First-time managers or those vying for such a position must learn to assert their opinions to upper-level management. New skills include gaining visibility with upper management and navigating organizational change for themselves and their team. Communication skills plays an important part with people across all levels in the organization, including team members, superiors, and peers in other departments. The ability to identify which tasks can be done by you, versus which tasks can be given to subordinates is important. New skills include knowing when to interfere or assist team members without micromanaging or taking over a task, giving up control and trusting others to complete the task.
Agenda
10:30 - 11:00 - Registration
11:00 - 11:05 - Opening Remarks
11:05 - 11:55 - Session
11:55 - 12:00 - Closing Remarks
Meet the Mentor
Vidya ShankarNarayan | CIO and Assistant Deputy Minister, Information Systems Branch at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Over the past 25 years, Vidya has held multiple positions in both the private and public sectors, leading high-profile initiatives related to service delivery and digital technologies. Previously, Vidya worked at Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) and Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), where she passionately focused on improving and innovating digital policy and service delivery with a vision of designing and implementing simpler and efficient digital government services. She has also held executive positions at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Global Affairs Canada and Passport Canada. She holds a Masters degree in Architecture, specializing in Design and Technology from Carleton University.
Vidya is an active community member, participating on various boards including the World Economic Forum, Global Blockchain Congress and Algonquin College. In her spare time, Vidya practices yoga and meditation and is a champion for diversity and inclusion.
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