Produced by the Canada School of Public Service, How to Survive As an Executive is a series of learning podcasts for and about Canada’s public service executives.
The goal is to share best practices among executives across the globe and inspire the next generation of leaders everywhere. In conversation with a host, executives will reveal aha! moments, impart words of wisdom from their mentors, and look back on the failures that ultimately led to lessons learned.
Would you like to participate or suggest a guest for our series? We want to hear from you!
How to Survive as an Executive: Navigating Ethical Dilemmas
As executives, we encounter ethical dilemmas in our professional life almost every day. Some ethical questions have quick and straightforward answers and a clear right and wrong. But sometimes, challenges do not align with our personal values and our responsibilities as public servants.
Judith Brunet, Ombud and Director of the Centre of Values and Ethics at Parks Canada, explains how to navigate the uncertain world of values and ethics.
Ms. Brunet discusses:
The importance of understanding the different angles of an ethical dilemma
The value of integrity, transparency and communication when tackling the situations you face
The resources available to support executives
Guest: Judith Brunet, Ombud and Director of the Centre of Values and Ethics, Parks Canada
Host: Annie Therriault, on behalf of the Canada School of Public Service
Would you like to participate or suggest a guest for our series? We want to hear from you: executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres@csps-efpc.gc.ca (mailto:executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres@csps-efpc.gc.ca).
29 Sept 2021
How to Survive as an Executive: Speaking Truth to Power
As an executive, it is not always easy to speak truth to power. Sometimes, you may be concerned that sharing difficult news might have a negative impact on your career.
Michel Doiron, former Associate Deputy Minister at Veterans Affairs Canada, shares some tips and tricks on how to brief senior management with bad news while giving facts and the full picture.
Mr. Doiron discusses:
the importance of delivering all the facts to support decision-making
how to set expectations with your boss about speaking truth to power
the value in building rapport with key players
Guest: Michel Doiron, Retired Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Veterans Affairs Canada
Host: Annie Therriault, on behalf of the Canada School of Public Service
Would you like to participate or suggest a guest for our series? We want to hear from you: executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres@csps-efpc.gc.ca (mailto:executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres@csps-efpc.gc.ca).
18 Jun 2021
How to Survive as an Executive: Reflections on Career Progression
How does being a director differ from being a director general or an assistant deputy minister? How do you know when you are ready to move to the next level?
Stephen Burt, Assistant Deputy Minister at National Defence, explains what to consider when comparing the various roles in the executive cadre. He discusses some of the considerations you need to take into account in order to be successful at your level within the organizational echelon:
effective leadership behaviours
the responsibilities that come with these roles
maintaining a balance between personal and professional life
Duration: 14:11
Guest: Stephen Burt, Assistant Deputy Minister, Data, Innovation and Analytics at the Department of National Defence
Host: Annie Therriault, on behalf of the Canada School of Public Service
Would you like to participate or suggest a guest for our series? We want to hear from you: csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada.ca (mailto:csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada.ca).
20 Apr 2021
How to Survive as an Executive: Learning from your Mistakes
As an executive, you may be afraid to take risks and make mistakes that might damage your career. But everyone makes mistakes. What’s important is knowing how you can innovate and experiment despite the possibility of failure.
Caroline Xavier, Associate Deputy Minister at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, talks about the best way to proceed when you make a mistake, big or small. Ms. Xavier discusses:
how to rebuild trust with a supervisor after making a mistake
smart risk-taking
creating a culture for innovation and experimentation
being open to feedback
Duration: 14:14
Guest: Caroline Xavier, Associate Deputy Minister at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Would you like to participate or suggest a guest for our series? We want to hear from you: csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada (mailto:csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada).
7 Oct 2020
How to Survive as an Executive: Yes, you can change the system! Here’s how.
Like many public servants, you joined the Public Service of Canada to make a difference in the lives of Canadians. On the way to doing that, though, you found you had to navigate a rigid system with forms to fill out, procedures to use, and rules to follow. It can sometimes feel like a burden.
But you have ideas to share. And constructive solutions to offer. This episode is for you!
Join us for a conversation on shaking up the status quo:
· what to consider
· making a plan
· taking the steps and
· what to do if you don’t get the results you were hoping for
Guest: David Conabree, Director General, Employment Programs Directorate, Human Resources Branch, Canada Revenue Agency
Host: Julie Blais Comeau, Learning Designer, Canada School of Public Service
Would you like to participate or suggest a guest for our series? We want to hear from you: csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada (mailto:csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada).
3 Jul 2020
How to Survive as an Executive: Leading with Calm and Authenticity
You love your job as an executive, but it’s not always easy. You do your best to balance your personal life with your professional role. When stress arises, you strive to remain calm and behave in an authentic way while staying open to the world.
Valerie Gideon, Ph.D., in conversation with our host, shares tips and best practices to help you:
manage your stress
honour all of your roles
stay true to your identity while being open-hearted
Guest: Valerie Gideon, Ph.D., is a member of the Mi’kmaq Nation of Gesgapegiag, Quebec, Canada. She is Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Indigenous Services Canada.
Host: Julie Blais Comeau, Learning Advisor, Canada School of Public Service
Would you like to participate or suggest a guest for our series? We want to hear from you: csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada (mailto:csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada).
11 Jun 2020
How to Survive as an Executive: The 3 Cs of Networking – Create, Connect and Contribute
Networking. Intimidating and dreaded by many, this professional activity is vital to increasing your knowledge and maintaining your relationships.
Through anecdotes and sharing practical advice, our guest and host talk about how to:
create your network
build mutually beneficial relationships
contribute to your network, and why it's important
Duration: 17:12
Guest: Jeannine Ritchot, Assistant Deputy Minister, Communications and Portfolio Sector, Natural Resources Canada
Twitter: @JeannineRitchot (https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jritchot)
Host : Julie Blais Comeau, Learning Advisor, Canada School of Public Service
Would you like to participate or suggest a guest for our series? We want to hear from you: csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada (mailto:csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada).
28 May 2020
How to Survive as an Executive: Leading Remotely in a Crisis
The Government of Canada pivoted quickly in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From coast to coast to coast, executives led their teams in transitioning to home offices while continuing to serve Canadians and adapt to the national lockdown.
In this conversation, our host and guest speaker address:
· the phases that executives and their teams may experience
· coping strategies
· the importance of communication and staying connected
Duration: 13:21
Guest: Pablo Sobrino, retired assistant deputy minister and current Faculty Member, Canada School of Public Service
Host: Annie Therriault, Faculty Member, Canada School of Public Service
Would you like to participate or suggest a guest for our series? We want to hear from you: csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada (mailto:csps.executivelearning-apprentissagepourlescadres.efpc@canada).
21 May 2020
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