National Managers’ Community (NMC) Newsletter – March 2025
National Managers’ Community (NMC) Newsletter – March 2025
NMC Insight
Spring Forward: Reflect on your professional growth with NMC activities
As spring approaches, March is the perfect time to reflect on your professional growth. Looking ahead to 2025-2026, remember that participating in NMC activities, such as Managers Connect events, virtual sessions, peer coaching circles, mentoring sessions, and consultations, can be included in your Learning and Development Plan, Performance Agreement, and Talent Management Plan. Volunteering with the NMC further supports your development and connects you with colleagues across the federal public service. (see the full list of eligible activities here).
Best of all, these activities are offered at no cost, providing valuable opportunities to engage, connect, and collaborate on key issues affecting your leadership role.
Update your bookmarks – our new GCWiki page, is the go-to hub for NMC resources, event schedules, and community updates.
Join the NMC on GCcollab or GCXchange and follow us on LinkedIn to expand your network and stay engaged!
Events and Celebrations
Top 3 Things Managers should know about ... 'Digital and Data Tool Adoption'
Join Sarah Brickell, manager of the Data Management and Adoption Office at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, as she shares her experiences with adopting new technologies like Teams, Power BI, and Copilot to create a digital and data culture focused on efficient decision-making. Top 3 Things Managers should know about ... Digital and Data Tool Adoption. Sarah will discuss the importance of embracing digital transformation, the cultural aspects of tool adoption, and how to engage every employee on your team effectively. Taking into account perspectives from both National Headquarters and regional offices as well as highlighting the differences between working in an agency versus a core department, this Top 3 will be applicable to every manager. The session will conclude with a Q&A, allowing for further discussion and engagement. Please note that the event will not be recorded.
April 22, 2025 | Virtual | Register: English session : 12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) | French session : 2:00 to 3:00 pm (ET)
Spotlight on Resources
Decompression Program – Health Canada’s Employee Assistance Services (EAS)
Have you been experiencing significant workplace stress? Consider the Decompression Program!
Health Canada’s innovative Decompression Program can support the mental health and well-being of managers, employees and executives who have experienced significant workplace stress.
About the Program:
- Two-week program taken as education leave
- Includes training, group work and time away to process, rest and recover
- Virtual sessions led by mental health professionals
- Offered by Health Canada on a cost recovery basis
How to access the Program:
- Join an interdepartmental session: You and/or members of your team can complete the Registration Form to get started. Separate sessions are recommended for those in direct reporting relationships.
- Organize a cohort: The [Delivery team] can work with you and your management team to organize sessions just for your organization, branch or directorate. This option can offer an economy of scale. A one-week version can also be made available.
Questions? Contact the [Delivery team.]
Become a Mentor at a FYN In-Person Learning Day or a Future Leaders Forum
The Federal Youth Network (FYN) is seeking manager- or executive-level mentors to engage, share their experience, and support new and young public servants and students in their career journeys.
- In-Person Learning Days: A full day of career development in 26 cities across Canada, featuring hands-on activities, insightful discussions, and networking.
- Future Leaders Forums: A leadership development day in 9 cities with expert-led discussions and networking, focused on leadership skills.
For more events, visit the Federal Youth Network - GCwiki.
Manager Survey – Office of Public Service Accessibility
OPSA wants to hear from you!
You heard about the [[/www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/diversity-inclusion-public-service/accessibility-public-service/government-canada-workplace-accessibility-passport.html|GC Workplace Accessibility Passport]] (the Passport)! Are you interested in being a Passport ambassador to promote and raise awareness on the Passport? OPSA has developed a survey to better understand Passport awareness amongst managers in the public service. Managers are encouraged to complete the survey using this link: Manager Survey.
Remember to also check out the Passport page on the Accessibility Hub which includes lots of useful resources like the a Library of Examples of Use-Case-Scenarios!
Connect with the team at [[1]].
Learn more on how to support your employees and create an inclusive workplace: [[/www.canada.ca/en/government/publicservice/wellness-inclusion-diversity-public-service/diversity-inclusion-public-service/accessibility-public-service/government-canada-workplace-accessibility-passport/conversation.html|Government of Canada Workplace Accessibility Passport: Supporting Your Employees]].
Regional News
Atlantic
Networking Breakfast in Fredericton
The National Managers’ Community is organizing a networking breakfast for supervisors and managers. Taking advantage of the time of day when people are refreshed, this friendly event is a unique opportunity to meet your peers, expand your professional network, and share experiences and ideas in a relaxed setting (perhaps while enjoying a coffee!).
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 9:00 to 10:30 am (AT)
Locations: Grain & Grind Coffee Co. (Picaroon’s Roadhouse), 912 Union Street Fredericton, NB E3A 3P7
Cost: Everyone pays for their own food
Details and registration here
National Capital Region
DPI - Professional Development Week (PDW)
Are you passionate about technology, information management, digital government, AI and an advocate for how we can work better in government?
DPI signature event: 3-day Professional Development Week (PDW). PDW 2025 will be held May 6-8, 2025. Check here to see if your organization has purchased an Enterprise Pass.
Take a peak at DPI upcoming events, and follow them on Linkedin.
Ontario
Networking Lunch in Scarborough
Do you have the winter blahs? Or a weakness for a good food in the company of fellow managers and supervisors?
Join members of the National Managers’ Community (NMC) for this networking opportunitie to meet your peers, expand your professional network, and share experiences and ideas in a relaxed setting.
Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
Time: 12 noon to 2:00 pm (ET)
Locations: Milestones located at 300 Borough Drive, Unit 1001, Scarborough
Cost: Everyone pays for their own food
Details and registration here.
Come and get moving at the Défi Entreprises!
Good news, once again this year, federal employees will have the opportunity to participate in the Défi Entreprises 2025. Défi Entreprises is a turnkey initiative that aims to promote physical and mental health within companies, while also being motivating and fun.
This year, you are all invited to participate as a team from the Quebec Federal Council (QFC). This interdepartmental initiative allows all interested federal employees to join the event!
Come and get moving to one of these two challenges: Saturday, May 10th in Montreal or Saturday, June 7th only in Quebec City.
A virtual package is also available.
Save the Date: "Managers Connect" Event in Quebec on Mai 1st, 2025
Details and registration coming soon! Check the NMC events and activities for updates.
Prairies & Northwest Territories
Stay up-to-date on events and activities by visiting the NMC events and activities for updates.
British Columbia & Yukon
Networking Lunches in Prince George, Abbotsford, Whitehorse and Vancouver
Come join us for a delicious meal and great networking opportunities. These in-person events are the perfect chance to connect with fellow professionals in a casual setting. Whether you're looking to make new contacts or catch up with old ones, these lunches are the places to be. Don't miss out on a fantastic opportunity to expand your network and enjoy some tasty food.
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 12 noon to 1:00 pm (PT)
Locations, details and registration here: Prince George, Whitehorse, Abbotsford & Vancouver
Cost: Everyone pays for their own food
Save the Date: "Managers Connect" Event in Abbotsford on April 23, 2025
Celebrate the National Managers Community’s 25th anniversary with an inspiring in-person event! Connect with fellow managers and leaders at the University of the Fraser Valley for a full day of learning and networking.
Featured Session: Mastering Conflict Resolution: Theory, Practice, and Collaborative Leadership
Led by Amanda Vistman, Senior Informal Conflict Management Practitioner, this hands-on workshop will provide practical strategies to navigate conflict effectively.
Location: UFV Continuing Education - Clearbrook Centre, Abbotsford, BC
Doors open: 8:30 AM | Session: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Details and registration here
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