National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / July 2025

Join us on July 30th for a Leadership Series: Empowering Emerging Leaders (TRN4-E44) event. This event will explore how emerging leaders at all levels can develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are essential for successful leadership.

Participants will discover new learning opportunities that can help them thrive as future leaders in the public service. Visit the link below for further information.

📅 July 30, 2025 | Virtual | 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm (ET) | More details and registration here

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CSPS Virtual Café Series: Lessons in Leadership and Foresight with Dr. Theresa Tam

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National Indigenous History Month

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Building Trust and Organizational Effectiveness

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Spotlight on Resources

Video Series: Deputy Minister Leadership Reflections

Looking for a dose of inspiration? The CSPS Deputy Minister Leadership Reflections video series features retired deputy ministers sharing lessons learned, leadership insights, and advice for public servants at all levels. The newest video spotlights Susan Cartwright, former Senior Advisor to the Privy Council Office, as she reflects on leading the review of the Public Service Modernization Act and what defines a meaningful public service career.

Each video is under 30 minutes, perfect for a lunch break or motivational pause.

Visit the series page on CSPS website.

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Government of Canada and Inclusive Design for Employment Access collaboration

Learn more about this knowledge-to-practice initiative to help recruit, retain and advance employees with disabilities in the federal public service and beyond. Initiatives within the collaboration aim to expand access to adaptive equipment and services; increase access to human resources specialists with accessibility expertise; strengthen equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility training offerings; and provide better formulated employment benefits packages for employees with disabilities in the public service and beyond.

To learn more, please visit IDEA-Government of Canada Collaboration

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New Course: Untangling Misinformation and Disinformation at Work

As stewards of public trust, public servants play an important role in supporting the integrity of Canada’s information ecosystem. As a companion to Untangling Misinformation and Disinformation, this CSPS course provides strategies to recognize, prepare for, and respond to misinformation and disinformation in the workplace. Participants will examine the importance of finding and sharing accurate information and how these strategies strengthen public trust.

Review the strategies with your team and discuss how you can apply them to your work.

To learn more, please visit Untangling Misinformation and Disinformation at Work.

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Upcoming Leadership Programs for Black Public Servants – Expression of Interest Now Open

As part of the Action Plan for Black Public Servants, the Task Force on Black Public Servants is launching two new leadership development programs in partnership with the Canada School of Public Service:

Aspiring Directors Program for Black Leaders (ADP-BL) – for EX minus 1 level
Leadership Development Program for Black Supervisors and Managers (LDP-BSM) – for those with supervisory or managerial experience.

These culturally grounded, trauma-informed programs were co-developed with Black public servants to reflect lived experiences and build confidence, connection, and career growth.

Programs begin in September 2025. Interested Black public servants should: