Full Course
A 10-part course that investigates the unwritten dynamics of public sector leadership and political acumen.
Course Overview
Become the best leader you can be.
The Inside Public Sector Leadership course provides 10 on-demand modules that showcase conversations between current and former public sector leaders, politicians, academics and media experts about how to navigate the unwritten rules of Canadian public sector leadership and develop political acumen.
Designed for experienced and emerging public sector leaders, our alumni feel more inspired, confident and effective as a result of taking the course.
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Module 1
Introduction to Political Acumen
What it is and why it’s so important.
DR. PETER CONSTANTINOU
‘Pracademic,’
York University
DR. JARED WESLEY
‘Pracademic,’
University of Alberta
Module 2
Speaking Truth to Power
Political presence.
JAMES MOORE
Former Federal Politician,
Conservatives
CASSIE DOYLE
Former Federal &
Provincial DM
BC
CAROL BELLRINGER
Former Auditor General,
BC and MB
Module 3
Situational Awareness
Strategic agility, anticipation.
ALLAN SECKEL
Former DAG and DM to the BC Premier
THERESA OSWALD
Former Provincial Politician, MB NDP
DAPHNE MEREDITH
Former Federal DM
Module 4
Issues Management
The inside story.
TRISH MANDEWO
City Councilor, Coquitlam BC
LYNDA TARRAS
Former Public Service Agency Head BC
WAYNE WOUTERS
Former Clerk of the
Privy Council
Module 5
Media & Public Engagement
How to manage in a 24/7 news cycle.
RICK GOLDRING
Former Mayor Burlington, ON
BRIAN LAMBIE
Strategic Communications Expert, ON
MEETA GANDHI
Director of Communications, Diversity & Inclusion, Town of East Gwillimbury, ON
Module 6
Culture & Inclusion
Essentials in a post-COVID world.
GEORGE ABBOTT
Former Politician
BC Liberals
JOY CRAMER
CEO Southern Chiefs and Former DM, MB
DEBRA CHRISTMAS
Former Municipal Leader, ON
Module 7
Ethics & Integrity
When no one is looking.
DR. MATTHEW CHOW
Chief Mental Health Officer, Telus Health
INGRID BERGMANN
Executive Coach and Co-Founder, Inside Public Sector Leadership
THERESA OSWALD
Former Provincial Politician,
MB NDP
Module 8
Conflict & Controversy
The search for common ground.
JAMES MOORE
Former Federal Politician
Conservatives
ALISON PAINE
Mediator and Conflict Resolution Expert and Former ADM, BC
GAIL STEPHENS
Former CAO Winnipeg and City Manager Victoria
Module 9
Career Blind Spots
Insights, recovery and how to get ahead.
BERT PHIPPS
Former ADM Corrections, BC
ORYSSIA LENNIE
Former Federal & Provincial DM, AB
RICK GOLDRING
Former Mayor Burlington, ON
Module 10
Collaboration Across Governments
Getting it together.
JAN SANDERSON
Former DM Children and Youth, MB
GEORGE ABBOTT
Former Politician, BC Liberals
MARGARET BIGGS
Former President CIDA and Professor in Global Public Policy, Queen’s University ON
Course featuresFlexible, on-demand learning
10 on-demand
modules
Unlimited access to resource room learning materials for 6 months.
Access lessons via video or audio so you can learn on the go.
Flexible, self-paced curriculum
Who the course is forInside Public Sector Leadership is designed for public sector leaders of all backgrounds and government levels, giving participants the tools and the confidence to do their job better.
Aspiring Leaders
Continuous learners and leaders looking for opportunities to develop and grow in your career.
New to Government
Leaders transitioning from the private sector to the public sector. Understand the differences and pivot your style for greater impact.
Management Team Leaders
Experienced leaders looking for a program that they can use to upskill and develop their leadership team.
Strategic HR Teams
HR leaders charged with enhancing succession planning programs and supporting up-and-coming leaders.
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Yes, it is 100% online and has been since we first launched in 2017. Registered members can access the program 24/7.
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Yes, the Master Mentor panel conversations are all pre-recorded and can be watched 24/7 when it’s most convenient for you.
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Each module/session has a dedicated resource room where you will find interviews, tip sheets, articles to download and links to other resources that have been curated to provide different perspectives and further information on each topic.
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You’ll be able to access your account and all program materials for six months from the day you sign up.
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Yes, our alumni members tell us that taking the program with other colleagues enhances the learning opportunities from the mentors. Everyone hears different things. Contact us for special pricing on groups of 5 - 20+ programs@publicsectorleadership.ca
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Yes! IPSL program alumni receive 25% off the Full Course and any of the Accelerator programs. Email us for the promo code to apply your savings at registration. programs@publicsectorleadership.ca
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Our offices are located in Victoria, B.C., in Lekwungen / Songhees First Nation territories
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Have questions about the programs, interested in group discounts, or need help?
Email or call us, we’re here to help.
Phone number: +1-250-800-4214
Email: programs@publicsectorleadership.ca
Frequently Asked Questions
Course delivery style
A conversational approach to learning that’s available via video or podcast.
Our alumni
