LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND WORKPLACE AWARENESS 14 / Canadian Government Executive // Spring 2023 BY DAN MOORCROFT WORKFORCE in the Government of Canada Our federal government departments and agencies continue to embrace a culture of leadership development notwithstanding the programming challenges they have faced in the past few fiscal years. Through targeted initiatives, mentorships, coaching and skill-building opportunities, public servants have been provided with the tools they need to become more effective leaders. In addition, an increased understanding of the importance of workplace awareness now provides a focus on connecting with leaders with their people. Effective leadership development starts with education and training. Initiatives such as the Executive Leadership Development program (ELDP) are characterized by targeted learning and development opportunities. ELDP focused topics include organizational leadership, team dynamics, negotiation and communication, and problem solving. These
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