Digital Executive Leadership Program

Description

Registration is now open for Cohorts 23 & 24.

COHORT 23:

• In-person 5-day Bootcamp: November 16-20, 2026

• Dinner event: November 19, 2026

• Registration Deadline: Monday, November 2, 2026

COHORT 24:

• In-person 5-day Bootcamp: March 1-5, 2027

• Dinner event: March 4, 2027

• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 16, 2027

Target Audience: DELP is designed to be applicable to those working directly in IT as well as those in programs, service delivery, policy, or internal services. Most DELP participants are at the Director or Senior Director level (EX 1 or 2), however, we do also accept more senior executives, as well as managers and senior advisors/specialists (EX minus 1 level, e.g. IT-04, EC-07).

Program Curriculum

Get ahead of digital disruption. Don’t get left behind.

Governments around the world are struggling to keep pace with the unprecedented disruptions and challenges in today's digital era. There has never been a greater need for executives and policy leaders at all levels of government to be digitally literate and technologically savvy.

Our highly acclaimed Digital Executive Leadership Program (DELP) is purpose-built for public sector executives at all levels of government (federal, provincial, municipal) and non-profit leaders who want to better understand the leadership challenges and opportunities in the digital era. DELP provides public sector executives with the digital literacy and leadership skills they need to be effective decision-makers in this rapidly changing policy and service delivery space.

Led by experienced practitioners in public sector digital transformation, DELP explores major digital trends and the implications and opportunities for government operations and service delivery. Key concepts that are covered during the week-long bootcamp include:

• Design thinking

• Agile methods

• Policy implications of new technology

• Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence

• Data science and strategy

• Change Management

• Effective storytelling

• Managing and leading digital teams

The program is run as a week-long in-person intensive, 9-5pm each day at IOG's offices in Ottawa's ByWard Market. A dinner event with a speaker provides participants with an opportunity to further deepen connections with their peers and explore how they can take practical steps to transform their organizations.

Since the program was first launched in December of 2018, we have welcomed over 300 participants from 38 federal government departments, as well as provincial and municipal governments across Canada.

Program Fee: $8,950

• As a not-for-profit organization, the IOG does not collect HST.

• Tuition includes all course materials and online tools used during the course as well as access to course resources after the program is completed. Graduates will join the DELP alumni network with access to exclusive events after the program is completed.

• Tuition includes in-person learning sessions and evening dinner and networking event.

• 10% discount is available for groups of 3 or more from the same department.

Participant Testimonials

• "Thank you very much. I didn't know what to expect from this course and I have learned so much. It was not just theoretical but real-life examples, discussions and hands on that made this course the best course I have ever taken."
• "I've been taking courses for 35 years in the public service. It is rare to find a course that captures my interest in a positive way from start to finish. Relevant, fun, and forward thinking, IOG hit the mark with this course. Thanks to Ryan and the team at IOG for a great experience."
• "I'm glad I made the time commitment to come on this fantastic course. Awesome takeaways on how to translate the knowledge into digital leadership. I feel more confident going back to the office and being tooled to affect changes and support our digital transformation ambition."
• "The Digital Executive Leadership program was time well spent. It provided me with knowledge, tools, examples and resources and most importantly the motivation to do my part in enabling Canada's digital culture."

For further inquiries or support, please contact us at registration@iog.ca. 

Facilitators

Ryan Androsoff
Vice-President of Learning and Leadership

Ryan Androsoff is Vice-President of Learning and Leadership at the Institute on Governance, where he leads leadership programs and professional development. With over 25 years of experience in government and international organizations, he is an expert in digital government and public sector modernization and co-founded the Canadian Digital Service.

Julie Leese
Associate, IOG

Julie Leese is a retired federal executive with over 35 years of experience leading change across government. Formerly Transport Canada’s Chief Digital Officer and ADM of Transformation, she now advises public sector organizations on digital transformation.

Amanda Clarke
Associate, IOG

Amanda Clarke is a faculty member at Carleton University’s School of Public Policy and Administration. Her research examines how technology, including social media and open data, shapes government and civic engagement.

Jen Schellinck
Associate, IOG

Jen Schellinck is the principal of Sysabee and an adjunct professor at Carleton University’s Institute of Cognitive Science. She helps organizations use machine learning and systems modelling to support analysis and decision making.

Meghan Hellstern
Associate, IOG 

Meghan Hellstern is a designer, strategist and facilitator with more than 12 years of experience using design and innovation to address public challenges. She is a Senior Specialist in Innovation at Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.

Mike Kujawski
Associate, IOG

Mike Kujawski is a consultant, trainer and speaker with over 20 years of experience working with public sector and nonprofit organizations. He specializes in strategic communications, digital trends and behaviour change.

John Stroud
Associate, IOG

John Stroud advises leaders on the intersection of people and technology. He is a certified consultant in exponential technologies and previously served as Vice President of Strategy at a federal Crown corporation.