National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / July 2025

Other highly selected themes included coaching and feedback, change management, and delegation and decision-making. A few managers also shared additional topics such as interdepartmental collaboration and managing remote teams.

Your insights are helping shape upcoming programming, events, and conversations with our partners. Stay tuned as we explore these top themes in future initiatives, including the Managers Connect in-person events and virtual events.

Want to have your say? Answer this month's check-in:

📊 July NMC Monthly Managers Check-In

What helps you feel more connected to other managers in the public service? Select your top 2 choices.👉Answer here

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NMC Communication and Outreach Job Opportunity

Are you ready to shake up your career and dive into something truly different?

The National Managers’ Community (NMC) is looking for a dynamic Senior Communications Advisor (via at-level secondment at an AS-05 or equivalent such as IS-04, PM-05) to join our team in the National Capital Region.

This is your chance to explore the cutting edge of communications—leveraging AI, experimenting with a wide range of digital tools and platforms, while helping shape the future of public service engagement. Whether you're crafting engaging messages, supporting high-impact events, or building connections across departments, this role offers variety, creativity, and the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re looking for someone who’s curious, adaptable, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll be a key player behind the scenes—troubleshooting, thinking strategically, and supporting outreach and engagement with stakeholders across government. You’ll also supervise a team member and contribute to the planning and execution of national events that bring managers together to learn, connect, and lead.

If you’re ready to stretch your skills, explore new technologies, and be part of a forward-thinking team, this secondment opportunity could be your next big move.

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact Annie Bédard at annie.bedard@csps-efpc.gc.ca by August 5^th, 2025.

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Events and Celebrations

Leadership Series: Empowering Emerging Leaders (rebroadcast)

Save the date on July 30th for a Leadership Series: Empowering Emerging Leaders (TRN4-E44) event. This event will explore how emerging leaders at all levels can develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are essential for successful leadership.

Participants will discover new learning opportunities that can help them thrive as future leaders in the public service. Visit the link below for further information.

📅 July 30, 2025 | Virtual | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) | More details and registration here

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Empowering Managers to Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Do you ever question your abilities, even with a track record of success? You’re not alone. Imposter syndrome is common among managers and leaders and can affect confidence, performance, and well-being.

Join us for an insightful session with Dr. Katy Kamkar, Clinical Psychologist and Associate Ombud for Mental Health at Public Services and Procurement Canada. Dr. Kamkar will share practical strategies to help managers recognize imposter feelings, build resilience, and strengthen self-efficacy in today’s complex work environment.

Grounded in her expertise in workplace mental health and stress management, this session will help you develop a healthier self-perception and adapt with confidence to ongoing change.

📅 September 22, 2025 | Virtual | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) | More details and registration here

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NMC Top 3 Things Managers Should Know about Change Leadership

Change is constant and how you lead through it matters more than ever. As a manager, your leadership can either ease the transition or amplify resistance. Understanding how to support diverse reactions to change is key to fostering trust, engagement, and resilience in your team.

Join us for an inspiring session that will explore the top three things every manager should know about leading change. You’ll reflect on your leadership style, uncover your strengths, and learn how to lead with greater clarity and intention through every phase of change.

Discover practical tools to help you adjust your leadership posture, inspire your team, and build a healthier, more human, and more aligned workplace.

📅 September 23, 2025 | Virtual | More details and registrations here: English session 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET) - French session 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)

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Spotlight on Resources

Video Series: Deputy Minister Leadership Reflections

Looking for a dose of inspiration? The CSPS Deputy Minister Leadership Reflections video series features retired deputy ministers sharing lessons learned, leadership insights, and advice for public servants at all levels. The newest video spotlights Susan Cartwright, former Senior Advisor to the Privy Council Office, as she reflects on leading the review of the Public Service Modernization Act and what defines a meaningful public service career.

Each video is under 30 minutes, perfect for a lunch break or motivational pause.

Visit the series page on CSPS website.

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Living Our Values: A New Resource to Support Ethical Leadership

Public service values are the foundation of trust and integrity in our work, but how do we support new team members in understanding what that looks like day to day? A new course from the Canada School of Public Service, Living Our Values: Navigating the Important Role of Public Servants (FON310), offers managers and teams a space to reflect on shared values, explore real-world scenarios, and engage in meaningful dialogue.

Managers who piloted the course found it especially valuable for onboarding and team learning, recommending it as a resource to reinforce ethical leadership. This course deepens understanding of how values guide the work of public servants and can help managers frame these concepts for their teams.

With its official launch on July 7, it’s a great learning opportunity to share with your team. Learn more here.

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💬 Last month, the NMC hosted a session for members of the NMC Managers’ Advisory Board and regional Steering Committees, featuring Christiane Fox, Deputy Clerk of the Privy Council and Associate Secretary to the Cabinet. She shared updates on the progress made since the October 2024 Values and Ethics Symposium.

The session provided a leadership-focused perspective on Values and Ethics priorities and sparked a candid, practical discussion about what managers need to support ethical decision-making in today’s public service. As the Deputy Clerk emphasized: “Ethics is not just about following rules; it's about understanding the impact of our choices on others and striving to do better.”

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Government of Canada and Inclusive Design for Employment Access collaboration

Learn more about this knowledge-to-practice initiative to help recruit, retain and advance employees with disabilities in the federal public service and beyond. Initiatives within the collaboration aim to expand access to adaptive equipment and services; increase access to human resources specialists with accessibility expertise; strengthen equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility training offerings; and provide better formulated employment benefits packages for employees with disabilities in the public service and beyond.

To learn more, please visit IDEA-Government of Canada Collaboration

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Regional News

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Quebec & Nunavut

Opportunities to participate in a co-development group

Achieve clarity and take action — with the support of your peers.

Now more than ever, managers need free access to safe, supportive spaces to learn and solve real challenges together. This month, the NMC is promoting the peer-based initiative Co-development Groups (Québec Region only).

Groups bring together managers from across departments, guided by trained facilitators, to support a peer through real-life work challenges. The initiative shares a foundation of confidentiality, respect, and collective learning but differ in their approach:

🔹 Co-development has a mentoring approach. Participants ask questions and offer advice based on their experience with an emphasis on reflection and shared insights. Sessions last 2 hours monthly (October to June).

Interested to grow with your peers? Register now:

👉Co-development Initiative 2025–2026 (Québec Region only)

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Prairies & Northwest Territories

British Columbia & Yukon

Vancouver, Victoria, Prince George and Whitehorse lunches

The NMC has arranged four more networking lunches in Vancouver, Victoria, Prince George and Whitehorse on July 23^rd at 12pm!

This is a great opportunity to:

Connect with peers and leaders in your region
Share experiences and best practices
Learn about leadership development opportunities
Build a stronger community of practice

Whether you're new to management or looking to grow your leadership journey, we welcome you to come and engage in meaningful conversations over lunch.

The links that lead to each lunch page are listed below. Come join us! :

NMC Networking Lunch Vancouver

NMC Networking Lunch Victoria

NMC Networking Lunch Prince George

NMC Networking Lunch Whitehorse

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