Understanding Multi generational Differences in the Modern Workplace

February 03 2012
13:00:00 - 16:00:00

Doug Lloyd, Executive Director of Financial Systems Authority (Office of the Comptroller General, Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada), followed by a panel discussion which includes Doug and Marcus Ewert-Johns.
Library Square, 300 West Georgia Street, Room 214

Governexx, in partnership with IPAC and Canada School of Public Service, will be hosting the workshop, “Understanding Multigenerational Differences in the Modern Workplace”, on Friday, February 3, 2012. This workshop will take place at Room 214, 300 West Georgia Street (Library Square), from 1pm to 4pm. There will be a presentation by Doug Lloyd, Executive Director of Financial Systems Authority (Office of the Comptroller General, Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada), followed by a panel discussion which includes Doug and Marcus Ewert-Johns, Executive Director of International Relations and Business Development, Province of BC.

After the workshop, participants can join us for a networking mixer.

For more information, please visit the Governexx website http://pfc.gc.ca/governexx/

Community-based Governance - Is this our desired future?

 

October 24 2011
17:00:00 - 19:00:00

Fay Weller, Principal of Weller Consulting

The Blue Horizon Hotel, The Garibaldi Room, 31st floor, 1225 Robson Street, Vancouver

What is community focused and directed policy? What does it really mean to move from provincial and national policies and decision-making to those driven and inspired by communities? Is this a possibility, a dream or a reality given the future of governments?

Local governments are elected to be decision-makers for our communities, yet there are a range of lifestyle visions within a community. So who holds the power to influence decisions and how do differing visions interact?

Globalization is impacting on our daily lives but to what extent? What is globalization and global capitalism? How do local actions link to global systems?

Come and learn about what this means for governments, communities and citizens.
 

The Art of Leadership, Managing Your Career in Public Service
 

June 08 2011
08:30:00 - 03:30:00

2800 CN Strategy Room, SFU Segal Building

Have you ever wondered how leaders become leaders in their chosen profession? Have you asked yourself what it takes for you to succeed in a career in Public Service? Have you ever wanted to ask a successful leader – how did you do it?

Here is your chance to have a dialog with high profile senior leaders from all levels of government. In this one day seminar, these leaders will outline their careers in Public Service and share their stories. How they got started, highlights of their careers as well as strategies and tips they learned along the way.

Through short workshops, you will have the opportunity to learn about ‘how to win that next job competition’, ‘the art of public speaking’ and ‘what is your emotional IQ’.

To crown off the day, Jessica L. McDonald, the former Deputy Minister to the Premier, will share her public service story and discuss how leadership is needed at all levels to achieve excellence, accountability and integrity in Public Service, both nationally and internationally.
Master of Ceremonies – Lisa Nye, Principal, Pinpoint Consulting Inc. (former BC Public Service)

Our Speakers:
Garrick Bradshaw, Director, Facilities, Design & Management, City of Vancouver
Rita Estock, former Senior Manager- Financial Services, Capital Regional District
Joy Illington, former BC Merit Commissioner
Nancy Largent, Public Speaking Workshop
Laura-Dawn Petrie, Executive Director, Pacific Federal Council
Donna Wilson, VP Industry & Sustainability, WorkSafe BC

Our Keynote Speaker:      Jessica L. McDonald, Executive Vice-President, Western and International Development, HB Global