This two-day course builds on the work done by the ADM S&T Integration Board and Natural Resources Canada on the importance of, and issues surrounding, science and technology policy in the Government of Canada. The original course was developed by Jeff Kinder of the Strategic Science-Technology Branch at NRCan. Dr Kinder will be co-delivering the course with the IOG. Rationale For Course Science and technology remain key contributors to the delivery of a broad range of public policy mandates but… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
This one-day course highlights the many contexts and purposes of federal government briefings. Whether you are called upon to provide briefing notes, fact sheets, speaking points, question period (QP) notes, slide deck presentations, oral briefings to Cabinet, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, briefings for opposition critics, roundtable sessions or even briefings “on the go.” Assess the common elements and principles of good messaging. Create high quality briefings. Who should participate in this course? This course is for those working in policy,… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
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 policy divisions in 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? Policy and practice leaders in the public service must respond to changing government expectations and be… Read more
Time:
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
The challenge Across most government ministries, boards and agencies, the public communications function operates in parallel with other functions and these are sometimes brought together very late in the strategic communications process. Tension sometimes arises as a result of different perspectives and overlapping accountabilities as public communications shops seek to provide the best possible product and service to their client. Time pressures and the complexity of operating in a high-stakes, complex public decision-making environment can influence the effectiveness of communications… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: Centre for Social Innovation (CSI), 720 Bathurst Street, Toronto
This one-day introductory course provides an overview of the process employed in the development of Memoranda to Cabinet, as well as an appreciation of the purpose, structure and mandate of Cabinet and key committees. The course walks you through each step of the development of your key recommendations for Cabinet consideration, and covers the roles played by central agencies in reviewing your Cabinet submissions. Who should participate in this course? This course is designed for policy professionals and program officers… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
This course is designed to help public sector professionals understand how good governance can improve the effectiveness of their organization. Who should participate in this course? This course will be of particular interest to professionals interested in institutional governance and portfolio affairs, performance and accountability assessment, and audit and comptrollership in the federal, provincial, and municipal sectors. Participants will learn: How to build governance capacity – examples and strategies How to apply good governance principles and practices to their organization… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
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 reviews a number of techniques to help policy analysts better cope with a growing range of policy challenges. Participants will be able to better understand: The range of challenges… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
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 and informal systems, practices, relationships and cultures so that you can identify impacts, influence decisions and achieve organizational objectives. Who should participate in this course? This course will be of interest to federal government employees who work in policy, programming, communications, legal or corporate services as well as Ministerial,… Read more
Time:
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location: 60 George St, Ottawa, ON
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
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