National Managers' Community (NMC)/ Newsletter / April 2025
National Managers’ Community (NMC) Newsletter – April 2025
National News
NMC Insight
Events and Celebrations
Top 3 Things Managers should know about ... 'Digital and Data Tool Adoption'
Join Sarah Brickell, Manager at the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada, for a dynamic session on creating a digital and data-driven culture. She’ll share lessons from adopting tools like Teams, Power BI, and Copilot, while exploring digital transformation, cultural shifts, and team engagement. With insights from both HQ and regional perspectives—and agency vs. core department contexts—this session offers relevant takeaways for all managers.
April 22, 2025 | Virtual | Register: English session : 12:00 to 1:00 pm (ET) | French session : 2:00 to 3:00 pm (ET)
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Spotlight on Resources
Regional News
Atlantic
National Capital Region
DPI - Professional Development Week (PDW)
Are you passionate about technology, information management, digital government, AI and an advocate for how we can work better in government?
DPI signature event: 3-day Professional Development Week (PDW). PDW 2025 will be held May 6-8, 2025. Check here to see if your organization has purchased an Enterprise Pass.
Take a peak at DPI upcoming events, and follow them on Linkedin.
Ontario
Come and get moving at the Défi Entreprises!
Good news, once again this year, federal employees will have the opportunity to participate in the Défi Entreprises 2025. Défi Entreprises is a turnkey initiative that aims to promote physical and mental health within companies, while also being motivating and fun.
This year, you are all invited to participate as a team from the Quebec Federal Council (QFC). This interdepartmental initiative allows all interested federal employees to join the event!
Come and get moving to one of these two challenges: Saturday, May 10th in Montreal or Saturday, June 7th only in Quebec City.
A virtual package is also available.
Save the Date: "Managers Connect" Event in Quebec on Mai 1st, 2025
Details and registration coming soon! Check the NMC events and activities for updates.
Prairies & Northwest Territories
Stay up-to-date on events and activities by visiting the NMC events and activities for updates.
British Columbia & Yukon
Networking Lunches in Prince George, Abbotsford, Whitehorse and Vancouver
Come join us for a delicious meal and great networking opportunities. These in-person events are the perfect chance to connect with fellow professionals in a casual setting. Whether you're looking to make new contacts or catch up with old ones, these lunches are the places to be. Don't miss out on a fantastic opportunity to expand your network and enjoy some tasty food.
Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 12 noon to 1:00 pm (PT)
Locations, details and registration here: Prince George, Whitehorse, Abbotsford & Vancouver
Cost: Everyone pays for their own food
Save the Date: "Managers Connect" Event in Abbotsford on April 23, 2025
Celebrate the National Managers Community’s 25th anniversary with an inspiring in-person event! Connect with fellow managers and leaders at the University of the Fraser Valley for a full day of learning and networking.
Featured Session: Mastering Conflict Resolution: Theory, Practice, and Collaborative Leadership
Led by Amanda Vistman, Senior Informal Conflict Management Practitioner, this hands-on workshop will provide practical strategies to navigate conflict effectively.
Location: UFV Continuing Education - Clearbrook Centre, Abbotsford, BC
Doors open: 8:30 AM | Session: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Details and registration here
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