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'''[[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Août 2025|Lire la version en français ici]]'''[[File:NMC News Banner ENG .png|alt=Hand holding a smartphone displaying a email notification with an envelope icon on a blue background. / Main tenant un smartphone affichant une notification de courriel avec une icône d’enveloppe sur un fond bleu..|center|frameless|1140x1140px]]<h2><span style="color:#BF3341;">In this edition</span></h2>'''NMC Insight'''
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'''[[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Septembre 2025|Lire la version en français ici]]'''[[File:NMC News Banner ENG .png|alt=Hand holding a smartphone displaying a email notification with an envelope icon on a blue background. / Main tenant un smartphone affichant une notification de courriel avec une icône d’enveloppe sur un fond bleu..|center|frameless|1140x1140px]]<h2><span style="color:#BF3341;">In this edition</span></h2>'''NMC Insight'''
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*[[#Navigating Fall Challenges: Share Your Perspective on AI|Navigating Fall Challenges: Share Your Perspective on AI]]
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*[[#We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)|We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)]]
 
'''Events and Celebrations'''
 
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*[[#From Consultation to Action: Positioning Public Engagement Ahead of the Budget|From Consultation to Action: Positioning Public Engagement Ahead of the Budget]]
 
*[[#From Consultation to Action: Positioning Public Engagement Ahead of the Budget|From Consultation to Action: Positioning Public Engagement Ahead of the Budget]]
 
*[[#Empowering Managers to Overcome Imposter Syndrome|Empowering Managers to Overcome Imposter Syndrome]]
 
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*[[#NMC Top 3 Things Managers Should Know about Change Leadership|NMC Top 3 Things Managers Should Know about Change Leadership]]
 
*[[#NMC Top 3 Things Managers Should Know about Change Leadership|NMC Top 3 Things Managers Should Know about Change Leadership]]
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*[[#Leading with Integrity: Understanding the Procurement Ombud’s Role|Leading with Integrity: Understanding the Procurement Ombud’s Role]]
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*[[#Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes|Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes]]
 
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===Our 2024–2025 NMC Annual Report Is Available!===
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We’re excited to share the latest '''NMC Annual Report to the Clerk''', marking another milestone in our journey to support managers across the federal public service.
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Over the past year, we’ve continued to connect, engage, and support thousands of managers, supervisors, and aspiring leaders from departments and agencies across the country. From the success of our in-person events and national virtual sessions to the steady growth of our membership, which now includes over 14,000 managers, every initiative reflects our commitment to building a strong, inclusive, and forward-thinking community.
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=== Navigating Fall Challenges: Share Your Perspective on AI ===
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As fall 2025 settles in with its renewed energy, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. The season often brings shifting priorities, a heavier workload, and the challenge of keeping teams aligned after the summer break. Small actions, like checking in with your team, setting clear priorities, and leveraging available tools can make a big difference. And remember, the NMC community is here to support you.
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This month, we’re bringing back the '''NMC Monthly Insight Question''', a simple way to check in on managers’ realities and spark meaningful conversations across departments. In June, many of you highlighted ''“Understanding and leveraging AI tools”'' as a top leadership priority. With AI on everyone’s mind, the NMC is exploring sessions to support managers where it’s needed most.
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📊 '''[https://forms.office.com/r/WFhDHrQa88 How confident do you feel about integrating AI tools into your team's work and which aspects of AI would be most valuable for your growth as a manager?]'''
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===What You Told Us – July pulse survey Results===
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===We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)===
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In our July Managers "Check-In", we asked: ''What would help you feel more connected to other managers in the public service?'' Your responses were clear.[[File:NMC managers Connection survey july.png|alt=NMC July Pulse survey results table|right|frameless|677x677px|NMC July Pulse survey results table]]'''Regional in-person events''' topped the list, showing a strong appetite for authentic, face-to-face networking. You also emphasized the value of '''mentorship''', '''collaborative projects''', and '''small-group discussions''' to build meaningful '''cross-departmental''' connections.
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Ready to lead, connect, and innovate across the Public Service? The NMC is seeking a passionate Regional Lead for the Atlantic Region to join our vibrant cross-Canada team!
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Several comments also called for greater '''senior leader engagement and support''', as well as short informal opportunities to connect like '''coffee chat''', '''lunch-and-learns''' and '''5 à 7s'''.
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===📊 The NMC is taking a short pause from Check-In questions in August, but it's a great time to catch up!===
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*'''June''': [https://forms.office.com/r/eQvys7fsha Which leadership topics would be most valuable for your growth as a manager?]
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*'''July''': [https://forms.office.com/r/iRrQZUgXKp What would help you feel more connected to other managers in the public service?]
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===From Consultation to Action: Positioning Public Engagement Ahead of the Budget===
 
