Events

DELP Alumni Refresher Course

One-day refresher workshop for DELP Alumni

One-day workshop

Learning Certificate - What I need to know?

Join us if you want to know more about the new Learning Certificates

Leadership Programs

Digital Executive Leadership Program - Hybrid Delivery

Governments around the world are struggling to keep pace with the unprecedented disruptions of the digital era. IOG can help you distinguish yourself as someone who grasps the opportunity of these times and reconceptualizes authority, accountability, and the role of government today. Tuition includes all course materials for 4-day virtual bootcamp + 2-day in-person workshop and evening event, online tools (including use of a virtual reality headset for the week), and inclusion in our DELP alumni network.

4 Days Virtual, 2.5 In-Person

Leadership Development Program in Science and Innovation

The contract (or compact) between science and society is changing. The interface between science, innovation, and policy making must change, too.

14 Sessions over 10 weeks

Stepping Into the Executive Cadre

Includes a mix of in-class modules, a travel study tour, and group coaching sessions.

12 Full Day Sessions + 1 Evening

Virtual Executive Leadership Program

Our virtual Executive Leadership Program (vELP) prepares public sector leaders across departments and at all levels tasked to navigate the deep and rapid changes of our times.

7 months, 3 sessions/month

Courses

Advancing Organizational Anti-Racism

This is a one-day training that aims to deepen participants' understanding of racism, its impact, and strategies to combat it. It is suitable for individuals interested in understanding and combating racism, across all sectors, and aims to promote inclusive and equitable practices in organizations.

Full-day

Appearing Before a Parliamentary Committee

IOG's Customized Course for Senior Public Servants

4 hours

Briefings on Demand Part 1: Written Briefs

Build your skills, explore key tools, and practice writing effective briefing notes.

3 hours

Briefings on Demand Part 2: Oral Briefs

Explore and practice skills and tips on how your oral briefs can support your senior decision-makers.

3 hours

Communications for Leaders

Develop empowering and dynamic communication skills to increase team members’ motivation and commitment.

3 hours

Conflict Management

Identify, explore, and practice key skills that you can use in managing conflict in relationships and situations at work.

3 hours

Demystifying the Treasury Board Submission Process

We will lead you through interactive discussions and real-life case studies, and take you through the guide to preparing Treasury Board Submissions.

3 hours

Design Thinking and Innovation Hubs

Explore concepts and practical applications of design thinking, integrative thinking, lateral thinking and other creative ways of re-imagining policy problems.

3 hours

Fundamentals of Leadership

Understand the fundamentals of public sector leadership and gain insights from the experience of public executives.

3 hours

Giving Effective Feedback

Giving feedback is a key skill. Learn these skills to enhance trust and avoid the minefield caused by poor communication.

3 hours

Governance and Trust

How do principles of good governance work in Canada? How is citizens trust impacted? Why is it important? Join us for a dynamic and engaging exploration of how public sector governance works and why it matters so much.

3 hours

How Government Works

If you work in government or in an organization that often deals with government, this webinar is a must-take to guide you through the structures, players and processes that make up government.

3 hours

How Ottawa Works, for Scientists

This webinar acts as a “user guide” for scientists and researchers working with or in the federal government. Learn the foundations of how the federal government works, and your unique role as a science-based public servant.

3 days, 2 hours 15 minutes

Innovation and Experimentation

Be an innovative public servant and learn how to use experimentation to explore new ways of designing and delivering public policy and services.

3 hours

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