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*[[#The Responsible Use of AI for Managers|The Responsible Use of AI for Managers]]

*[[#Navigating AI: Age of the Agent for Public Service|Navigating AI: Age of the Agent for Public Service]]

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*[[#Creating An Inclusive Workplace Culture|Creating an Inclusive Workplace Culture]]

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*[[#Creating An Inclusive Workplace Culture|Creating An Inclusive Workplace Culture]]

*[[#Giving and Receiving Feedback: Why This Emotional Intelligence Skill Can Strengthen or Destroy Teams|Giving and Receiving Feedback: Why This Emotional Intelligence Skill Can Strengthen or Destroy Teams]]

*[[#NMC virtual Leadership panel : Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations|NMC Virtual Leadership Panel : Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectation]]

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!Strategy & Efficiency

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|'''Pieces of advice:'''“Protect your mental health. Supporting your team starts with supporting yourself.”

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|'''Pieces of advice:''' “Protect your mental health. Supporting your team starts with supporting yourself.”

“Don’t hesitate to take care of yourself! A single day off can make a huge difference.”

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|'''Quotes:'''“Listen to your employees. Empower them. Lead rather than manage.”

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|'''Quotes:''' “Listen to your employees. Empower them. Lead rather than manage.”

“Be flexible, everyone works differently. Support employees to grow in ways that work best for them.”

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|'''Quotes:'''“Eliminate redundant work before it starts. It saves time and boosts credibility.”

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|'''Quotes:''' “Eliminate redundant work before it starts. It saves time and boosts credibility.”

“Use AI tools to streamline processes before they do the work for you!”

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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'''.

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The NMC is hosting an engaging '''virtual session''' on '''the ~~responsible use~~ of ~~generative~~ AI in the federal public service'''. Based on the Government of Canada’s guidance, this session will explore how to balance innovation with accountability, transparency, privacy, and risk management.

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The NMC is hosting an engaging '''virtual session''' on '''the Responsible Use of Generative AI in the federal public service'''. Based on the Government of Canada’s guidance, this session will explore how to balance innovation with accountability, transparency, privacy, and risk management.

Use this opportunity to '''ask questions and gain clarity on your concerns''' so you can lead with confidence and support your team’s use of AI tools responsibly and ethically while staying true to public service values.

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📅 '''~~Novembre~~ 18, 2025 | Virtual | Details and registrations : [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/utilisation-responsable-de-lia-pour-les-gestionnaires-seance-en-francais-tickets-1777978845589?aff=oddtdtcreator French 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET)] or [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/responsible-use-of-ai-for-managers-english-session-tickets-1688576179809?aff=oddtdtcreator English 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)]'''

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📅 '''November 18, 2025 | Virtual | Details and registrations : [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/utilisation-responsable-de-lia-pour-les-gestionnaires-seance-en-francais-tickets-1777978845589?aff=oddtdtcreator French 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET)] or [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/responsible-use-of-ai-for-managers-english-session-tickets-1688576179809?aff=oddtdtcreator English 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)]'''

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===Giving and Receiving Feedback: Why This Emotional Intelligence Skill Can Strengthen or Destroy Teams===

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Discover how effective feedback can transform your team dynamics. The Canadian Innovation Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace in partnership with the National Managers Community, are proud to welcome '''Dr. Karyn Gordon''', to deliver a practical, research-based session on how to give and receive feedback across generations to build trust, boost engagement, and strengthen collaboration.

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Discover how effective feedback can transform your team dynamics. The Canadian Innovation Centre for Mental Health in the Workplace in partnership with the National Managers' Community, are proud to welcome '''Dr. Karyn Gordon''', to deliver a practical, research-based session on how to give and receive feedback across generations to build trust, boost engagement, and strengthen collaboration.

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This '''interactive webinar, will ~~be about''' '''~~:'''

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This '''interactive webinar will explore:'''

* How generational differences influence feedback styles

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===NMC ~~virtual~~ Leadership ~~panel~~ : Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations===

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===NMC Virtual Leadership Panel : Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations===

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Join us for a timely virtual panel on Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations. Based on feedback from more than 1,000 managers from our ~~monthly~~ Check-in question, this selected top-priority topic ~~address~~ the uncertainty, limited influence, and evolving expectations many of you are experiencing. To support you, we’re bringing together experienced senior leaders in each official language to share how they interpret and balance expectations, communicate priorities, and empower managers to lead with confidence.

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Join us for a timely virtual panel on Navigating Senior Leaders’ Expectations. Based on feedback from more than 1,000 managers from our ''June Monthly Check-in question'', this selected top-priority topic addresses the uncertainty, limited influence, and evolving expectations many of you are experiencing. To support you, we’re bringing together experienced senior leaders in each official language to share how they interpret and balance expectations, communicate priorities, and empower managers to lead with confidence.

You’ll leave with practical strategies, real public-service perspectives, and clear guidance to support you in your current leadership reality.

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📅 '''December 10, 2025 | Online via MS Teams | More details and registrations : [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/navigating-senior-level-expectations-tickets-1956038647249?aff=oddtdtcreator English panel~~, 1~~:30 pm to 2:30 pm (ET)] - [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-gerer-les-attentes-de-la-haute-direction-1956040442619?aff=oddtdtcreator French panel 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET)]'''

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📅 '''December 10, 2025 | Online via MS Teams | More details and registrations : [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/navigating-senior-level-expectations-tickets-1956038647249?aff=oddtdtcreator English panel 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm (ET)] - [https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-gerer-les-attentes-de-la-haute-direction-1956040442619?aff=oddtdtcreator French panel 11:00 am to 12:00 pm (ET)]'''

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===Career Boot Camp 2026===

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Back for its 6th virtual edition, and hosted by the Federal Youth Network (FYN), the Career Boot Camp 2026 is your opportunity to sharpen your skills, build resilience, and thrive in a time of fiscal constraint. It’s a chance to find your way forward by adapting to change and growing within the federal public service.

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Back for its 6th virtual edition and hosted by the Federal Youth Network (FYN), the Career Boot Camp 2026 is your opportunity to sharpen your skills, build resilience, and thrive in a time of fiscal constraint. It’s a chance to find your way forward by adapting to change and growing within the federal public service.

This year’s program features interactive workshops, practical strategies, and networking opportunities to help you build meaningful connections and confidently shape your next steps. Career Boot Camp 2026 is all about turning challenges into stepping stones for both personal and professional growth.

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==Spotlight on Resources==

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===GC Workplace Accessibility Passport: Support ~~your employees~~ to ~~succeed~~===

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===GC Workplace Accessibility Passport: Support Your Employees to Succeed===

Use this 2-minute [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB9gxhy1BE0 video] to learn about the Passport – a tool that you can use to foster a supportive work environment where employees with disabilities feel valued and equipped to do their best.

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