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==='''♥ NEW MCLD program 2025 English offering w/Buddy System in your preferred language - Information with ''Q&A Session!!''''' ===
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==='''♥ NEW DLCP 2025 program French offering w/Buddy System in your preferred language - Information with ''Q&A Session!!''''' ===
 
=== ''During the information session, we will:'' ===
 
=== ''During the information session, we will:'' ===
*Have the Sponsor's opening remarks: '''Marc Anderson''', Assistant Deputy Minister Education and Social Development Programs and Partnerships Sector
 
 
*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.
**'''Date of the information session: Tuesday, April 15, 2025'''
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* '''Information session:''' TBD, likely the week of Sep 15 or 22, details to come
** '''Time: 12:30pm to 1:25pm ET (Ottawa time)'''
 
** '''[https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NjI5YjEwOWQtZjVkYy00ZTNjLTk0M2YtZGMxMzkxZjQyMjI2%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%225694790a-ee7f-4dea-88c0-58988e5f2927%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22155d1314-9840-4e50-94e9-e655043f61b2%22%7d Join the meeting now]''' (No need to register for the information session)
 
 
'''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''']]
 
'''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''']]
  
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*'''Voluntary''' registration to the program (see below for time & commitment)
 
*'''Voluntary''' registration to the program (see below for time & commitment)
 
*Full and active participation throughout the program, tasks and homework
 
*Full and active participation throughout the program, tasks and homework
*Sessions will be delivered using WebEx platform, as it offers more capacity and functionality that is leveraged during the sessions
 
 
*Have the '''support from your supervisor or manager''' (keep it for your records)
 
*Have the '''support from your supervisor or manager''' (keep it for your records)
  
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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: Tuesday, April 29, 2025'''
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**'''Start date: Thursday, October 9, 2025'''
**'''End date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025'''
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**'''End date: Thursday, November 27, 2025'''
 
**'''Hour: from 12:30pm to 2:00pm ET (Ottawa time)'''
 
**'''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)
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*One call a week with a buddy system, approx. 30 minutes (buddy system in the official language of choice randomly assigned)
 
*Journaling throughout the 8 weeks, 5 to 10 minutes per week
 
*Journaling throughout the 8 weeks, 5 to 10 minutes per week
 
*Participate via the Cohort, a GCCollab Group. [[gccollab:groups/profile/7978973/mcld-program-cohort-cop-coi-program-dlpc-cohorte-cdp-et-cdi|'''Now open''']] as a Community of Practice and Interest
 
*Participate via the Cohort, a GCCollab Group. [[gccollab:groups/profile/7978973/mcld-program-cohort-cop-coi-program-dlpc-cohorte-cdp-et-cdi|'''Now open''']] as a Community of Practice and Interest
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*To register, follow the link here below and just fill your pre-assessment questionnaire
 
*To register, follow the link here below and just fill your pre-assessment questionnaire
  
=== ''Registrations opening soon'' ===
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=== ''Registrations will be open early September.'' ===
  
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)
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If you can't make it for this offering and would 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

Latest revision as of 14:02, 21 August 2025

(Disponible en français : DLCP-MCLD)

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Hoping you are well, welcome to the page of this beautiful "grassroots" mindfulness based program, we are happy you are here. You will find general information about the program, how to connect to a info and Q&A sessions, registration and more details.

Goal of the program / Benefits expected

The goal of this program is to increase self-awareness by developing key skills: Focus, Clarity, Creativity, and Compassion in the service of others and become a better Change Leader, with the option to start a mindfulness practice.

Target Audience: All levels and expertise

Delivered by a team of volunteering facilitators from various Departments and Agencies

Promoting the program: If you would like here is an email blurb for promoting the program


♥ NEW DLCP 2025 program French offering w/Buddy System in your preferred language - Information with Q&A Session!!

During the information session, we will:

  • Share some context about the program, including results from a previous cohort,
  • 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.
  • Information session: TBD, likely the week of Sep 15 or 22, details to come

Note: the recordings are available via the 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: MCLD - 8 Week Program Details. For Frequently Asked Questions, check: MCLD - FAQ

Requisites to participate in the program

The following are the requisites for your participation:

  • Voluntary registration to the program (see below for time & commitment)
  • Full and active participation throughout the program, tasks and homework
  • Have the support from your supervisor or manager (keep it for your records)

Cost, Time & Commitment:

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
    • Start date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
    • End date: Thursday, November 27, 2025
    • Hour: from 12:30pm to 2:00pm ET (Ottawa time)
  • Daily mindfulness practice, 5 to 20 minutes
  • One call a week with a buddy system, approx. 30 minutes (buddy system in the official language of choice randomly assigned)
  • Journaling throughout the 8 weeks, 5 to 10 minutes per week
  • Participate via the Cohort, a GCCollab Group. Now open as a Community of Practice and Interest
  • Complete a 5 min self-assessment, 3 times: before, at the end, and 3 months after the program

Registration & Capacity

the following are parameters for this program:

  • The program will be run like a MOOC (Wikipedia definition)
  • Up to a 600 participants will be admitted on a first come first registered basis.
  • The program is open to all levels and expertise
  • To register, follow the link here below and just fill your pre-assessment questionnaire

Registrations will be open early September.

If you can't make it for this offering and would like to be informed of the next cohort, join the 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

Special Thanks

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