are tied to Public Service Renewal. They will also address the upcoming Public Service Employment Act and the Public Service Labour Relations Act five-year review which will assess how well the acts have been implemented, and the extent to which central agencies, deputy heads, managers, human resources professionals and employees have adapted to their new roles and responsibilities. This is your chance to share your questions and perspectives on renewal and to participate in a conversation about people management.
Speakers:
Marie-Lucie Morin, Associate Secretary to the Cabinet and Chair of the Deputy Minister Committee on Public Service Renewal
Susan Cartwright, Senior Advisor of the Privy Council Office leading the Legislative Review of the Public Service Modernization Act
June 14, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Building a Better Future for Haïti: A Challenge, a Reality
Language: Bilingual
What impact did the earthquake have on the people of Haïti, its government and public service? How was the situation managed onsite, at Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) and the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)?
National Public Service Week is an annual reminder of the value of Canada's public service, honouring the work carried out by the men and women who devote themselves to the service and contribute to its excellent reputation in Canada and around the world. The Canada School of Public Service has the privilege of inviting you to share in the experiences of a team of leaders, including His Excellency, Gilles Rivard, Ambassador of Canada to Haïti that was very involved in managing the devastating event that shook Haïti in January.
The discussion will explore the efforts of this team, the challenges of rebuilding Haïti and the role of Haïti's public administration in the country's future. The speakers will focus on the importance of public services, their directors and civil servants in always being ready to take on challenges and shaping the future of the country they serve.
Speakers:
Mr. Gilles Rivard is Canada's Ambassador to the Republic of Haïti.
Isabelle Bérard is the Director General of the Haïti and Dominican Republic Program with the Canadian International Development Agency.
Leslie Norton is the Director General of the International Humanitarian Assistance Directorate with the Canadian International Development Agency.
Michael Bonser is the Director of the Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Response Division with Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.
June 16, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Canada@150
Language: Bilingual
Canada@150 was an innovative pilot project launched by the Clerk of the Privy Council under the banner of Public Service Renewal. It was about ensuring that today's federal public service can keep pace with change and meet future challenges. This project brought together 150 public servants in the early stages of their careers for a hands-on learning experience in policy development.
Celebrate National Public Service Week and the release of the Canada@150 report with the ADM Champions and participants from this project. This discussion will focus on the following question: One year on, what did you learn and how are you applying it to your home-department? Listen to a group of participants as they share what they learned, how it is relevant to their jobs and how they are sharing the Canada@150 vision for the future of the public service.
Speakers:
Jean-François Tremblay is Assistant Deputy Minister Champion of Canada@150
Thomas Townsend is Assistant Deputy Minister Champion of Canada@150
Mar Matz Canada@150 Secretariat
Canada@150 participants
June 21, 2010 | 2:00 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (ET)
Culturally Relevant Gender-Based Analysis: A First Nation Perspective
Language: English
The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) is the National Aboriginal Organization advocating on behalf of First Nations in Canada, both domestically and internationally; and has developed a unique gender-based analysis framework which encompasses a culturally-relevant lens specific to First Nations people. Come and hear about AFN's experience and the lessons learned during this process.
Speaker:
Marie Frawley-Henry Senior Policy Analyst, Assembly of First Nations
June 22, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Staffing Modernization: Where are we at?
Language: Bilingual
The revised Public Service Employment Act (PSEA), which came into effect four and a half years ago, established a vision of a values-based staffing system for the federal public service. Under PSEA the Public Service Commission (PSC) was mandated to safeguard merit in staffing and non-partisanship in the Public Service of Canada. Join Maria Barrados, President of the PSC, as she leads a discussion on some of the challenges facing the organization in regards to PSEA and the changes it is making to better support departments and agencies in implementing a values-based staffing system.
Speaker:
Maria Barrados is President of the Public Service Commission.
July 22, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (PT)
Demystify your BlackBerry
Language: English
Are you really getting the most out of your BlackBerry? Do you know that "unlimited plan" doesn't really mean unlimited? Are you confused about BlackBerry terminology like PIN, BBM, BIS, BES, SMS, WIFI? Find out how to get control of your BlackBerry. You will discover some shortcuts and increase your knowledge tenfold and save money. Impress your friends with your new found knowledge.
Speaker:
Darci LaRocque Owner and Trainer at Swirl Solutions and awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year in 2009.
August 11, 2010 | 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. (ET)
Yes, a Public Service, but Not As We Know It
Language: English
Learn about the importance of adapting and strengthening the public service as a responsive and competent institution as it adjusts to challenges facing the economy, the environment and society as a whole.
