Stepping Into the Executive Cadre

Description

The world of executives is a challenging one. Expectations are high, accountability is magnified and more challenging, and nothing short of excellence is expected. Leadership skills are essential to succeed.

Our Stepping Into the Executive Cadre (SIEC) program is specially designed for EX minus 1 and minus 2 aspiring executives looking to expand their public sector knowledge and hone their leadership skills to advance their careers in the public services. Structured around 3 themes - leading yourself, leading others, and leading your organization - the program will provide you with the perspective and vision essential to the executive level.  You will learn from top former senior public servants and governance experts to facilitate your learning experience.  You will also develop your new and improved management skills through 3 additional days of action-learning groups, discussions and presentations.  Module 3 consists of a Montreal Study tour with the opportunity to meet and learn from leaders of other organizations in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors, including a group dinner. 

In Person Delivery at IOG Office, Ottawa: 
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•   Module 1 - March 18, 19, 20
•   Module 2 - May 13, 14, 15
•   Module 3 - Montreal Study Tour - August 25, 26, 27*in person at IOG office
•   Module 4 - October 21, 22, 23

Registration deadline: Monday, March 10, 2025 -- FOR LAST MINUTE REGISTRATIONS, PLEASE EMAIL REGISTRATION@IOG.CA

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•   Module 1 - June 25, 26, 27
•   Module 2 - August 20, 21, 22
•   Module 3 - Montreal Study Tour - October 7, 8, 9*in person at IOG office
•   Module 4 - December 9, 10, 11

Registration deadline: Monday, June 16, 2025

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•   Module 1 - October 14, 15, 16
•   Module 2 - December 2, 3, 4
•   Module 3 - Montreal Study Tour - February 10, 11, 12*in person at IOG office (2026)
•   Module 4 - April 1, 15, 16 (2026)

Registration deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025

Program Curriculum

Spanning over four dynamic modules (12 days + 3 days of action learning groups), dive into key topics like emotional intelligence, strategic decision-making, and executive presence. Experience a blend of classroom and virtual learning, including an enriching study tour. Engage in practical exercises and action learning groups for real-world application. This program offers a unique opportunity to enhance skills and develop a network of leaders that will last a life time.

Program Benefits

•   Learn from respected subject matter experts and guest speakers
•   Develop your skills through professionally-led action-learning groups
•   Get insights from other leaders through Virtual Leadership Site Visits
•   Learn from wise/best practices that inspire great leadership

Travel Costs

In order to make things very clear regarding travel costs for the Montreal Study Tour, we wanted to provide the following detailed information for participants and departments to be aware:

•   Train travel to and from Ottawa and Montreal will be paid for by the Institute on Governance (this includes travel to and parking at the Ottawa train station). For any participants traveling from outside of the National Capital Region, they may wish to travel from their region to Ottawa to join the group on the train, or to travel from their region directly to Montreal. Any travel costs outside of Ottawa-Montreal are the responsibility of the participant or department.
•   The group will spend one night in a hotel in Montreal -- the IOG will hold this reservation, the participant will pay upon checkout, and then the IOG will reimburse this cost via a travel expense form.
•   Any meals or taxis paid for by participants during their study tour in Montreal will be logged on an expense form and reimbursed by the IOG based on the NJC allowances. 
•   For the 3rd day of this module, hosted at the IOG office in Ottawa, meals will be provided on-site, but any hotel accommodations needed in Ottawa are the responsibility of the participant or department. (exception: if a participant lives in Montreal and therefore does not require lodging in Montreal).
•   Lastly, if a participant from another region needs to travel to Montreal the night before the study tour, they may do so, but their hotel booking and cost will be the responsibility of themselves and/or their department.

If you have any specific questions about the above, please email us at registration@iog.ca

If you are interested in this program but cannot join this particular cohort, please express your interest in a future cohort by completing this form.

Facilitators

Omer Boudreau
Associate, Faculty

A seasoned, bilingual leader in public administration for over 30 years, Omer has significant experience in public policy, corporate management and government operations. He is a strategic leader who has successfully implemented transformational change in various settings. His reputation of excellence in building relationships, in the engagement of stakeholders and in achieving results has consistently […]

 

Donald Burke
Faculty

Donald started his career in the Department of Supply and Services as a buyer. He then became a Director at the Canadian International Development Agency and later assumed the functions of Chief of Staff of the Associate Deputy Minister of Environment Canada, where he worked on a number of strategic files as special advisor to […]

Participant Testimonials

"This was an excellent leadership training course that I would recommend. I was particularly impressed by all of the angles of leadership that were explored and the personal learning approach that engaged us in the leadership journey. Thank you IOG!"

"I would absolutely recommend this program to others (and will do). It was by far the most valuable training activity that I have ever done, and many would benefit from also taking it."

"Incredible experience -- I will certainly come back as I grow as a leader. The program was not only valuable but also exciting and interesting. Thank you!"

"The whole program was top-notch, with excellent insights and guest speakers. I will definitely look to take courses with IOG again in the future!

Program Cost