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This practical guide is the result of a partnership between the National Managers’ Community (NMC) and the Association of Professional Executives of the Public Service of Canada (APEX).
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While the content is largely based on the APEX Practical Guide for New Executives, it has been adapted to suit the broader needs of the middle management community, with a special focus on leadership assessment and readiness for an executive role, as well as tangible tips and advice on how to prepare for competitions at the EX level.
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We would like to acknowledge the contributions of the Public Service Commission’s Personnel Psychology Centre and the Canada School of Public Service to the content of this guide.
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We also want to thank all the managers who took the time to contribute ideas and validate various sections of this guide.
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Lastly, thank you to Bailey Murdoch for her contributions and advice throughout the guide in her capacity as an Integral Master Coach™.