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THE POLITICAL ACUMEN ACCELERATOR
SEASON 6 HIGHLIGHTS
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Module 1: KEY NOTE
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL ACUMEN
What is It and Why is It So Important
January 5, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Dr Jared Wesley, Dr Peter Constantinou and Omo Akintan
INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL ACUMEN
What is It and Why is It So Important
January 5, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Dr Jared Wesley, Dr Peter Constantinou and Omo Akintan
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Two Bonus Master Mentor Interviews:
Richard Dicerni, former Federal & Provincial DM, AB , and Chris Trumpy, former DM Finance BC
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Module 2
SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER
Political Presence
January 7, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: James Moore, Carol Bellringer, and Cassie Doyle.
SPEAKING TRUTH TO POWER
Political Presence
January 7, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: James Moore, Carol Bellringer, and Cassie Doyle.
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Bonus Master Mentor Interview
with David Loukidelis, former DM Justice BC & AB 
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Module 3
SEEING AROUND CORNERS
Strategic Agility, Anticipation & Situational Awareness
January 14, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Theresa Oswald, Wayne Wouters and Allan Seckel
SEEING AROUND CORNERS
Strategic Agility, Anticipation & Situational Awareness
January 14, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Theresa Oswald, Wayne Wouters and Allan Seckel
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Bonus Master Mentor Interview
with Dale Wall, former DM Community & Rural Development BC 
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Module 4
BEHIND THE CURTAIN
The Inside Story of Issues Management
January 21, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Trish Mandewo, Lynda Tarras, and Daphne Meredith
BEHIND THE CURTAIN
The Inside Story of Issues Management
January 21, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Trish Mandewo, Lynda Tarras, and Daphne Meredith
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Bonus Master Mentor Interview with Bob de Faye, Former DM Aboriginal Affairs BC
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Module 5
THE OUTSIDE STORY
Social Media & Public Engagement
January 28, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Rick Goldring, Meetha Gandhi and Matt Gordon
THE OUTSIDE STORY
Social Media & Public Engagement
January 28, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Rick Goldring, Meetha Gandhi and Matt Gordon
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Bonus Master Mentor Interview with
Aiden Buckley, Media Expert & Journalist 
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MID-PROGRAM BREAK - January 31 until February 10, 2022
Module 6
CULTURE & INCLUSION
Essentials in a Post-Covid World
February 11, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Dr George Abbott, Joy Cramer, and Tabatha Bull
CULTURE & INCLUSION
Essentials in a Post-Covid World
February 11, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Dr George Abbott, Joy Cramer, and Tabatha Bull
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Bonus Master Mentor Interview with Debra Christmas Former Municipal Leader & Executive VP Gartner Canada
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Module 7
WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING
Ethics and Integrity
February 18, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Dr Matthew Chow, Dr David Zussman, Rick Goldring
WHEN NO ONE IS LOOKING
Ethics and Integrity
February 18, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Dr Matthew Chow, Dr David Zussman, Rick Goldring
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Bonus Master Mentor Interview
with Ulli Watkiss, former City Clerk Toronto, Vancouver & Edmonton 
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Module 8
CONFLICT and CONTROVERSY
The Search for Common Ground
February 25, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Alison Paine, James Moore, and Gail Stephens
CONFLICT and CONTROVERSY
The Search for Common Ground
February 25, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Alison Paine, James Moore, and Gail Stephens
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Bonus Master Mentor Interview
with Brian Lambie, Strategic Communications Expert and President, redbrick Communications 
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Module 9
BLINDSPOTS and BLUNDERS
Insights, Recovery and How to Get Ahead
March 4, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Bert Phipps, Theresa Oswald, and Oryssia Lennie
BLINDSPOTS and BLUNDERS
Insights, Recovery and How to Get Ahead
March 4, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Bert Phipps, Theresa Oswald, and Oryssia Lennie
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Bonus Master Mentor Interview
with Maria David-Evans former DM & Municipal Leader AB 
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Module 10
GETTING IT TOGETHER
Collaboration Across Governments
Federal | Municipal | Provincial & Territorial | Indigenous
March 11, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Dr George Abbott, Margaret Biggs, and Jan Sanderson
GETTING IT TOGETHER
Collaboration Across Governments
Federal | Municipal | Provincial & Territorial | Indigenous
March 11, 2022 : 10am - 11:30am pacific
Mentor Panelists: Dr George Abbott, Margaret Biggs, and Jan Sanderson
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Bonus Master Mentor Interviews with James Ridge, former CAO & City Manager Burlington, ON , and
Joy Cramer, CEO Southern Chiefs Organization, MB
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THREE BONUS MODULES:
ARE YOU NEW TO GOVERNMENT OR AN ASPIRING LEADER?
These optional modules are ideal for New Professionals or those Aspiring Leaders wishing a stronger foundation in how government works. Content is from previous season's Master Mentor Panel Conversations recorded for your convenience. Available to watch anytime for members registered in Season 6 of the Political Acumen Accelerator throughout the season starting December 1, 2021.
=> Executive Roles in Government
=> Navigating the Halls of Government
=> From Election to Operational Reality
ARE YOU NEW TO GOVERNMENT OR AN ASPIRING LEADER?
These optional modules are ideal for New Professionals or those Aspiring Leaders wishing a stronger foundation in how government works. Content is from previous season's Master Mentor Panel Conversations recorded for your convenience. Available to watch anytime for members registered in Season 6 of the Political Acumen Accelerator throughout the season starting December 1, 2021.
=> Executive Roles in Government
=> Navigating the Halls of Government
=> From Election to Operational Reality
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