Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles Program 2024

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What is Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles Program (LLMC)?

LLMC is a one-of-a-kind program created to make a difference in the Federal Public Service. It is the largest group mentoring program for Government of Canada Public Service Members and Canadian Armed Forces members. It helps participants pursue both personal and professional growth.

Starting in September 2024 LLMC is a 10-week inclusive leadership development program that focuses on immersive learning in a group mentoring setting. The weekly time commitment is 1.5 - 2.5 hours.

LLMC was created in 2021 based on consultations with the people at Materiel Group at National Defence. The consultations at the time were taking place as part of LLMC Founder Samantha Moonsammy’s new role as the Diversity and Inclusion Section Head as she worked on creating the Diversity and Inclusion Action plan for the organization. The conversations she participated in highlighted many things. People wanted to build connections with their colleagues, they wanted to contribute more, and they wanted the chance for promotions. The challenge was they didn’t know where to start. The answer was found right in the Clerk’s Call to Action.

Founders' Message

“Thank you” doesn’t feel like enough to describe how happy we are, for you to have made the commitment to join the Lifting as you Lead Mentoring Circles program , organized by the Diversity and Inclusion Office, Materiel Group, National Defence, and open to all Federal Public Service members and members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

What began as a simple idea from our consultations has grown into a thriving network, addressing the desire for meaningful networking and professional growth.

There’s Power in People Coming Together

You're now part of a diverse network of inclusive-minded leaders, assigned to a circle—a small, trusted group for goal achievement in a safe space. This circle will facilitate learning from others' experiences and diverse perspectives, expanding your knowledge and tactical skills.

LLMC offers a unique opportunity for sponsorship, especially for deserving equity groups. Sponsorship is an intentional relationship where influential individuals advocate for career advancement and barrier removal.

By actively engaging with your circle, sharing experiences, and fostering connections, you'll unlock personal and professional growth opportunities. This knowledge empowers you to advance in your career.

The Time to Act is Now!

Thank you for answering the Call to Action, committing to creating a psychologically safer workplace for all, especially those from deserving equity groups.

We hope you will feel a real and fundamental shift throughout the program. And together we will celebrate all the hard work you put into this experience. Thank you for showing up for yourself, your family, your organization and the community you’re called to serve.

Going forward, take advantage of all the networking that will take place, meet new LLMC members in GCmessage and on LinkedIn, and lean into the Masterclasses. Choose to stay consistent with that next level version of you. We are rooting for you.

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Cohort 5 - Application

Are you interested in joining a growing network of enthusiastic learners, visionary leaders, and engaged listeners? Are you looking for an experience that will equip you with the skills to take meaningful action for diversity, equity, and inclusion?

Application form coming soon!

Connect | Elevate | Inspire

LLMC is a people-powered movement and answers the Clerk’s Call to Action. Through this lens, the LLMC program provides members with an innovative space and opportunity to actively participate in making our workplaces inclusive and building their leadership skills.

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Program Overview

Please visit the LLMC Cohort 4 Program Overview page for all relevant content to Cohort 4!

Schedule

Explore the LLMC schedule and discover if the program resonates with you. Circle sessions are 75 minutes.

2024 Schedule
July 11 August 22 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Learning Lounges | Presentation | Transcript
September 5 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Learning Lounge - Circle Leader Training | Presentation | Transcript
September 10 - 11 90 minutes	Meet Your Circle Members
September 17 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm ET	LLMC 2024 Launch Event
September 23 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET	Masterclass #1 - The Power of Sponsorship: Navigating for Career Advancement
September 26 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Lounge
October 1 - 2 90 minutes	Circle #1 - Sponsorship and Career Building
October 4 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Lounge
October 7 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET	Masterclass #2 - Inclusive Leadership: Building Cultures of Belonging
October 10 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Lounge
October 15 - 16 90 minutes	Circle #2 - Inclusive Leadership
October 18 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Lounge
October 21 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET	Masterclass #3 - Say Less, Get More: Mastering Effective Negotiation
October 24 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Lounge
October 29 - 30 90 minutes	Circle #3 - Mastering the Art of Negotiation
November 1 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Lounge
November 4 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET	Masterclass #4 - The Values and Ethics of Human Rights Work in the Federal Public Service
November 7 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Lounge
November 12 - 13 90 minutes	Circle #4 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility: A Non-Performative Approach
November 15 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Lounge
November 18 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET	Masterclass #5 - Self-Compassion and Neuroplasticity
November 21 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Lounge
November 26 - 27 120 minutes	Circle #5 - Self-Compassion and Neuroplasticity
November 29 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET	LLMC Lounge
March 18 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm ET	Lifting as you Lead 2024 Graduation Ceremony

Launch

Recording

Find my Circle

The link below is to a full directory of LLMC participants, grouped by Circle. This document is password protected and is searchable by typing Control+F on your keyboard. You have received an email with the password and instructions on accessing the LLMC program network. Please do not share the password.