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The Public Engagement Community of Practice (PE CoP) is hosting a timely discussion for federal managers on designing engagement that informs real policy choices ahead of the fall budget on '''September 17, from 12:00 - 1:00 pm (ET)'''. Speakers include:
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'''·   Laurie-Anne Kempton''', Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (PCO), on whole-of-government coordination.
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'''·   Jean Cardinal''', Director, Open Government (TBS), on digital participation that converts input into actionable insights.
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With Danl Loewen Explore strategies that boost autonomy, mastery, and sense of purpose – and lead to higher satisfaction, better performance, and greater resilience.
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National audience; all regions welcome.
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Discover practical tools to help you adjust your leadership posture, inspire your team, and build a healthier, more human, and more aligned workplace.
 
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📅  '''September 23, 2025 | Virtual | More details and registration here: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/top-3-things-managers-should-know-about-eng-tickets-1438972127369?aff=oddtdtcreator English session 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)] - [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-top-3-choses-que-les-gestionnaires-doivent-savoir-sur-fr-1439003741929?aff=oddtdtcreator French session 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
 
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===Leading with Integrity: Understanding the Procurement Ombud’s Role===
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As managers, whether you're purchasing pencils, booking training, renting meeting space, ordering catering, or managing large-scale projects—this session is for you.
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===Canada's Federal Spending Reviews: 50 Years of Facts, Figures, and Lessons===
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Staffing positions in the public service has been a persistent challenge for managers, with time delays impacting both efficiency and productivity.
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Join representatives from the Public Service Commission on '''October 16, 2025''' as they share simple strategies to streamline your staffing efforts. You’ll gain valuable insights into how to cut down on delays, improve hiring efficiency, and implement best practices that can transform your organization’s recruitment process.
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===The Manion Lecture: Serving Canada in 2025===
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===Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)===
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The Public Service Commission has developed valuable resources to assist you throughout this journey. The comprehensive [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/public-service-hiring-guides/selection-employees-retention-layoff-guide-managers-hr.html guide for managers and HR specialists] covers everything you need to know before, during, and after a SERLO, ensuring that you are well-prepared and confident in your decisions.
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The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has updated the Government of Canada (GC) [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/investment-management-communities/materiel-management-community-competencies.html Materiel Management Community Competencies], which is an update to the 2021 Materiel Management Competencies.  
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'''Managers Connect on October 30 - Registration opens October 9'''
 
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==Ontario==
 
==Ontario==
 
===Managers’ Connect Event in Toronto===
 
===Managers’ Connect Event in Toronto===
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'''"Empowered Connections: Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Conversations"'''
 
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==Prairies & Northwest Territories==
 
==Prairies & Northwest Territories==
 
===Managers’ Connect Event in Calgary===
 
===Managers’ Connect Event in Calgary===
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The National Managers’ Community (NMC) is pleased to offer you a day of professional development and networking on October 7th in Calgary.
 
