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'''[[Communauté nationale des gestionnaires (CNG) / Infolettre de la CNG / Octobre 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 / Octobre 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'''
 
*[[#Managers Engaged and Inspired!|Managers Engaged and Inspired!]]
 
*[[#Managers Engaged and Inspired!|Managers Engaged and Inspired!]]
*[[#We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)|We're Hiring: Atlantic Regional Lead – National Managers’ Community (NMC)]]
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'''Events and Celebrations'''
 
'''Events and Celebrations'''
 
*[[#Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month|Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month]]
 
*[[#Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month|Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month]]
 
*[[#Leading Through Technological Change|Leading Through Technological Change]]
 
*[[#Leading Through Technological Change|Leading Through Technological Change]]
*[[#Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes|Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes]]
   
*[[#CSPS Virtual Café Series: A Conversation on Mental Health with Dr. Bill Howatt|CSPS Virtual Café Series: A Conversation on Mental Health with Dr. Bill Howatt]]
 
*[[#CSPS Virtual Café Series: A Conversation on Mental Health with Dr. Bill Howatt|CSPS Virtual Café Series: A Conversation on Mental Health with Dr. Bill Howatt]]
 
*[[#Leader Conversations|Leader Conversations]]
 
*[[#Leader Conversations|Leader Conversations]]
 
*[[#Responsible Use of AI for Managers|Responsible Use of AI for Managers]]
 
*[[#Responsible Use of AI for Managers|Responsible Use of AI for Managers]]
 
'''Spotlight on Resources'''
 
'''Spotlight on Resources'''
*[[National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / October 2025#Think Careers, Even When Opportunities Are Limited|'''Career Conversation Handbook''']]
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'''Regional News'''
 
'''Regional News'''
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*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Charlottetown PEI|Managers’ Connect Event in Charlottetown PEI]]
   
[[#National Capital Region|'''National Capital Region''']]
 
[[#National Capital Region|'''National Capital Region''']]
 
*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in the NCR|Managers’ Connect Event in the NCR]]
 
*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in the NCR|Managers’ Connect Event in the NCR]]
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[[#Quebec_&_Nunavut|'''Quebec & Nunavut''']]
 
[[#Quebec_&_Nunavut|'''Quebec & Nunavut''']]
 
*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal|Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal]]
 
*[[#Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal|Managers’ Connect Event in Montréal]]
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*[[#Towards Greater Well-Being Through Movement: A Challenge to take on together – Coming soon!|Towards Greater Well-Being Through Movement: A Challenge to take on together – Coming soon!]]
 
[[#British_Columbia_&_Yukon|'''British Columbia & Yukon''']]
 
[[#British_Columbia_&_Yukon|'''British Columbia & Yukon''']]
 
*[[#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]]
      
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📅  '''October 15, 2025 | Virtual | 10:00 am to 11:45 am (ET) | English, with interpretation in French | [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=TRN4-E45&cm_locale=en More details and registration here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
 
📅  '''October 15, 2025 | Virtual | 10:00 am to 11:45 am (ET) | English, with interpretation in French | [https://catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalog=TRN4-E45&cm_locale=en More details and registration here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
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===Efficient Practices for Faster Staffing Processes===
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Staffing positions in the public service has been a persistent challenge for managers, with time delays impacting both efficiency and productivity.
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===Responsible Use of AI for Managers===
 
===Responsible Use of AI for Managers===
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work, and managers are leading the way in shaping its responsible use. In our ''May NMC Monthly Check-In question'', managers identified '''''Understanding and leveraging AI tools''''' as one of the '''top leadership topics to develop'''.
 
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work, and managers are leading the way in shaping its responsible use. In our ''May NMC Monthly Check-In question'', managers identified '''''Understanding and leveraging AI tools''''' as one of the '''top leadership topics to develop'''.
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==Spotlight on Resources==
 
==Spotlight on Resources==
===Think Careers, Even When Opportunities Are Limited===
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===Career Conversation Handbook===
 
Even in times of uncertainty, meaningful career conversations matter. The '''Career Conversation Handbook''' helps managers support employees in exploring their career paths, and helps employees prepare for productive discussions with their managers.
 
Even in times of uncertainty, meaningful career conversations matter. The '''Career Conversation Handbook''' helps managers support employees in exploring their career paths, and helps employees prepare for productive discussions with their managers.
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For this event, the theme '''“Leadership in Uncertain Times”''' will immerse you in a world of learning, reflection, and collaboration. On the agenda you will find a workshop on difficult conversations in times of change led by Marine Agogué, Director of the Pierre Péladeau, Leadership and Management Centre at Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) Montreal and her team. [https://centreleadership.hec.ca/en/ Accueil - Pierre Péladeau Center - Leadership and Management]
 
For this event, the theme '''“Leadership in Uncertain Times”''' will immerse you in a world of learning, reflection, and collaboration. On the agenda you will find a workshop on difficult conversations in times of change led by Marine Agogué, Director of the Pierre Péladeau, Leadership and Management Centre at Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC) Montreal and her team. [https://centreleadership.hec.ca/en/ Accueil - Pierre Péladeau Center - Leadership and Management]
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In the afternoon, a '''panel of executives''' will share insights on managerial courage and resilience, followed by '''co-development groups''' using collective intelligence to address common challenges. The day will conclude with informal networking,a great opportunity to connect and continue the discussions.
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In the afternoon, we will have a panel of the most dynamic executives on managerial courage and resilience : ''Sony Perron, Deputy Minister, CED, Lissette Bonilla, Regional Director (Quebec), ISED, Simon Labrecque, Assistant Vice-President, IRB, and Karim Fala, Director General, Service Canada.'' The day will follow by '''co-development groups''' using collective intelligence to address common challenges. The day will conclude with informal networking,a great opportunity to connect and continue the discussions.
    
📅 '''October 22, 2025 | In Person | 8:30 am to 4:15 pm | [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/montreal-echanges-entre-gestionnaires-managers-connect-tickets-1680101652269?aff=oddtdtcreator Details and registration here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
 
📅 '''October 22, 2025 | In Person | 8:30 am to 4:15 pm | [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/montreal-echanges-entre-gestionnaires-managers-connect-tickets-1680101652269?aff=oddtdtcreator Details and registration here]'''<div style="text-align: right;">
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=== Towards Greater Well-Being Through Movement: A Challenge to take on together – Coming soon! ===
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The RFC’S Interdepartmental Well-Being Committee is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of a '''Physical Activity Challenge''' across federal departments and agencies. This initiative aims to encourage everyone to add more movement into their daily routines—fostering a spirit of kindness, motivation, and fun.
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'''Stay tuned!''' Full details about the challenge will be shared soon.
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Get ready to move – together, toward active wellness!
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==British Columbia & Yukon==
 
==British Columbia & Yukon==
 
===Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George===
 
===Managers’ Connect Event in Prince George===
[[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'''
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[[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.