Our online programs help public sector leaders develop Political Acumen to successfully navigate between politics and bureaucracy. 

Inside Public Sector Leadership: Practical Wisdom (IPSL) is  an online mentoring program designed to explore the unwritten protocols and grey areas that leaders in today’s public service need to navigate in an environment of increasingly centralized decision making, a stronger political service, permanent campaigning, big data and a 24/7 news cycle.

​Our Master Mentor presenters come from an elite cadre of former Canadian provincial, national and international politicians and bureaucrats,  who are excited to ‘pay-it-forward’ and share their experience and hard won lessons. You'll also hear from top academic and media experts sharing their knowledge and perspectives on what it takes to succeed in government.

Watch a Video of Ingrid Bergmann - Program Co-Founder & Co-Host - talking about IPSL (1.23 min)

Proudly Partnering with IPAC to Support Public Sector Leaders in Canada. IPAC members receive special savings on IPSL programs.

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THIS PROGRAM WILL HELP YOU TO:

• Gain clarity and confidence about all the aspects of political acumen and the sound judgement you need to develop so that you can deliver excellent advice and provide stewardship of policy, programs and services;
• Increase your understanding of how to navigate and deliver in a political setting, so that you can consistently achieve the goals of government;
• Develop a better understanding of the ADM, DM and other senior roles in public service so that you are better equipped to support and interact with them;
• Increase your situational awareness and knowledge of situational intelligence tools so that you can anticipate and prepare for a variety of complex events and circumstances;
• Prepare for the impact of elections and transitions to a new government
• Increase your Political Presence so that you can speak truth to power;
• Build a stronger understanding of how to manage the media so that you can remain agile and calm when leading or participating in issues management activities; 
• Expand your understanding and awareness of common career blind spots so that you can create your own learning plan;
• Improve your perspective on what matters so that you can resolve issues that challenge ethics or integrity personally and/or professionally. ​

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PROGRAM INFORMATION   |   programs@publicsectorleadership.ca   |  Victoria, BC  778-677-6550

*Please note that the opinions expressed in Resource Room materials, or by any of the Mentor Presenters during the course of this program, do not necessarily represent the opinions or positions of Ingrid Bergmann and Associates Inc.,  The Public Sector Leader,  the Inside Public Sector Leadership: Practical Wisdom (IPSL) production team, or any other person(s) involved in the delivery, production or support of these programs. All materials and information on this website is intended for the sole use of registered attendees of IPSL only.  © 2020 Ingrid Bergmann and Associates Inc. ​​