Partner:
Quebec Federal Public Servants' Youth Network (QFPSYN)
Speaker:
Dr Wendy Thomson, CBE, Professor of Social Policy and Director of the School of Social Work, McGill University
September 2, 2010 | 8:30 to 10:00 (PT)
Global Workforce Strategy: Managing Diversity
Language: English
Learn about the challenges presented by emerging workforce demographics and the best practice solutions for managing in this environment.
Speaker:
David C. Thomas, Director of the Centre for Global Workforce Strategy at Simon Fraser University
September 9, 2010 | 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Multiculturalism and Communications in Canada
Langue: Bilingual
Re-imagine Canada's Cultures for the 21st Century: Multiculturalism, Interculturalism, Diversity, Ethnicity, and Race
Partner: Communications Community Office
Speakers:
Ms. Louise de Jourdan, is the Director of Advertising Coordination and Partnerships at Public Works Government Services Canada
M. Boulou Ebanda de B'béri, is the Founding-Director of the Audiovisual Media Lab for the studies of Cultures and Societies, a Professor of Media and Cultural Studies at the University of Ottawa's Department of Communication. He is currently the Principal Investigator of a Community-University Research Alliance.
September 9, 2010 | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. (ET)
Valuing Linguistic Duality in the Public Service: Launch of the DARE! OSEZ! Video
Langue: Bilingual
Celebrate Linguistic Duality Day with the launch of the DARE! OSEZ! video and supporting tools that will help official languages champions and managers to engage in a dialogue on official languages in the workplace.
Speakers:
Marie-Lucie Morin Morin is National Security Advisor to the PM and Associate Secretary, Privy Council Office.
Graham Fraser is Commissioner of Official Languages.
Michel Roy is Chair of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions.
Claude Carrière is Foreign and Defence Policy Advisor to the PM, Privy Council Office.
Janet W. Bax is Vice-chair of the Council of the Network of Official Languages Champions.
Monique Collette is President of Atlantic Canada Opportunities Canada and author of a Compendium of Practical Approaches prepared by the Workplace and Workforce Task Force.
Joël-Jean Beauchemin is a member of a Young Professionals Network.
September 10, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (PT)
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada in the community (DFAIT)
Language: French
Come away with a deeper understanding of DFAIT's mandate, service offering to Canadians, its role within the Government of Canada and communities across Canada & worldwide.
Speaker: Kathryn Burkell, Trade Commissioner
September 16, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Mentoring the Leaders of Tomorrow: The Voice of Experience
Language: Bilingual
Find out how mentoring can enhance leadership and competency development, knowledge transfer, organizational commitment and retention, and the personal and professional growth of your most important organizational resource: your employees.
In partnership with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's Organizational Effectiveness Directorate, National Defence's Lieutenant-Colonel Janine Knackstedt will explain the difference between mentoring, coaching and leadership as well as various types of mentorships. She will also share the best practices on mentoring and its advantages to mentees, mentors and the organisation.
This is your opportunity to learn how a simple, but well-planned mentoring initiative can help address your organizational efforts in light of the current mandate of Public Service Renewal.
Speaker: Lieutenant-Colonel Janine Knackstedt, PhD (Industrial/Organizational Psychology) is an accomplished keynote speaker on leadership development through the lens of mentoring.
September 22, 2010 | 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (PT)
Women on Leadership
Language: English
Women are taking their place in the public federal service as leaders like never before. Combined with the demands of work, life and family, women leaders are tasked with some unique and demanding challenges on their path to career and professional development.
Speakers: Carina J. Chow, Business Expertise Consultant, Homelessness Partnering Strategy, Service Canada
Annie Desgagné, Director, Programs, Policy and Planning, Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Yvette-Monique Gray, Director, Program and Communications Division, Canada Border Services Agency
Yvette Lebrun-Campbell, Executive Director, Planning, Communications and Outreach, Assisted Human Reproduction Canada
Michelle Sangster, Regional EAP Co-ordinator, Canada Border Services Agency
September 23, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (ET)
The Global Public Servant
Language: French
Explore how Canadian values have an impact on foreign policy and your daily life as a public servant and global citizen.