Find my Circle

Networking Best Practices

Masterclasses

	Topic
September 23, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Time	The Power of Sponsorship: Navigating for Career Advancement
October 7, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Time	Inclusive Leadership: Building Cultures of Belonging
October 21, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Time	Say Less, Get More: Mastering Effective Negotiation
November 4, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Time	The Values and Ethics of Human Rights Work in the Federal Public Service
November 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Eastern Time	Self-Compassion and Neuroplasticity

Circle Discussion Guides

Meet Your Circle Members (PDF | PowerPoint)

Circle #1 - Sponsorship and Career Building (PDF | PowerPoint | PowerPoint - DWAN | Accessible PDF)

Circle #2 - Inclusive Leadership (PDF | PowerPoint | PowerPoint - DWAN | Accessible PDF)

Circle #3 - Mastering the Art of Negotiation (PDF | PowerPoint | PowerPoint - DWAN | Accessible PDF)

Circle #4 - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility: A Non-Performative Approach (PDF | PowerPoint | PowerPoint - DWAN | Accessible PDF)

Circle #5 - Self-Compassion and Neuroplasticity (PDF | PowerPoint | PowerPoint - DWAN)

Learning Library

Add to your toolkit by exploring the LLMC Learning Library

In the News

LLMC Information Session

Promotional Kit

You are encouraged to promote this program and the resource guides within your organization. Within this page, you will find a promotional kit that you and your team can use to share information with your team and help start or continue the conversation about equity, diversity, accessibility, and inclusion.

Brochure

Pitch presentation

Pitch Presentation - PowerPoint

Pitch Presentation Speaking Notes

PDF of Pitch Presentation

Notes for chat

Social Media

LinkedIn Post	Facebook and Instagram Post	Facebook and Instagram Story	Sample Caption Text

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Be the Change in the Federal Public Service

We understand that your busy life is already filled with numerous commitments, but we encourage you to spare a few moments and allow us to present a case for you to participate in the 4th cohort of the LLMC program.

The Time to Act is Now!

By actively engaging with your Circle members, sharing your story, knowledge, and questions, and fostering connections within the broader LLMC network, you will unlock opportunities for personal and professional growth. The knowledge you acquire through these interactions will empower you to advance in your career.

LLMC is a call to action for you to become a change-maker through sharing what you learned with those in your organisation and by integrating it into your daily actions. By applying for this program, you are committing to use what you learn to create a psychologically safer workplace for everyone, especially those from deserving equity groups.

Applying to this program means you are committing to actively participate in all five circle sessions. Masterclasses are optional but we encourage you to attend as they will provide you with tangible hands-on learning related to each week's topic.

The LLMC Program was created with inspiration from the Lean In Circle program created by Sheryl Sandberg. Our program was created to make a difference in the Federal Public Service and relies on the Circle format to help members pursue both personal and professional growth.

There's Power in People Coming Together

The Circle format provides a small trustworthy group to help you reach your goals in a safe and brave space. A Circle is a supportive group that can help members learn from each other’s experiences and benefit from other ways of thinking. By applying to the program, you are making a commitment to learning. Through this commitment, you will expand your knowledge and tactical skills.

The LLMC program will provide a unique opportunity to connect with others who are looking to sponsor or be sponsored. Sponsorship is an important tool in the federal public service, especially for those identifying as part of a deserving equity group. Sponsorship is a proactive and intentional relationship where a person in a position of power or influence advocates for and actively supports individuals from deserving equity groups, thereby helping them advance their careers and overcome systemic barriers.

The LLMC program was created and is organized by the Diversity and Inclusion Office, Materiel Group, National Defence.

Eligibility

We are looking for any federal public servants who have support from their supervisor to participate in the program.

Everyone means everyone. Take the 3-3-3 challenge and recruit from the EX-community, management and members from coast to coast. Let’s surround ourselves with people who will lift you higher. We look forward to welcoming you to the program. Let’s work together to foster a greater sense of community and belonging within the public service.

Official Languages

There is no official language requirement to participate in the program. The program’s learning components will be provided in both official languages.

Circle Leader Training

Presentation

Testimonials

Other LLMC Cohorts

2021

2021 Testimonials

2022

2023

FAQ

We welcome your feedback

Do you have questions about LLMC? Reach out anytime to ask a question or just send us your suggestions to [Team, Materiel Group, L1 Diversity and Inclusion Office]