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Managing with Less

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Summary 

This one-day course provides the manager with tools to develop key inputs for the documents such as the Department Performance Report (DPR) and the Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) as well as the data to respond to deficit reduction commitments and evaluation questions.

Who should participate in this course? 

Managers and senior program staff who wish to develop their capability to manage and meet the challenges of program accountability requirements.

Participants will learn

  • How to identify key outcomes and outputs
  • How to simplify reporting requirements
  • What the processes and links between models and measurement are
  • How to develop strategies for maximum bang for the measurement buck
  • How to build a program logic model
  • What measurement and data is needed to survive

What to expect

The course provides the theory and practical applications needed to meet planning and reporting requirements while using fewer resources.

Course fee

The cost of this course is $890 (no HST) per person. The price includes expert facilitation, lunch and course materials. Registration is done through an online registration system where you can select to pay by credit card or request an invoice. 

Location

At the IOG premises at 60 George St. in the Byward Market, downtown Ottawa.

Time 

Our courses run from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. 

Why this course is important

Effective results-based management and accountability within your organization and program will provide hard data when reduction targets are being implemented and can provide solid evidence of achievements for exercises such the annual RPP and MAF.

The IOG value-added

All IOG courses are prepared and taught be those who have held senior positions in the federal government. They are guided by a Learning Committee of senior federal government public servants which is chaired by the DM of AAFC, John Knubley.

For those who wish to have an adapted course that is specific to their issues and requirements, customized course offerings can be delivered on request for branches, teams or groups, in English or French in any part of the country. For more information, contact Learning Lab. 

The IOG also offers the Coaching Circle, to assist executives and officers at all levels of government as well as non-profit and other organizations in the development of their leadership skills.