National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Resources and Initiatives

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The NMC makes available a diverse range of initiatives and resources designed to support managers and aspiring managers.

Here’s an overview:

Interdepartmental co-development group

Looking for a practice-based development activity? Feeling isolated and want to connect with your peers? Do you want to develop your leadership skills? Feeling like you’re at an impasse with a professional situation? Are you wondering how to have a difficult conversation? Would you like to improve your communication skills (active listening and giving feedback)? Join an interdepartmental co-development group, in English or French, led by a manager-coach.


What is a codevelopment group? A group of people who help each other in their respective development. A training approach that allows people to learn from each other in order to improve and consolidate their management practices. A structured consultation exercise that focuses on real situations. Members take turns acting as clients, presenting a real situation, and as consultants, helping the client to enrich their understanding and capacity for action. Consultants are encouraged to ask questions rather than suggest explanations and solutions. Participants are encouraged to complete a personal diary to identify and document what they have learned in each session, and thus achieve long-term change. Facilitated by a facilitator (trained to manage the consultation process). With a commitment to continuity, attendance, confidentiality and adherence to agreed rules.
What it takes to be a participant Minimum of one year’s experience in management/supervision. Commitment to attend meetings. Obtain approval from your immediate supervisor. Registration for Interdepartmental Co-development Groups 2025–26	What it takes to be a facilitator (coach) Have a recognized training in co-development group facilitation. Or have already participated in a co-development group. Significant management experience at middle or senior level. Expression of Interest Form to be a Facilitator-Coach: Co-development Group
Time investment: In general, members meet once a month for 3 hours and sessions are from October to June.

For further information, consult Co-development in summary, what is it (in French only) and have a look at this video: "Developing yourself with a co-development group" and Capsules vidéo | Codev-Action

Peer Coaching Circles (PCC) for Federal Managers, Team Leads and Supervisors

Practical Guide for Aspiring Executives

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).

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.

Link to Practical Guide for Aspiring Executives (pdf fie

Tools for Leadership and Learning Toolkit

Created in 2002, this publication showcases a range of tools and practices utilized by managers and practitioners across the public service. These resources helped us enhance our ability to navigate and adapt to the evolving roles within a knowledge-based economy and society. They offered practical, easy-to-apply methods for fostering dialogue and cultivating a culture of learning within organizations.

Link to Toolkit: Tools for Leadership and Learning: Building a Learning Organization (pdf file)