Mindful Change Leadership Development Program - FAQ

(Disponible en français : Programme de développement du leadership de changement en pleine-conscience » - Questions & réponses)

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Q: Do I need my managers approval/signature to participate in this training? A: As with all training, you should have your managers approval. No paperwork is needed for registering
Q: Is it going to be delivered in English, French or Bilingual? A: The program is delivered in both official languages at different times during the year. Usually the Buddy System can be selected on your preferred language.
Q: Do I need a webcam to participate? A: Webcams are always good to have, particularly in smaller groups and one-on-one exercises. Having a webcam help others know the face of the person who is talking, just be conscious of your surroundings or if you're eating.
Q: Can you explain what is the "Buddy System" and how it works? A: The Buddy System is a small group that remains the same during the 8 weeks of the program, allowing for deeper conversations The Buddy System is created during the first session of the program, and participants are randomly assigned to each team, there will be given time for you to meet your Buddy Systems, and to quickly exchange contact info The Buddy System meets once a week, outside of the weekly program session Each Buddy System agrees on when and for how long to chat It is recommended that you meet 5 minutes per participant to chat Buddy system meetings are used to: Connect with each other Discuss what part of the practice was challenging Share ideas, insights, or ah-ha” moments What you liked the most, etc
Q: I am on holidays for part of the program, so I will miss some of the sessions - is that a problem? A: a couple of things here to consider: There is a “Buddy System” during the program, getting in touch with your buddy system and letting them know about when you can and can’t participate is key. You meet with your buddy system once a week, outside of the weekly sessions. The sessions are recorded, and posted within the next 48 hours to each session on the MCLD - Program Cohort, CoP & CoI, within the Blogs section. You are welcome to watch the recordings when you can..
Q: What is the total required time to participate in this program? A: As per the description in the invitation page.
Q: Is this something we can attend as a group? (Like in a team, booking a boardroom) A: This program is intended to be attended by volunteer participation and connect individually. The reason for this is because there are a couple of sub-groups activities likely to be randomly assigned during the sessions.
Q: Is there any cost associated to this program? A: No, only your commitment to participate throughout the program
Q: Am I going to receive a confirmation email when I register? A: Yes, likely 5 days prior to the start of the program, those who registered will receive an outlook calendar meetings invite.
Q: What is the platform we'll use? A: MS-Teams or WebEx.

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