Changes

'''Promoting the program''': If you would like here is an [[MCLD-DLCP invitation email blurb|'''<u>email blurb for promoting the program</u>''']]

'''Promoting the program''': If you would like here is an [[MCLD-DLCP invitation email blurb|'''<u>email blurb for promoting the program</u>''']]

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==='''♥ NEW MCLD program 2025 English offering w/Buddy System in your preferred language - Information with ''Q&A Sessions!! dates to be announced by late March'''''===

==='''♥ NEW MCLD program 2025 English offering w/Buddy System in your preferred language - Information with ''Q&A Sessions!! dates to be announced by late March'''''===

If you'd like to be informed of the next cohort, '''join the''' '''[[gccollab:groups/profile/7978973/mcld-program-cohort-cop-coi-program-dlpc-cohorte-cdp-et-cdi|MCLD - Cohort, CoP & CoI]]'''. All the recordings are under the "Blog" section (you need to join the group to access it)

If you'd like to be informed of the next cohort, '''join the''' '''[[gccollab:groups/profile/7978973/mcld-program-cohort-cop-coi-program-dlpc-cohorte-cdp-et-cdi|MCLD - Cohort, CoP & CoI]]'''. All the recordings are under the "Blog" section (you need to join the group to access it)

In the meantime, you're invited to check Mindfulness related sessions via the '''[[Convergence]]''' page

In the meantime, you're invited to check Mindfulness related sessions via the '''[[Convergence]]''' page

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*Sponsor's opening remakrs

=== ''During the information session, we will:'' ===

*Share some context about the program, including results from a previous cohort,

*Share some context about the program, including results from a previous cohort,

* Share a definition of Mindful Change Leadership, experience a quick mindful exercise,

* Share a definition of Mindful Change Leadership, experience a quick mindful exercise,

* Have an overview the MCLD program, and participate in a Q&A portion.

* Have an overview the MCLD program, and participate in a Q&A portion.

As an interdepartmental initiative, we have the kind presence of the following Sponsors to this beautiful program:

'''Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm ET (Ottawa time)'''

No need to register for the information session, simply join the meeting (link to be updated)

**'''September 17 2024, 12:30pm to 2:00pm ET'''

*'''Heather DeSantis,''' Director General International Affairs and Co-champion for Wellness and Mental Health, IRCC

***Recording: https://youtu.be/sbURc_s4sQQ, and the slides: [[:en:images/d/de/DLCP_Info_session_-_French_24_Sep_2024.pptx|DLCP_Info_session_-_French_24_Sep_2024.pptx]] ‎

'''Note:''' '''the recordings are available''' via the [[gccollab:groups/profile/7978973/mcld-program-cohort-cop-coi-program-dlpc-cohorte-cdp-et-cdi|'''MCLD Program - Cohort, CoP & CoI''']] (you need to join the group to access it), under the "'''Blog'''" section. For other details about the program, check: '''[[Mindful Change Leadership Development Program Details|MCLD - 8 Week Program Details]].''' For Frequently Asked Questions, check: '''[[Mindful Change Leadership Development Program - FAQ|MCLD - FAQ]]'''

=== '''''Requisites to participate in the program''''' ===

=== '''''Requisites to participate in the program''''' ===

Although there is '''no cost''' to the program, you still need your '''manager's approval''' as there is an estimate of up to '''4 hours average per week to participate''', as per the following:

Although there is '''no cost''' to the program, you still need your '''manager's approval''' as there is an estimate of up to '''4 hours average per week to participate''', as per the following:

*One webinar session a week, duration of 1.5 hours, for 8 weeks

*One webinar session a week, duration of 1.5 hours, for 8 weeks

**'''Start date: Thursday, October 3, 2024'''

**'''Start date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025'''

**'''End date: Thursday, November 21, 2024'''

**'''End date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025'''

**'''Hour: from 12:30pm to 2:00pm EST'''

**'''Hour: from 12:30pm to 2:00pm ET (Ottawa time)'''

*Daily mindfulness practice, 5 to 20 minutes

*Daily mindfulness practice, 5 to 20 minutes

*One call a week with a buddy system, approx. 30 minutes (buddy system randomly assigned)

*One call a week with a buddy system, approx. 30 minutes (buddy system randomly assigned)

In the meantime, you're invited to check Mindfulness related sessions via the [[Convergence]] page

In the meantime, you're invited to check Mindfulness related sessions via the [[Convergence]] page

=== Special Thanks ===

=== ''Special Thanks'' ===

''This program is offered to you thanks to the collaboration between:''

''This program is offered to you thanks to the collaboration between:''

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