NextGen Digital Leaders Development Program (Spring 2025)

The Secretariat ensures tax dollars are spent wisely and effectively for Canadians. We oversee and provide guidance to the Treasury Board of Ministers on how government is managed and how it regulates. We lead on digital transformation, and employ a diverse and inclusive public service. | Le Secrétariat veille à ce que l’argent des contribuables soit dépensé de manière judicieuse et efficace pour les Canadiens et Canadiennes. Il assure la surveillance des activités de gestion et de réglementation du gouvernement et fournit des conseils aux ministres du Conseil du Trésor. Le Secrétariat joue un rôle de premier plan dans la transformation numérique et favorise la diversité et l’inclusion au sein de la fonction publique.

Type of recognition

Program Completion Badge

Scope of this certification

In the program participants:

• Develop self-awareness and identify personal areas of growth as a digital leader.
• Build executive presence and business acumen.
• Learn practical tools and techniques to lead and manage digital teams effectively.
• Understand the challenges and opportunities of leading in a digital context.
• Manage and implement digital transformation initiatives.
• Learn from peers and exchange experiences and points of view.
• Gain exposure to industry leaders and experts in digital leadership.

Training Content

• Kick-off session (4 hours)
• Workshop 1: Oral Briefings and Business Acumen (6 hours)
• Workshop 2: Evolving the Role of a Digital Leader (12 hours)
• Workshop 3: Being a Service Excellence Champion (3 hours)
• Workshop 4: Lifecycle of an Organizational Shift (3 hours)
• Workshop 5: Change Management (6 hours)
• Action Learning Circles (12.5 hours)
• Professional Practice Day and Graduation (3 hours)
• Coaching Sessions (4 hours)

Assessment

• Lumina Self-Assessment
• Lumina 360 Assessment
• Simulation exercise (3 hours)
• On the job learning activities