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'''[[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Octobre 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'''

*[[#Managers Engaged and Inspired!|Managers Engaged and Inspired!]]

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*[[#We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)|We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead]]

'''Events and Celebrations'''

*[[#Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month|Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month]]

*[[#Leading Through Technological Change|Leading Through Technological Change]]

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*[[#Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes|Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes]]

*[[#CSPS Virtual Café Series: A Conversation on Mental Health with Dr. Bill Howatt|CSPS Virtual Café Series: A Conversation on Mental Health with Dr. Bill Howatt]]

*[[#Leader Conversations|Leader Conversations]]

*[[#Responsible Use of AI for Managers|Responsible Use of AI for Managers]]

'''Spotlight on Resources'''

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*[[~~National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / October 2025~~#~~Think Careers, Even When Opportunities Are Limited~~|~~Think Careers, Even When Opportunities Are Limited~~]]

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*[[#Career Conversation Handbook|Career Conversation Handbook]]

'''Regional News'''

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~~[[#Atlantic|'''Atlantic''']]~~

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*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Charlottetown PEI|Managers’ Connect Event in Charlottetown PEI]]

[[#National Capital Region|'''National Capital Region''']]

*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in the NCR|Managers’ Connect Event in the NCR]]

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[[#Quebec_&_Nunavut|'''Quebec & Nunavut''']]

*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal|Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal]]

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*[[#Towards Greater Well-Being Through Movement: A Challenge to take on together – Coming soon!|Towards Greater Well-Being Through Movement: A Challenge to take on together – Coming soon!]]

[[#British_Columbia_&_Yukon|'''British Columbia & Yukon''']]

*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George|Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George]]

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*[[#Manager’s Mental Health Toolkit, developed by the BC Federal Council’s Community of Interest on Mental Health|Manager’s Mental Health Toolkit, developed by the BC Federal Council’s Community of Interest on Mental Health]]

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==NMC Insight==

===Managers Engaged and Inspired!===

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Our latest session in the '''''Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About…''''' series drew a strong turnout of managers from across the country. Participants described the session as '''''inspiring, useful, encouraging, and timely'''''.<blockquote>'''''“I love this series — once again this session was super informational and practical. I truly feel I learned something and have tools that I can carry forward.”''' feedback from a participant''</blockquote>A big thank-you to our speaker, '''Elizabeth Blanchard, who presented on Change leadership''', her honesty, expertise, and personal insights truly resonated.

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Our latest session in the '''''Top 3 Things Managers Should Know About…''''' series drew a strong turnout of managers from across the country. Participants described the session as '''''inspiring, useful, encouraging, and timely'''''.<blockquote>'''''“I love this series — once again this session was super informational and practical. I truly feel I learned something and have tools that I can carry forward.”''' feedback from a participant''</blockquote>A big thank you to our speaker, '''Elizabeth Blanchard, who presented on Change leadership''', her honesty, expertise, and personal insights truly resonated.

We also had a great turnout for the CSPS virtual event '''“Empowering Managers to Overcome Imposter Syndrome” with Dr. Katy Kamkar'''. Don’t miss the chance to see her in person at some of our upcoming Managers Connect regional days!

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===== '''📊 [https://forms.office.com/r/QfCYQMx9Mk What is the best resource or piece of advice you would like to share with other managers right now?]''' =====

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Thanks to feedback from over 500 participants last month, ~~we’ve~~ are preparing a virtual session on the [[#Responsible Use of AI for Managers|Responsible Use of AI for Managers]] offered in English and French on November 18.<div style="text-align: right;">

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Thanks to feedback from over 500 participants last month, we are preparing a virtual session on the [[#Responsible Use of AI for Managers|Responsible Use of AI for Managers]] offered in English and French on November 18.<div style="text-align: right;">

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*Travel and occasional overtime required

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'''~~Apply by~~ October 31, 2025'''

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'''Extended Deadline to apply : October 31, 2025'''

For more information or to send your resume and cover letter, contact: [Mailto:annie.bedard@csps-efpc.gc.ca annie.bedard@csps-efpc.gc.ca]

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📅 '''October 15, 2025 | Virtual | 10:00 am to 11:45 am (ET) | English, with interpretation in French | [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=TRN4-E45&cm_locale=en More details and registration here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">

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~~===Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes===~~

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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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📅 '''October 16, 2025 | Virtual | English, with interpretation in French, 1:00 to 2:00 pm (ET) | [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=COR1-E16&cm_locale=en More details and registrations here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">

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===Responsible Use of AI for Managers===

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work, and managers are leading the way in shaping its responsible use. In our ''May NMC Monthly Check-In question'', managers identified '''''Understanding and leveraging AI tools''''' as one of the '''top leadership topics to develop'''.