Speaker: Marcel Lebleu, Director and Senior Trade Commissioner, Quebec Regional Office of the Trade Commissioner Service, Foreign Affairs and International trade Canada
Partner: The Québec Federal Public Servants' Youth Network (QFPSYN)
September 30, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a m. (ET)
Leveraging Generational Diversity in the Workplace
Language: English
Learn what skills and techniques will help you leverage the generational diversity in your workplace to enhance performance, increase productivity and maximize efficiency.
Speaker: Nora Spinks, Founder and President of Work-Life Harmony
October 8, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (PT)
Influencing Change in the Public Service
Language: English
Join us for this panel discussion on how to influence the public service, improve the work culture, be a "change maker" and take risks.
Speakers:
Nick Charney, Project Manager, Federal Relations and Issues Management, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
David Eaves, Public policy entrepreneur, open government activist and collaboration expert
Etienne Laliberte, Senior Advisor, Change Management and Organization Development, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Partners:
Governexx, National Managers' Community (NMC) and Institute of Public Administration of Canada (IPAC)
October 14, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
The Priority of Privacy
Language: Bilingual
Discover what Canada's Privacy Commissioner has to say regarding current risks as well as measures to strengthen safeguards around the personal information of all Canadians as she draws from her Office's recent report to Parliament.
Speaker:
Jennifer Stoddart Privacy Commissioner of Canada
October 21, 2010 | 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (PT)
How Can Coaching Help Achieve Personal and Professional Success?
Language: English
What is a life coach, a business coach, an executive coach and a corporate coach? What are the differences between coaching, mentoring and counseling and how is a structured coaching program built? Join us for answers to these questions.
Opening: Mr. Andrew Griffith, Director General of the Citizenship and Multiculturalism Branch at Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Speaker:
Janon Hamel, Associate Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation
October 21, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Canadian Citizenship: Facilitation and Meaningfulness - Achieving a Balance
Language: English
Explore how the balance between facilitating citizenship and making it more meaningful has played out over the years, and current and anticipated challenges given an increasingly global and mobile citizenry.
Speaker: Mr. Neil Yeates, Deputy Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada
October 28, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Poverty Alleviation: Is this a Problem of Resources, Strategy, Definition or All of the Above?
Language: Bilingual
Explore the centerpiece of all development goals, poverty reduction, through a discussion on why poverty and inequality still linger, and how we can conceptualize and diagnose this issue.
Speaker: Adil Khan, adjunct professor, School of Social Sciences, University of Queensland
October 28, 2010 | 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (PT)
On Cultivating Happiness
Language: French
Learn about the art of happiness and discover how the universal human goal of a happy life surpasses different cultures, nationalities, and points of view.
Speaker: Dimitri de Morea, philosopher, clinical counsellor and public speaker
November 4, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
The Face You Pass on the Street ... Could It Be a Veteran?
Language: Bilingual
Remembrance means different things to different people. As the nation prepares to honour our veterans from November 5-11 learn how the changing face of those who serve is changing how Canadians remember.
Speaker: Suzanne Tining, Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs Canada
November 18, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
We the Public Service
Language: Bilingual
Learn more on how you can ensure that your actions and decisions uphold the values of the public service and conform to high ethical standards as expressed in the new Values and Ethics Code that is being developed by the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer at Treasury Board Secretariat.
Speaker: Daphne Meredith, Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board of Canada
November 18, 2010 | 12:00 a.m. to 1:005 a.m. (ET)
The Québec Federal Council and You
Language: French
Learn about the mission and vision of the Québec Federal Council (QFC) and discover why it is relevant to you as a public servant in the Québec region.
Speaker: Ms. Jacynthe Tremblay, Director General of the Québec Federal Council
Partner: The Québec Federal Public Servants' Youth Network (QFPSYN)
November 25, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
Civil Service Reform in Ukraine in Times of Change
Language: English (interpretation from Ukrainian)
In what promises to be a fascinating lesson on what happens when political and civil service reform intersect, learn about the wrenching changes within Ukraine from communism to the Orange Revolution, which culminated in the dramatic election results earlier this year, and how Canada's contributions are facilitating current civil service reform efforts.
Speaker: Timofiy Motrenko, Deputy Minister for the Main Civil Service Department of Ukraine, one of the key architects in Ukraine's overhaul and modernization to meet European Union norms for transparency, accountability and independence
December 16, 2010 | 8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. (ET)
People Resourcing Sub-Committee Report
Language: Bilingual
Discover how people resourcing is used to "efficiently and effectively place the right people in the right jobs at the right time" by closing gaps in planning, efficiencies, hiring culture and external recruitment.
Speaker: Michael Wernick, Deputy Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Date Modified: 2010-11-25
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