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| As part of our commitment to engaging you better in 2018–2019, the School held in-person and online '''consultations to inform the School’s next multi-year Service Strategy'''. We focused on '''four key areas''' identified as requiring greater attention: | | As part of our commitment to engaging you better in 2018–2019, the School held in-person and online '''consultations to inform the School’s next multi-year Service Strategy'''. We focused on '''four key areas''' identified as requiring greater attention: |
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− | • data and reporting
| + | * data and reporting |
− | • learning delivery modes
| + | * learning delivery modes |
− | • the learner experience
| + | * the learner experience |
− | • how to better engage organizations in service
| + | * how to better engage organizations in service |
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| In-person sessions were held on June 19, 20, 26 and 27, and online participation opportunities were available through the [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/20206162/canada-school-of-public-service-ecole-de-la-fonction-publique-du-canada?language=en Canada School of Public Service GCconnex group] and [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/1042029/envoilu00c0frvoilu00c0 VOILÀ] on GCcollab from September 12 to October 5. We are currently reviewing and analyzing the input and will report the findings to you in the New Year. | | In-person sessions were held on June 19, 20, 26 and 27, and online participation opportunities were available through the [https://gcconnex.gc.ca/groups/profile/20206162/canada-school-of-public-service-ecole-de-la-fonction-publique-du-canada?language=en Canada School of Public Service GCconnex group] and [https://gccollab.ca/groups/profile/1042029/envoilu00c0frvoilu00c0 VOILÀ] on GCcollab from September 12 to October 5. We are currently reviewing and analyzing the input and will report the findings to you in the New Year. |
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| '''Jennifer Currier, Executive Programs Advisor at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency''', identified five characteristics that are used at CFIA in assessing the aptitudes of potential candidates in their non-EX leadership development program. These aptitudes are sometimes difficult to pinpoint in cases where there is an apparent—but covert—barrier to leadership potential. The five characteristics identified are as follows: | | '''Jennifer Currier, Executive Programs Advisor at the Canadian Food Inspection Agency''', identified five characteristics that are used at CFIA in assessing the aptitudes of potential candidates in their non-EX leadership development program. These aptitudes are sometimes difficult to pinpoint in cases where there is an apparent—but covert—barrier to leadership potential. The five characteristics identified are as follows: |
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− | 1. Gets "stressed out" and makes things worse in difficult, challenging or crisis situations.
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− | 2. Places an inordinate value on his or her technical prowess to the detriment of broader leadership abilities.
| + | # Gets "stressed out" and makes things worse in difficult, challenging or crisis situations. |
− | 3. Has a tendency to blame others or the "situation" for mistakes, performance shortcomings, etc.
| + | # Places an inordinate value on his or her technical prowess to the detriment of broader leadership abilities. |
− | 4. Impedes timely or cost-effective work delivery by being overly hesitant, perfectionist or stubborn.
| + | # Has a tendency to blame others or the "situation" for mistakes, performance shortcomings, etc. |
− | 5. Has tunnel vision: focuses on what happens in their own unit to the exclusion of broader issues.
| + | # Impedes timely or cost-effective work delivery by being overly hesitant, perfectionist or stubborn. |
| + | # Has tunnel vision: focuses on what happens in their own unit to the exclusion of broader issues. |
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| '''Mélanie Legault, Executive Coach and Talent Management Advisor at Transport Canada''', spoke about a leadership development program for non-EXs in her department. Interested applicants are screened into the program upon senior management approval, with each participant being offered an 18-month leadership development assignment. As part of the leadership development program, Mélanie provides one-on-one coaching, access to information on leadership development opportunities, an analysis of strengths and weaknesses and an articulation of areas for improvement, among other components. | | '''Mélanie Legault, Executive Coach and Talent Management Advisor at Transport Canada''', spoke about a leadership development program for non-EXs in her department. Interested applicants are screened into the program upon senior management approval, with each participant being offered an 18-month leadership development assignment. As part of the leadership development program, Mélanie provides one-on-one coaching, access to information on leadership development opportunities, an analysis of strengths and weaknesses and an articulation of areas for improvement, among other components. |