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==Spotlight on Resources==

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===~~Think Careers, Even When Opportunities Are Limited~~===

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===Career Conversation Handbook===

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Even in times of uncertainty, meaningful career conversations matter. The '''Career Conversation Handbook''' helps managers support employees in exploring their career ~~paths—and~~ helps employees prepare for productive discussions with their managers.

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Even in times of uncertainty, meaningful career conversations matter. The '''Career Conversation Handbook''' helps managers support employees in exploring their career paths, and helps employees prepare for productive discussions with their managers.

Inside, you’ll find:

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* Tools and resources to support ongoing career growth

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These conversations aren’t just about ~~openings—they~~ help your team reflect, build skills, and plan for the future. Take a few moments to [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000145/SitePages/Plonger-dans-la-conversation-de-carri%C3%A8re.aspx '''explore the handbook'''] and make career growth part of the conversation today.

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These conversations aren’t just about openings, they help your team reflect, build skills, and plan for the future. Take a few moments to [https://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/1000145/SitePages/Plonger-dans-la-conversation-de-carri%C3%A8re.aspx '''explore the handbook'''] and make career growth part of the conversation today.

Other related resources are available here : '''[https://ceric.ca/publications/retain-and-gain-career-management-for-the-public-sector-playbook/ Retain and Engage: Career Management in the Public Sector – CERIC]'''<div style="text-align: right;">

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==National Capital Region==

===Managers’ Connect Event in the NCR===

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[[File:NMC Managers Connect Circle.png|left|frameless|81x81px]]'''~~Managers Connect on~~ October 30 - Registration ~~opens October 9'''~~

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[[File:NMC Managers Connect Circle.png|left|frameless|81x81px]]'''October 30 - Registration is now open !'''

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~~Join us in person for the next '''NMC Managers Connect day in the NCR, focused on resilient and inclusive leadership in uncertain times.~~'''

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~~Programming includes '''Dr. Katy Kamkar''' (Clinical Psychologist~~, ~~and Associate Ombud, Mental Health, PSPC) leading a powerful~~ '''~~workshop on Building Individual Resiliency Pathways''' — gain personalized insights and practical tools to strengthen self-care~~ and ~~resilience. Followed by '''co-development groups to collaborate on real-world~~ leadership ~~challenges~~.'''

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Join us in person for the next NMC Managers Connect day in the NCR, focused on''' resilient and inclusive leadership in uncertain times.'''

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~~In the afternoon, '''~~Dr. ~~Nadia Ferrara'''~~ (~~Ombudsperson~~, ~~ISC & PCO~~) ~~will present~~ '''~~Cultural Humility: A Lifelong Journey~~'''~~, drawing on 30+ years of experience in art therapy~~ and ~~public service. Learn how cultural humility fosters inclusion~~ and ~~deeper connections in the workplace~~. ~~Finally,~~ '''~~a panel of senior leaders~~''' '''~~will share candid stories and strategies on resilience, courage, and adaptability~~.''' ~~The day will conclude with an informal networking at a nearby venue.~~

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Programming includes Dr. Katy Kamkar (Clinical Psychologist, and Associate Ombud, Mental Health, PSPC) leading a powerful '''workshop on Building Individual Resiliency Pathways,''' gain personalized insights and practical tools to strengthen self-care and resilience. Followed by '''co-development groups''' to collaborate on real-world leadership challenges'''.'''

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~~📅 Save~~ the ~~date~~: ~~October~~ 30

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In the afternoon, Dr. Nadia Ferrara (Ombudsperson, ISC & PCO) will present '''Cultural Humility: A Lifelong Journey''', drawing on 30+ years of experience in art therapy and public service. Learn how cultural humility fosters inclusion and deeper connections in the workplace. Finally, a '''panel of senior leaders''' will share candid stories and strategies on resilience, courage, and adaptability'''.''' The day will conclude with an informal networking at a nearby venue.

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'''~~📬 Registration opens~~ October ~~9 – link will be shared in the October newsletter and on the~~ [~~[National Managers' Community (NMC)~~/ ~~Events and Activities|NMC's Events~~ and ~~Activities page]~~].'''<div style="text-align: right;">

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📅 '''October 30, 2025 | In Person | 8:30 am to 4:30 pm | [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/national-capital-region-managers-connect-echanges-entre-gestionnaires-tickets-1781223189509?aff=oddtdtcreator Details and registration here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">

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The program includes 2 workshops facilitated by Mike Lund, a Chartered Mediator with the Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada and an Informal Conflict Resolution Practitioner at the Canada Revenue Agency since 2002.

