Line 2: |
Line 2: |
| __NOEDITSECTION__ | | __NOEDITSECTION__ |
| '''[[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Septembre 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''' | | '''[[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Septembre 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''' |
| + | *[[#Navigating Fall Challenges: Share Your Perspective on AI|Navigating Fall Challenges: Share Your Perspective on AI]] |
| *[[#We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)|We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)]] | | *[[#We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)|We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)]] |
| '''Events and Celebrations''' | | '''Events and Celebrations''' |
Line 10: |
Line 11: |
| *[[#Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes|Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes]] | | *[[#Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes|Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes]] |
| '''Spotlight on Resources''' | | '''Spotlight on Resources''' |
| + | *[[#Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)|Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)]] |
| *[[#Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies|Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies]] | | *[[#Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies|Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies]] |
| *[[#The Role of Managers Throughout the Procurement Process|The Role of Managers Throughout the Procurement Process]] | | *[[#The Role of Managers Throughout the Procurement Process|The Role of Managers Throughout the Procurement Process]] |
− | *[[#Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)|Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)]]
| |
| '''Regional News''' | | '''Regional News''' |
| | | |
Line 29: |
Line 30: |
| *[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George|Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George]] | | *[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George|Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George]] |
| *[[#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]] | | *[[#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]] |
| + | |
| + | |
| + | [[#Opportunities to participate as a mentor at the FYN Future Leaders Forum and In Person Learning Days|Opportunities to participate as a mentor at the FYN Future Leaders Forum and In Person Learning Days]] |
| ---- | | ---- |
| ==NMC Insight== | | ==NMC Insight== |
− | ===tbd=== | + | |
− | <div style="text-align: right;"> | + | === Navigating Fall Challenges: Share Your Perspective on AI === |
| + | As fall 2025 settles in with its renewed energy, it’s a great time to pause and reflect. The season often brings shifting priorities, a heavier workload, and the challenge of keeping teams aligned after the summer break. Small actions, like checking in with your team, setting clear priorities, and leveraging available tools can make a big difference. And remember, the NMC community is here to support you. |
| + | |
| + | This month, we’re bringing back the '''NMC Monthly Insight Question''', a simple way to check in on managers’ realities and spark meaningful conversations across departments. In June, many of you highlighted ''“Understanding and leveraging AI tools”'' as a top leadership priority. With AI on everyone’s mind, the NMC is exploring sessions to support managers where it’s needed most. |
| + | |
| + | To help us move forward this month, we’re asking: |
| + | |
| + | 📊 '''[https://forms.office.com/r/WFhDHrQa88 How confident do you feel about integrating AI tools into your team's work and which aspects of AI would be most valuable for your growth as a manager?]''' |
| + | |
| + | And if you’re curious, you can also revisit some of the insightful responses from the [[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Août 2025#Ce%20que%20vous%20nous%20avez%20dit%20.E2.80.93%20R.C3.A9sultats%20du%20point%20de%20vue%20des%20gestionnaires%20de%20juillet|previous editions]].<div style="text-align: right;"> |
| [[#top|Back to top]] | | [[#top|Back to top]] |
| </div> | | </div> |
Line 108: |
Line 121: |
| ---- | | ---- |
| ===Leading with Integrity: Understanding the Procurement Ombud’s Role=== | | ===Leading with Integrity: Understanding the Procurement Ombud’s Role=== |
− | [[File:NMC Banner ENG. National Series Top 3 .jpg|left|frameless|260x260px]]Change is constant and how you lead through it matters more than ever. As a manager, your leadership can either ease the transition or amplify resistance. Understanding how to support diverse reactions to change is key to fostering trust, engagement, and resilience in your team.
| + | As managers, whether you're purchasing pencils, booking training, renting meeting space, ordering catering, or managing large-scale projects—this session is for you. |
| + | |
| + | Join us for an informative webinar designed specifically for Government of Canada managers. The Office of the Procurement Ombud (OPO) is a neutral and independent organization that helps resolve contracting disputes between businesses and the federal government. We also review systemic procurement issues and make recommendations to improve federal contracting practices. |
| + | |
| + | This session will help you understand: |
| + | |
| + | * The OPO’s mandate and services |
| + | |
| + | * How we support fairness, transparency, and efficiency in federal procurement |
| | | |
− | Join us for an inspiring session that will explore the top three things every manager should know about leading change. You’ll reflect on your leadership style, uncover your strengths, and learn how to lead with greater clarity and intention through every phase of change.
