Ever Wonder Why Some Leaders Just Seem to Get It?
​​You know the ones who always say the right thing at the right time. They're confident in  meetings, collaborative in team conflict and act like they were born with the courage to lead in government. 

The good news for you is they weren't born that way.   Even better news is that you can learn too.  So what's their super power? It's called Political Acumen.
What is Political Acumen?
​It's the ability to see and understand the extent to which informal influence ​and external factors shape the decision-making process in government.
And Why Does it Matter?
Without Political Acumen, you will not succeed as a leader. You can't build  trust-based relationships, and be a credible and influential leader without Political Acumen


How Do You Get It?
​You can chose the long and difficult road of hard knocks, ​or you can explore The Political Acumen Accelerator program.
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Co-Founders Ingrid Bergmann & Mary Garden talk about The Political Acumen Accelerator program
THE POLITICAL ACUMEN ACCELERATOR
  • REAL TALK
  • RELEVANT WISDOM
  • PRACTICAL  STRATEGIES
The Political Acumen Accelerator program shares conversations and stories between current & former public sector leaders, politicians, academics and media experts about what it takes to be successful as a public sector leader in Canada .  Starting in January 2022, we meet weekly online for 90 minutes to explore 10 aspects of Political Acumen and get tips from the master mentors as they help us understand and navigate the unwritten rules and grey zones of public sector leadership. 
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 The live panel style is conversational and interactive using story telling as a means of demonstrating concepts and reinforcing behaviours.  The program also includes an extensive Resource Room filled with articles, links,  podcast interviews,  video clips, and an E-HandBook companion guide designed to reinforce and enrich your learning experience.  ​
Get your BackStage Pass to Real Talk about when politics meets bureaucracy, and how politicians think so you can uncover and hone your Political Acumen Super Power!
COACHING & MENTORING SUPPORT
  • BOOST YOUR LEARNING
  • GET FOLLOW UP HELP
  • ENGAGE WITH OTHERS
Our Coaches and mentors all understand the government context and have worked with 1000’s of leaders like you. Leaders who want to be the best at what they do and make a difference for others. 
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You know your learning style and what's most helpful for you. Working with an Executive or Leadership Coach can often accelerate learning and help to reinforce concepts and develop new habits that will elevate your leadership game.  Our top Coaches & Mentors are ready to support your learning journey. Learn more about how we can support you during The Political Acumen Accelerator Program or afterwards.​
SELF AWARENESS TOOLS
  • PSYCHOMETRIC RESOURCES
  • VALUES-BASED LEADERSHIP
  • INDIVIDUAL & TEAM ASSESSMENTS
Self Awareness is a key element of Political Acumen. These Tools can provide you with a strong foundation to create your personal leadership development plan. Increasing your self-awareness and impact awareness will help you react and respond with greater authenticity and clarity to leadership challenges and will go a long way to reinforce your credibility, reliability and effectiveness as a leader. These tools are available to program members at special savings and can be tailored to individuals or teams. ​
READY TO ELEVATE YOUR LEADERSHIP?
​Explore The Political Acumen Accelerator

​programs@publicsectorleadership.ca
(778) 677-6550  ~   ​Victoria, BC CANADA
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