The National Managers’ Community (NMC) is pleased to offer you a day of professional development and networking on October 7th in Calgary.
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'''Achieve clarity and take action — with the support of your peers.'''
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The National Managers' Community (NMC) is pleased to offer you a day of professional development and exchange, on '''October 22, 2025''' at the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offices at 1035 Saint-Jacques Street, Montreal.  
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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).
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This event, themes '''"Leadership in Uncertain Times",''' will immerse you in a world of learning, reflection, and collaboration. On the program: a workshop on difficult conversations in times of change led by '''Marine Agogué''', Director of the Pierre Péladeau, Leadership and Management Centre at Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) Montreal and her team. [https://centreleadership.hec.ca/en/ Accueil - Pierre Péladeau Center - Leadership and Management]
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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:
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In the afternoon, a panel of executives will share insights on managerial courage and resilience, followed by '''co-development groups''' using collective intelligence to address common challenges. The day will conclude with informal networking — a great opportunity to connect and continue the discussions.
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📅 '''October 22, 2025 | In Person | 8:30 am to 4:15 pm | [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/montreal-echanges-entre-gestionnaires-managers-connect-tickets-1680101652269?aff=oddtdtcreator Details and registration here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
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'''Interested to grow with your peers?'''  Register now. '''The deadline for registration is September 12, 2025:'''
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==British Columbia & Yukon==
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The National Managers’ Community is excited to return to Whitehorse for a two-day '''Managers Connect''' event on September 10–11, 2025. Join us for one or both days of learning, networking, and practical leadership insights.[[File:NMC Managers Connect Circle.png|left|frameless|81x81px]]'''Day 1:''' Dr. Katy Kamkar shares tools for supporting employee mental health and managing disability-related challenges with compassion.
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Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the National Managers' Community with us at the NMC In-Person Managers Connect Day in Prince George! Join us for a day of inspiration, learning, and connection. Don't miss out on this event!'''Topic of the day : Mastering Conflict Resolution: Theory, Practice, and Collaborative Leadership'''
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We are pleased to announce that Amanda Vistman, Senior Informal Conflict Management Practitioner from the Department of Justice Canada’s Ombuds and Informal Resolution Services Office, will lead a hands-on session. Amanda brings a wealth of knowledge and lived experience, adopting a positive, solution-focused approach to promote awareness and understanding within our workforce. Gain invaluable strategies to navigate and resolve conflicts in a constructive and effective manner and build confidence leading difficult conversations through taking a collaborative approach.
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📅 '''October 16, 2025 | In Person | 8:30 am to 4:00 pm | [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/prince-george-managers-connect-echanges-entre-gestionnaires-tickets-1302541419449?aff=oddtdtcreator Details and registration here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
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It offers practical tools to promote mental wellbeing, foster psychological safety, and support managers in creating healthy, high-performing teams.<div style="text-align: right;">
 
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=== '''Opportunities to participate as a mentor at the FYN Future Leaders Forum and In Person Learning Days''' ===
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'''FYN In Person Learning Days:''' a full day of career development featuring hands-on activities, insightful discussions, and networking opportunities to support your career growth. The learning days are being held in the Atlantic provinces, Northern Ontario and Manitoba this fall.
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'''FYN Future Leaders Forum''': A leadership development day designed to inspire, equip, and empower aspiring leaders through workshops, mentorship and networking opportunities. The forums are being offered in the Atlantic provinces and in Manitoba this Fall.
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A speed mentoring session is being offered at each in-person learning day and Future Leaders Forum. Managers can register to participate as a mentor at the following links:
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* In-person learning days: [https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8uh8clanLkGkxpUgStaNhETW_W4x9I5Nn1dpvOl3pMJUNTlDSjlNR1BHU0JUVFoyQVNUN0M3MlE5UC4u&route=shorturl https://forms.office.com/r/6NhhikvCr4]
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* Future Leaders Forum: [https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8uh8clanLkGkxpUgStaNhETW_W4x9I5Nn1dpvOl3pMJUQ0pPWUxPM1pUVDFRS0IzQ1dPR0dJQzFDTS4u&route=shorturl https://forms.office.com/r/ikZANM9jvx]
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Learn more [[National Managers' Community (NMC)/ About Us|about the NMC]] and how we help support managers
 
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