Leadership & Learning
Leadership programs for the public service of today prepare leaders for the public service of tomorrow. Our institutions face a world of declining public trust, disruptive change, and complex issues. Managing as usual is simply not an option.
As the challenges of tomorrow multiply, so do the opportunities to distinguish yourself and enhance your career in the public service through personal and organizational performance. That’s where we come in.
Leadership Programs
VIRTUAL EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
IOGs Virtual Executive Leadership Program (vELP) prepares public sector leaders
Stepping Into the Executive Cadre
Learn the skills needed to progress through this unique Leadership Development Program
Digital Executive Leadership Program
Our highly acclaimed Digital Executive Leadership Program (DELP) is purpose-built for public sector executives at all levels of government.
Leadership Development Program in Science and Innovation
If your work touches on science, innovation, and/or policy development and you’re finding yourself needing new tools to lead through the times, then the virtual Leadership Development Program in Science and Innovation (LDPSI) is for you.
Courses
Preparing for (GOV'T) Transition
Election campaigns matter. Voters’ choices will affect how Ottawa works and who is running the show.
Learning Mandate Letters & the First 100 Days
Post-election periods are a blur. Get ready now. Learn how to track for mandate letter success and quick wins in the first hundred days of a new mandate.
Understanding the Expenditure Management System
Gain practical tips and strategies for understanding, addressing and working with the reporting and accountability requirements of the current Expenditure Management System.
What’s on?
Thu 15 Jan 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
Understanding change dynamics, key success factors for change, dealing with resistance, supporting your team through change.
Thu 15 Jan 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
This course is specifically tailored for public servants of the Government of Canada who are involved in or interact with financial management roles.
Mon 19 Jan 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
In this concluding webinar of our Policy series, dive into cutting-edge policy-making techniques rooted in human-centered design and behavioral insights, often known as "Nudge." Immerse yourself in hands-on exploration of innovative policy strategies and discover how to effectively apply behavioral insights to your own projects.
20 - 21 Jan 2026
2- half days
Join a two-day intermediate-level exploration of the integration of science, innovation, and policy to drive evidence-informed decisions.
Wed 21 Jan 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
Build your skills, explore key tools, and practice writing effective briefing notes.
Thu 22 Jan 2026
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (3 hours)
This comprehensive course is designed for frontline leaders who frequently face high-stress situations.