This two-day course is designed for senior professional managers of boards, agencies and commissions of the Government of Ontario who support Board Chairs, Boards or CEOs and who need to understand how the policy process works within the Government of Ontario. It will also include how to support engagement between boards, agencies and commissions and Ministries on emerging policy issues, insight into the complex relationships between Ministries and boards, agencies and commissions on policy-related matters and how to write and… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Summary Continuing fiscal restraint and uncertainty across the OPS and its boards and agencies poses a leadership challenge. A clear vision guided by strong leadership is crucial to implementing a sustainable approach, to provide the best advice and deliver excellent services. With current pressures, ministries and government agencies are looking for new ways to deliver on their mandates, while finding operational efficiencies. This requires fostering innovation, breaking down traditional working silos and seeking out new collaborative opportunities across jurisdictions and… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Interested in saving on other courses this summer? Check out our Policy Development Bundle: Summer is the time to get ready for the return of Parliament and a full fall and winter season. What better time to learn, refresh or confirm that you know how the system works in this changing environment…and how to use it to get results. This June, July and August, the Institute on Governance is bringing together its five premier day-long courses to give you easy… Read more
Interested in taking all of our art of public service courses (How Government Works, Political Savvy, Briefings on Demand, Demystifying the Treasury Board Submission Process, The Memoranda to Cabinet Process) this summer? For a limited time, we’re offering all five courses for $1500, click below and save: This one-day course is a “user guide” for those working in and with the Canadian government and provides an overview of the structures, processes and players of the Canadian government. We will focus… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
Interested in taking all of our art of public service courses (How Government Works, Strengthening your Political Savvy, Briefings on Demand, Demystifying the Treasury Board Submission Process, The Memoranda to Cabinet Process) this summer? For a limited time, we’re offering all five courses for $1500, click below and save: This one-day course will introduce you to the skills and abilities for understanding and cultivating your political acuity in the federal public service. Learn how to recognize and work with formal… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
Scientists and science policy advisors face a challenge in getting through to decision-makers. This two-day Boot Camp is specifically created for federal public servants at the EX-1 minus one or equivalent level who work in science departments or agencies and who want to learn how to be have more impact in a changing environment while preparing themselves for future leadership positions. Why does leadership matter? Scientific thought and practice leaders in the public service must respond to changing government expectations… Read more
Time:
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
This practical one-day course covers practical strategies for identifying roles and tasks, developing a common approach within key projects and working synergistically to employ the full potential, knowledge and expertise of the two groups to best effect. Who should participate in this course? Officers and managers within federal communications and policy shops who work in cross-disciplinary environments should attend this course Participants will be able to: Build on strengths by understanding the roles to enhance collaboration Work with the communications… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
Interested in saving on other courses this summer? Check out our mastering the art of the public service bundle: Summer is the time to hone your policy-making skills for the return of Parliament in the fall. It’s no secret that the government policy universe is changing….yet the importance of providing stolid evidence, and to communicating it up effectively, is more critical than ever. The fact is, you can’t afford to be left behind. This July and August, the Institute on… Read more
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ONInterested in taking all of our policy courses (Policy 1, 2 and 3) this summer? For a limited time, we’re offering all three policy courses for $1000, click below and save: This one-day course provides an overview of how policy is developed and put into practice by the federal government. Who should participate in this course? This course is for public servants who want to review the basics of policy development. Typically, participants include individuals who have recently joined a policy shop or wish to… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
Interested in taking all of our policy courses (Policy 1, 2 and 3) this summer? For a limited time, we’re offering all three policy courses for $1000, click below and save: This one-day course takes policy-making to the next level so that you can better navigate the complex policy landscape to create the conditions for success. Who should participate in this course? Seasoned policy analysts will find this course invaluable. It provides a more in-depth look at the policy development process and… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
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