Orientation for Directors General (LPL141)

Overview

Delivery method

In-person

Duration

19 hours (2 sessions of 7.5 hours and 1 session of 4 hours)

Audience

Directors General

Prerequisites

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To register for this course, you must first complete the following:

• ODG-ODG - Access to Orientation for Directors General Program

Description

By properly understanding their distinct role, newly appointed directors general (DGs) position themselves to succeed as senior leaders. This orientation course leverages the collective strengths of the DG community and the support of other senior leaders to help build personal strategies for navigating the evolving complexities of being a DG in the public service. Participants will learn how to enhance their decision-making by drawing from the experience of their peers and the senior leaders and subject-matter experts within their professional networks.

Topics include:

• transitioning to the DG role
• understanding DG-level accountabilities, scope and latitudes
• managing key relationships and strategic resourcing
• being an inclusive leader and leading in times of change and uncertainty

Eligibility:

All participants must be a newly appointed DG within their first 18 months of appointment, or have more than 6 months of experience acting in a DG role. Participants must also report directly to an assistant deputy minister (ADM) or deputy minister (DM) to be eligible for registration.

Effective October 1, 2025, holding a valid authority delegation certificate will be a prerequisite for participation in this program.

To register, please contact your departmental training coordinator to submit your name for participation.

Notes:

This bilingual in-person course is delivered over 3 consecutive days: 2 full (7.5-hour) days and 1 half (4-hour) day, for a total time commitment of 19 hours.

This course is intended to help new DGs better understand their role and what is expected of them at this level, including how to deliver results in complex and dynamic work environments. Participants will also benefit from opportunities to build new relationships and foster collaborative networks throughout the course.

Legacy course code: E550