Development Day

Development Day

A full day of events to choose from: Keynote, Panel Discussion, Workshop & Lunch. You can participate in the sessions of your choice or the full day.

February 20, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm ET

Free In-Person events, open to DPI affiliates

LOCATION

Rogers Centre Ottawa (55 Colonel By Drive Ottawa, ON K1N 9J), Room 205/207, Second Floor

This will be an in-person only event but it will be recorded.

AGENDA

KEYNOTE

Be Future Work Ready to Communicate, Connect and Collaborate 

Mark Bowden | Expert in Body Language - View Mark in Action Here

Famously energetic, motivational, and vitally useful, world-renowned body language and communications expert Mark Bowden shares his top in-person and digital communication techniques and the science behind them to stand out, win trust, and gain credibility, and get you and your organization performing in the hybrid work landscape. 

Top takeaways include: 

• Ensure no person or great idea gets missed out by enabling the most effective collaboration in hybrid settings at every opportunity.
• Learn how to show up in hybrid meetings in every setting looking confident, and armed with the right communication skills to build relationships, win trust, and engage others, and maximize equity, positivity, collaboration, and crucially sustainable performance. 
• Know the factors that cause people to feel disempowered in hybrid settings and how to countermeasure those to keep them motivated to perform at their best. 
• Learn new strategies to help sustain your teams and keep them focused and optimistic while managing the complexities. 
• Learn better self-control, better navigation of the myriad of situations of the ever-changing future workplace, and ensure your optimal performance, productivity, and well-being. 

This keynote will enable you to master effective techniques for influence and persuasion in every setting, delivered in Bowden’s inimitable entertaining style. Make sure no great idea gets left behind. 

GC PANEL

Career Management in a Multi-Generational Workplace 

Join us for an engaging seminar focused on Career Management, featuring a dynamic Multi-Generational Panel. This session will bring together a diverse group of public sector employees, including students and those new to the public service, mid-career professionals, and senior public service leaders. 

In this in-depth conversation, our panelists will explore how different generations can work together effectively despite having varying expectations, communication styles, knowledge of tools, and management preferences. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the following topics: 

• Expectations and Values: Understanding the unique values and expectations of each generation in the workplace. 
• Communication Styles: Bridging the gap between different communication preferences to foster better collaboration. 
• Technological Proficiency: Leveraging the diverse knowledge of tools and technology across generations. 
• Management Preferences: Adapting management approaches to meet the needs of a multi-generational team. 

This seminar will provide practical strategies for creating an inclusive and productive work environment where employees of all generations can thrive. Whether you are just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, this discussion will offer valuable perspectives on navigating and succeeding in a multi-generational workplace. 

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from and connect with your peers and leaders across the public service. Join us in February for a thought-provoking session that will help you bridge generational divides and enhance your career management skills. 

Together, let's build a workplace where every generation can contribute, collaborate, and excel.

Panelists

Ethan Brydon | IT Technician, Employment and Social Development Canada	Étienne Lefebvre | Deputy CIO and Senior Director, Finance Canada	Jacques Mailloux | Director General, Shared Services Canada
Nahomy Milembamane | Project Officer, Public Services and Procurement Canada	Rose Homier | Manager, Transport Canada	Bob Charleau (Moderator)

WORKSHOPS

How to Facilitate Multi-Stakeholder Engagement Workshops 

We work in an environment that separates us from intersecting project teams and narrows our scope of work, creating barriers to a shared understanding of where we are at, where we are going and how we will get there. Our ability to achieve the project (or idea exploration) mission and successful deployment (or testing) is dependent on our ability to collaborate with our delivery partners and adapt to organizational changes outside our control. This session will focus on the what, why and how of facilitating workshops that establish, and maintain, a shared understanding. The session will be delivered through the presentation and tangible interaction of materials with an outcome of a foundational facilitation toolbox. 

Amy Mungham | IT Analyst, Canada Border Services Agency 

Amy Mungham (CBSA) is an awarded facilitator that has delivered countless engagement workshops for diverse projects and audiences within the public service IT sector. She believes in loving problems before solving them, leveraging the strengths of both business and technical delivery partners, and meaningful interaction. Being a creative extrovert on technical and development teams, Amy has learnt how to build bridges that overcome organizational barriers and pave the way forward. Amy is passionate about inclusive communication, addressing complacency through engagement, and finding common ground in diverse workplace milieus.

Harnessing Predictive AI for Efficient Information Management in SharePoint Online 

Discover the power of predictive AI solutions and how it can revolutionize document management for the Government of Canada. This presentation will explore the innovative use of inference-based labeling to give departments a way to automate categorizing and labeling documents when added to a SharePoint library. At the heart of this session is PathLight, a powerful tool integrated seamlessly with SharePoint employing deep-learning algorithms to handle the heavy lifting previously required by end-users for proper information management practices. In addition to its core capabilities, PathLight offers customizable labeling rules and language classification features tailored to meet the diverse needs of government operations.

Eric Hein | Sr. Director of Sales and Alliances, Orangutech

Justin Lyon | AI & Cloud Developer, Orangutech

Mark Lindsay | Information Solutions Manager, Orangutech