Governance and Trust

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.

Gain practical tips and strategies for understanding, addressing and working with the reporting and accountability requirements of the current Expenditure Management System.

This three-afternoon webinar will give you insight into the world of an executive. It will enable you, in a safe space, to practice your skills and ascertain your state of readiness for the next step in your career.

Set your projects up for success using a project management approach, from scoping to planning to execution and evaluation. Use the best practices with actual public sector examples.

In this third step of our policy webinar series, you will gain the crucial knowledge and skills to enhance your policy-making skills and confidently navigate intricate policy paths. We will dive into diverse policy formulation models and understand the art of providing effective advice to decision-makers.

Join us for the next step in our Policy webinar series! This session is all about enhancing your policy-making skills to help you confidently navigate complex policies. We'll dive into evidence-based policy-making, environmental scanning, and effective collaboration & engagement practices.

Build the foundations and expand your knowledge as a skilled and confident policy analyst in a complex and changing policy environment.

Review and practice the process employed in the development of MCs, as well as gain an appreciation of the purpose, structure and mandate of Cabinet and its key committees.

This comprehensive course is designed for frontline leaders who frequently face high-stress situations.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

The Executive Leadership Program (ELP) is designed for Directors and Senior Directors in the Canadian public service who are navigating the demands of modern, complex governance. First launched in 2012, the program is delivered through a blended format of in-person and virtual sessions. Facilitated by experienced public sector leaders, ELP fosters meaningful peer dialogue, expert-led discussions, and reflective learning.

Society’s relationship with science is changing. The interface between science, innovation, and policy making must change, too.

Governments around the world are struggling to keep pace with the unprecedented disruptions of the digital era. This program is for any leader who wants to better understand how technology is pushing the public service to modernize in order to meet rising expectations. Our premise is that in today’s world, “digital” impacts everyone in government!

One-day refresher workshop for DELP Alumni

Join a two-day intermediate-level exploration of the integration of science, innovation, and policy to drive evidence-informed decisions.

This hands-on course equips senior public servants with practical skills for testifying before Parliamentary committees.

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.

Master the essentials of digital government, data science, global trends, technology policies, innovation, ethics, and remote team collaboration in this comprehensive course.

Empowering Excellence in the Public Sector: The IOG Policy and Governance Learning Certificate

This half-day virtual workshop empowers frontline leaders with coaching skills to enhance team performance and engagement. Participants will learn practical techniques for effective communication, feedback, and relationship-building.

This course provides comprehensive training on conflict management within the workplace, targeting leaders and managers

This course is tailored for managers and leaders who are responsible for overseeing hybrid and virtual teams within their organizations.

This webinar delves into the complex and pervasive issue of racism.

Understand your organization, understand the role of corporate units, understand decision making and governance, aligning to organizational priorities.

Understand performance management, giving effective feedback, setting realistic performance objective and continuous conversation, developing a coaching approach

Understanding change dynamics, key success factors for change, dealing with resistance, supporting your team through change.

This course equips emerging and current frontline leaders with practical insights and tools to enhance leadership and management skills. Participants will review what is expected of them in their role as a frontline leader, approaches to personal and professional development and a pragmatic approach to delegating, managing their time and workload.

This dynamic course is designed specifically for frontline leaders who seek to strengthen their team leadership skills. It offers practical insights into team building, motivation, conflict resolution, and trust-building. Participants will learn effective coaching and mentoring techniques, enabling them to foster a resilient and high-performing team environment. The course covers a comprehensive set of leadership skills essential for managing and inspiring teams effectively.

This course for frontline leaders enhances capabilities in managing relationships with their management and peers. It covers manage you professional relationship with your boss, developing your organizational influence, developing your understanding of the organizational perspective, and handling conflicts with your supervisor and your colleagues. Through exercises, discussions, and case studies, participants will also learn practical briefing skills and meeting management skills.

This intensive two-day program is ideal for individuals new to policy roles or those transitioning into policy-focused work.

This course equips mid-to-senior level policy leaders with the practical skills and knowledge needed to successfully navigate government transitions.

Over two days, learn how to tell stories that resonate and deliver briefs that drive decisions.