| + | * When and how our services may apply to your work—even if you’re not a procurement specialist |
| | | |
− | Discover practical tools to help you adjust your leadership posture, inspire your team, and build a healthier, more human, and more aligned workplace.
| + | * How we can help resolve disputes and prevent issues before they escalate |
| | | |
− | 📅 '''September 23, 2025 | Virtual | More details and registration here: [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/top-3-things-managers-should-know-about-eng-tickets-1438972127369?aff=oddtdtcreator English session 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm (ET)] - [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-top-3-choses-que-les-gestionnaires-doivent-savoir-sur-fr-1439003741929?aff=oddtdtcreator French session 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)]'''<div style="text-align: right;"> | + | 📅 '''October 16, 2025 | Virtual | More details and registration here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leading-with-integrity-understanding-the-procurement-ombuds-role-tickets-1645186128999?aff=oddtdtcreator English session 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET)] or [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diriger-avec-integrite-le-role-de-lombuds-de-lapprovisionnement-tickets-1645283299639?aff=oddtdtcreator French session 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm (ET)]'''<div style="text-align: right;"> |
| [[#top|Back to top]] | | [[#top|Back to top]] |
| </div> | | </div> |
Line 129: |
Line 150: |
| ==Spotlight on Resources== | | ==Spotlight on Resources== |
| | | |
− | ===Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies=== | + | ===Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)=== |
| + | The Public Service Commission has developed valuable resources to assist you throughout this journey. The comprehensive [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/public-service-hiring-guides/selection-employees-retention-layoff-guide-managers-hr.html guide for managers and HR specialists] covers everything you need to know before, during, and after a SERLO, ensuring that you are well-prepared and confident in your decisions. |
| + | |
| + | Once you've read through the guide, it is highly recommended to watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbAtPJq5XVM HR Council SmartShop: Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)]. The smartshop provides an insightful overview of the steps and requirements involved in conducting a SERLO. |
| + | |
| + | For an overview of the workforce adjustment including SERLO, you can register to the online self-paced course: [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=COR123&cm_locale=en Understanding Workforce Adjustment (COR123)] at the Canada School of Public Service.<div style="text-align: right;"> |
| + | [[#top|Back to top]] |
| + | </div> |
| + | ----<h3>Updated Government of Canada Materiel Management Community Competencies</h3> |
| The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has updated the Government of Canada (GC) [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/investment-management-communities/materiel-management-community-competencies.html Materiel Management Community Competencies], which is an update to the 2021 Materiel Management Competencies. | | The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat has updated the Government of Canada (GC) [https://www.canada.ca/en/treasury-board-secretariat/services/professional-development/investment-management-communities/materiel-management-community-competencies.html Materiel Management Community Competencies], which is an update to the 2021 Materiel Management Competencies. |
| | | |
Line 145: |
Line 174: |
| </div> | | </div> |
| ---- | | ---- |
− | ===Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)=== | + | ===<span style="color:#BF3341;">Regional News</span>=== |
− | The Public Service Commission has developed valuable resources to assist you throughout this journey. The comprehensive [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/services/public-service-hiring-guides/selection-employees-retention-layoff-guide-managers-hr.html guide for managers and HR specialists] covers everything you need to know before, during, and after a SERLO, ensuring that you are well-prepared and confident in your decisions.
| |
− | | |
− | Once you've read through the guide, it is highly recommended to watch the [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbAtPJq5XVM HR Council SmartShop: Selection of Employees for Retention or Layoff (SERLO)]. The smartshop provides an insightful overview of the steps and requirements involved in conducting a SERLO.
