Program Objectives

The primary objective of the ileadership program is to prepare high potential individualsto take on entry and intermediate level management positions in the public service.

Within this context, ileadership’s overarching program objectives are to:

•Enhance participants’ leadership competencies and confidence, so that they develop a greater capacity to address the current and future issues facing the public service.

•Challenge participants’ assumptions and behaviors and introduce new ways ofthinking and doing in order to expand their abilities as leaders and managers.

•Provide participants with practical skills and career-enhancing tools that theycan use immediately in their workplaces.

Program Benefits

The ileadership program is designed to benefit both departments and participants.

Departments: •The program is aligned with the priorities of the Clerk in the areas of public service renewal, performance management, retainment of employees, and the engagement of employees.•The program can be integrated into existing departmental talent management programs and leadership development frameworks. •The program fills a gap that exists in the availability of comprehensive leadership development for managers below the EX minus 1 and minus 2 levels.•The program is a valuable succession planning tool for developing the next generation of skilled managers. Participants: •The program equips participants with the leadership skills and confidence required to successfully lead and take on managerial positions.•The program gives participants access to an eclectic network of peers, guests, and experts that fosters a community of practice and supports continuous learning. •The program provides participants with learnings that can be immediately applied to their current jobs.

Program Syllabus

ileadership is comprised of five phases of up to 21 days of learning over a 12 month period.

ileadership encourages students to complement their in-class learning with outside of the classroom experiences (i.e., shadowing an experienced public servant, research project on a corporate priority, etc.) in order to deepen their understanding of the issues facing the public service and enrich their portfolio of leadership experiences.

ileadership offers a mix of cutting-edge and innovative learning activities such as, peer coaching, field research projects, simulations, feed-back sessions, group discussions, case studies, and job shadowing assignments.

Three learning threads run through the ileadership program: •Leading Oneself and Others•Leading in Challenging Situations•Leading into the Future

Application

Participants:•Participants must currently occupy a position at the EX minus three or EX minus four level. •Participants register for a French or English offering of the program as part of a Cohort (25 participants).

How to Apply:•completed application form from the CSPS website:

http://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/dpr/ileadership/index-eng.asp•curriculum vitae•letter of support from the manager level or above confirming that the candidate has managerial/leadership potential.

Cost to Enroll:•The open enrolment fee for ileadership is $9,000, payable over the two fiscal years. Travel and accommodation costs are not included in the tuition fee.

Contact Us

For more information contact the ileadership team at: 819-953-0906 or ileadership@csps-efpc.gc.ca