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Welcome to '''FAQ’s''' for the ''Mindful Change Leadership Development Program'' - an 8 Week English Pilot
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!Q: Is it going to be delivered in English, French or Bilingual?
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!Q: Est-ce qu'il sera donné en anglais, français ou bilingue?
 
 
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|A: At this time, as it is a pilot, this program will be delivered in English.
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|'''Q: Do I need my managers approval/signature to participate in this training?'''
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In the future it is the intention to deliver it in French at a later date.
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A: As with all training, you should have your managers approval. No paperwork is needed for registering.
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|R: Pour le moment, comme il s'agit d'un projet pilote, ce programme sera offert en anglais.
 
  
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Dans un proche avenir, il est prévu de le donner en français à une date ultérieure.
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Additionally, you can always add this to your Learning Plan or Talent Management Plan.
 
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|Q: Do I need a webcam to participate?
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|'''Q: Do I have to be an official "leader" (team lead, manager, or above) to participate?'''
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|Q: Ai-je besoin d'une caméra web pour participer?
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A: This program is open to all levels, more broadly we all are leaders.
 
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|A: Webcams are always good to have particularly in smaller groups and one-on-one exercises. Having a webcam help others know the face of the person who is talking.
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|R: Les caméras web sont toujours bonnes à avoir, en particulier dans les petits groupes et les exercices individuels.
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A: The program is delivered in both official languages at different times during the year. Usually the Buddy System can be selected on your preferred language.
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Avoir une caméra web aide les autres à connaître le visage de la personne qui parle.
 
 
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|Q: I'm not sure if I have access to WebEx, how can I test that?
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|Q: Je ne suis pas sûr d'avoir accès à WebEx, comment puis-je le tester?
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A: Webcams are always good to have, particularly in smaller groups and one-on-one exercises. Having a webcam help others know the face of the person who is talking, just be conscious of your surroundings or if you're eating.
 
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|A: For testing the WebEx, you can follow this link https://www.webex.com/test-meeting.html
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|'''Q: Can you explain what is the "Buddy System" and how it works?'''
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A: The Buddy System is a small group that remains the same during the 8 weeks of the program, allowing for deeper conversations
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Additionally, you can check the following documents:
 
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* [[:en:images/e/eb/Microphone,_haut-parleur_et_webcam_de_test_WebEx_Testing_microphone,_speaker_and_webcam.pdf|WebEx_Testing_microphone,_speaker_and_webcam.pdf]]
 
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* [[:en:images/a/a2/Introduction_à_Webex_introduction.pdf|Webex_introduction.pdf]]
 
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|R: Pour tester WebEx, vous pouvez suivre ce lien <nowiki>https://www.webex.com/fr/index.html</nowiki>
 
  
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* The Buddy System is created before the first session of the program, and -considering the preference of language and the time zone selected during the registration- participants are randomly assigned to each team. An email is send before the first session, where you can get in touch with your buddies.
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* • <nowiki>https://help.webex.com/fr-fr/bzg2s7/Test-Your-Speaker-and-Microphone-in-Webex-Meetings</nowiki>
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* The Buddy System meets once a week, outside of the weekly program session
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[[Images/a/a2/Introduction à Webex introduction.pdf|Webex_introduction.pdf]]  
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* Each Buddy System agrees on when and for how long to chat
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* It is recommended that you meet at least for 5 minutes per participant to chat
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** Discuss what part of the practice was challenging
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** Share ideas, insights, or ah-ha” moments
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** What you liked the most, etc
 
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|Q: I am on holidays for part of the program, so I will miss some of the sessions - is that a problem?
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|Q: Je suis en vacances pour une partie du programme, donc je vais manquer certaines des sessions - est-ce un problème?
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A: a couple of things here to consider:
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|A: Ideally you're supposed to be available for the whole program, with this, I understand things happen. You should talk with your “Buddy System” about this.
 
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    Vous devriez en parler avec votre "compagnon" à ce sujet.
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* There is no need to report this to the coordinators, reason is '''the accountability resides in the participant and the Buddy System'''
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* If you miss a session, you '''get in touch with your buddy system''' and let them know.
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* The '''sessions are recorded''', and posted within the next 48 hours to each session on the '''[[gccollab:groups/profile/7978973/mcld-program-cohort-cop-coi-program-dlpc-cohorte-cdp-et-cdi|MCLD - Program Cohort, CoP & CoI]]''', within the Blogs section. You are welcome to watch the recordings when you can..
 