| |
− | | |
− | For an overview of the workforce adjustment including SERLO, you can register to the online self-paced course: [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=COR123&cm_locale=en Understanding Workforce Adjustment (COR123)] at the Canada School of Public Service.<div style="text-align: right;">
| |
− | [[#top|Back to top]]
| |
− | </div>
| |
− | ----<h2><span style="color:#BF3341;">Regional News</span></h2>
| |
| ==Atlantic== | | ==Atlantic== |
| ===Managers’ Connect Event in St-John’s=== | | ===Managers’ Connect Event in St-John’s=== |
Line 179: |
Line 200: |
| ==National Capital Region== | | ==National Capital Region== |
| ===Managers’ Connect Event in Gatineau=== | | ===Managers’ Connect Event in Gatineau=== |
| + | [[File:NMC Managers Connect Circle.png|left|frameless|81x81px]] |
| '''Managers Connect on October 30 - Registration opens October 9''' | | '''Managers Connect on October 30 - Registration opens October 9''' |
| | | |
Line 195: |
Line 217: |
| ==Ontario== | | ==Ontario== |
| ===Managers’ Connect Event in Toronto=== | | ===Managers’ Connect Event in Toronto=== |
| + | [[File:NMC Managers Connect Circle.png|left|frameless|81x81px]] |
| '''"Empowered Connections: Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Conversations"''' | | '''"Empowered Connections: Emotional Intelligence & Leadership Conversations"''' |
| | | |
Line 213: |
Line 236: |
| ==Prairies & Northwest Territories== | | ==Prairies & Northwest Territories== |
| ===Managers’ Connect Event in Calgary=== | | ===Managers’ Connect Event in Calgary=== |
| + | [[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 networking on October 7th in Calgary. | | The National Managers’ Community (NMC) is pleased to offer you a day of professional development and networking on October 7th in Calgary. |
| | | |
Line 227: |
Line 251: |
| ==Quebec & Nunavut== | | ==Quebec & Nunavut== |
| ===Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal=== | | ===Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal=== |
| + | [[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. | | 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. |
| | | |
Line 239: |
Line 264: |
| ==British Columbia & Yukon== | | ==British Columbia & Yukon== |
| ===Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George=== | | ===Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George=== |
− | 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![[File:NMC Managers Connect Circle.png|left|frameless|81x81px]]'''Topic of the day : Mastering Conflict Resolution: Theory, Practice, and Collaborative Leadership''' | + | [[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. | | 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. |
Line 254: |
Line 280: |
| It offers practical tools to promote mental wellbeing, foster psychological safety, and support managers in creating healthy, high-performing teams.<div style="text-align: right;"> | | It offers practical tools to promote mental wellbeing, foster psychological safety, and support managers in creating healthy, high-performing teams.<div style="text-align: right;"> |
| [[#top|Back to top]] | | [[#top|Back to top]] |
− | </div>[[#top|Back to top]] | + | </div> |
| + | ---- |
| + | |
| + | === '''Opportunities to participate as a mentor at the FYN Future Leaders Forum and In Person Learning Days''' === |
| + | '''FYN In Person Learning Days:''' a full day of career development featuring hands-on activities, insightful discussions, and networking opportunities to support your career growth. The learning days are being held in the Atlantic provinces, Northern Ontario and Manitoba this fall. |
| + | |
| + | '''FYN Future Leaders Forum''': A leadership development day designed to inspire, equip, and empower aspiring leaders through workshops, mentorship and networking opportunities. The forums are being offered in the Atlantic provinces and in Manitoba this Fall. |
| + | |
| + | Participate as a Mentor! |
| + | |
| + | A speed mentoring session is being offered at each in-person learning day and Future Leaders Forum. Managers can register to participate as a mentor at the following links: |
| + | |
| + | * In-person learning days: [https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8uh8clanLkGkxpUgStaNhETW_W4x9I5Nn1dpvOl3pMJUNTlDSjlNR1BHU0JUVFoyQVNUN0M3MlE5UC4u&route=shorturl https://forms.office.com/r/6NhhikvCr4] |
| + | * Future Leaders Forum: [https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=8uh8clanLkGkxpUgStaNhETW_W4x9I5Nn1dpvOl3pMJUQ0pPWUxPM1pUVDFRS0IzQ1dPR0dJQzFDTS4u&route=shorturl https://forms.office.com/r/ikZANM9jvx] |
| + | <div style="text-align: right;"> |
| + | [[#top|Back to top]] |
| + | </div> |
| + | |
| ----[[File:NMC-Logo leaf.jpg|center|alt=|frameless]]<center> | | ----[[File:NMC-Logo leaf.jpg|center|alt=|frameless]]<center> |
| Learn more [[National Managers' Community (NMC)/ About Us|about the NMC]] and how we help support managers | | Learn more [[National Managers' Community (NMC)/ About Us|about the NMC]] and how we help support managers |