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Managing Difficult Conversations – the Fundamentals: In this interactive workshop, participants explore effective communication approaches that help to make difficult conversations less difficult. Topics include: the TAD dynamic, Identify Needs and “I” Statements.

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Managing Difficult Conversations : the Fundamentals: In this interactive workshop, participants explore effective communication approaches that help to make difficult conversations less difficult. Topics include: the TAD dynamic, Identify Needs and “I” Statements.

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Delivering Feedback: Participants learn the components of a specific feedback model, then work in pairs or trios to create a feedback approach/statement for a situation they are experiencing.

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Delivering Feedback: Participants will learn the components of a specific feedback model, then work in pairs or trios to create a feedback approach/statement for a situation they are experiencing.

Also planned, a panel of senior leaders will share their experiences and offer concrete perspectives relevant to the issues of today. This will be followed by a Speed Mentoring event where senior leaders will join participants at their tables to answer questions and share their knowledge and experience.

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[[File:NMC Managers Connect Circle.png|left|frameless|81x81px]]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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~~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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For this event, the theme '''“Leadership in Uncertain Times”''' will immerse you in a world of learning, reflection, and collaboration. On the agenda you will find 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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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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In the afternoon, we will have a panel of the most dynamic executives on managerial courage and resilience : ''Sony Perron, Deputy Minister, CED, Lissette Bonilla, Regional Director (Quebec), ISED, Simon Labrecque, Assistant Vice-President, IRB, and Karim Fala, Director General, Service Canada.'' The day will follow 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.

📅 '''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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=== Towards Greater Well-Being Through Movement: A Challenge to take on together – Coming soon! ===

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The RFC’S Interdepartmental Well-Being Committee is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a '''Physical Activity Challenge''' across federal departments and agencies. This initiative aims to encourage everyone to add more movement into their daily routines—fostering a spirit of kindness, motivation, and fun.

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'''Stay tuned!''' Full details about the challenge will be shared soon.

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Get ready to move – together, toward active wellness!

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==British Columbia & Yukon==

===Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George===

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[[File:NMC Managers Connect Circle.png|left|frameless|81x81px]]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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[[File:NMC Managers Connect Circle.png|left|frameless|81x81px]]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'''

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.

📅 '''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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~~===Manager’s Mental Health Toolkit, developed by the BC Federal Council’s Community of Interest on Mental Health~~===

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We’re pleased to share the ''Manager’s Mental Health Toolkit'', developed by the BC Federal Council’s Community of Interest on Mental Health, with contributions from the National Managers’ Community BC and Yukon regional representative and committee members. The toolkit is available on the GCXchange site - ~~[https~~://gcxgce.sharepoint.com/teams/10001947/SitePages/Mental-Health-Guidelines-for-Managers.aspx?xsdata=MDV8MDJ8R3VpbGxhdW1lLlRyb3R0aWVyQGNzcHMtZWZwYy5nYy5jYXw5NTM2MTQxMjdmYjM0NTllMmJlYjA4ZGRkNmI5YTdmZHxlZGMzM2U2OGRhNmU0MDcxYjE4MWNlN2JhNDYxZmJhZXwwfDB8NjM4OTAyODE1MDc4NDYyOTQ3fFVua25vd258VFdGcGJHWnNiM2Q4ZXlKRmJYQjBlVTFoY0draU9uUnlkV1VzSWxZaU9pSXdMakF1TURBd01DSXNJbEFpT2lKWGFXNHpNaUlzSWtGT0lqb2lUV0ZwYkNJc0lsZFVJam95ZlE9PXwwfHx8&sdata=VWhwM1VJVW13aFJ1RmZ0cmZaWkVER0x4cHM3RmRwcU9iYkM3Q0Nnc1RHYz0%3d&clickparams=eyAiWC1BcHBOYW1lIiA6ICJNaWNyb3NvZnQgT3V0bG9vayIsICJYLUFwcFZlcnNpb24iIDogIjE2LjAuMTg4MjcuMjAyMDIiLCAiT1MiIDogIldpbmRvd3MiIH0%3d&SafelinksUrl=https%3a%2f%2fgcxgce.sharepoint.com%2fteams%2f10001947%2fSitePages%2fMental-Health-Guidelines-for-Managers.aspx '''Manager Mental Health Toolkit'''].

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Created in response to the unique mental health challenges faced by federal public service managers, this resource draws on insights from the Mental Health Pulse Survey, the ''Opening the Door to Mental Health'' symposium series, and other key initiatives.

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