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|Q: What is the total required time to participate in this program?
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A: As per the description in the [[Mindful Change Leadership Development Program Invitation|invitation page]].
 
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|A: As per the description in the invitation, from 1 hour and 20 minutes to 2 hours per week
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A: This program is intended to be attended by volunteer participation and connect individually. The reason for this is because there are a couple of sub-groups activities likely to be randomly assigned during the sessions.
 
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A: No, only your commitment to participate throughout the program
 
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A: Yes, everyone who registers is accepted to this program and will receive an outlook calendar meetings invite, likely 5 days prior to the start of the program. In the meantime you can block your calendar.
 
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|A: Webex audio is your best option, thus using your computer’s speakers (headphones, earplugs or similar), and microphone. This is given that some of the exercises requires that you put your hands down.
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A: Definitely yes!!
 
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Latest revision as of 07:29, 23 July 2025

(Disponible en français : Programme de développement du leadership de changement en pleine-conscience » - Questions & réponses) 

Back to Mindful Change Leadership Development Program Invitation
Welcome to FAQ’s Page
Q: Do I need my managers approval/signature to participate in this training?

A: As with all training, you should have your managers approval. No paperwork is needed for registering.

Additionally, you can always add this to your Learning Plan or Talent Management Plan.

Q: Do I have to be an official "leader" (team lead, manager, or above) to participate?

A: This program is open to all levels, more broadly we all are leaders.

Q: Is it going to be delivered in English, French or Bilingual?

A: The program is delivered in both official languages at different times during the year. Usually the Buddy System can be selected on your preferred language.

Q: Do I need a webcam to participate?

A: Webcams are always good to have, particularly in smaller groups and one-on-one exercises. Having a webcam help others know the face of the person who is talking, just be conscious of your surroundings or if you're eating.

Q: Can you explain what is the "Buddy System" and how it works?

A: The Buddy System is a small group that remains the same during the 8 weeks of the program, allowing for deeper conversations

  • The Buddy System is created before the first session of the program, and -considering the preference of language and the time zone selected during the registration- participants are randomly assigned to each team. An email is send before the first session, where you can get in touch with your buddies.
  • The Buddy System meets once a week, outside of the weekly program session
  • Each Buddy System agrees on when and for how long to chat
  • It is recommended that you meet at least for 5 minutes per participant to chat
  • Buddy system meetings are used to:
    • Connect with each other
    • Discuss what part of the practice was challenging
    • Share ideas, insights, or ah-ha” moments
    • What you liked the most, etc
Q: I am on holidays for part of the program, so I will miss some of the sessions - is that a problem?

A: a couple of things here to consider:

  • There is no need to report this to the coordinators, reason is the accountability resides in the participant and the Buddy System
  • If you miss a session, you get in touch with your buddy system and let them know.
  • The sessions are recorded, and posted within the next 48 hours to each session on the MCLD - Program Cohort, CoP & CoI, within the Blogs section. You are welcome to watch the recordings when you can..
Q: What is the total required time to participate in this program?

A: As per the description in the invitation page.

Q: Is this something we can attend as a group? (Like in a team, booking a boardroom)

A: This program is intended to be attended by volunteer participation and connect individually. The reason for this is because there are a couple of sub-groups activities likely to be randomly assigned during the sessions.

Q: Is there any cost associated to this program?

A: No, only your commitment to participate throughout the program

Q: Am I going to receive a confirmation email when I register?

A: Yes, everyone who registers is accepted to this program and will receive an outlook calendar meetings invite, likely 5 days prior to the start of the program. In the meantime you can block your calendar.

Q: What is the platform we'll use?

A: MS-Teams

Q: I already participated in the program, could I join again?

A: Definitely yes!!

Q: I love this program so much, everyone should be taking it. How can I promote it?

A: Thanks for helping, for the invitation to the program, simply use this email blurb for promoting the program 

Back to Mindful Change Leadership Development Program Invitation


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