Free online event
How to foster inclusivity in the public service
Exclusively for public servants and policymakers
Wednesday, Sep 6, 2023
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Speakers
To continue learning, make sure to register for Apolitical's Build a More Inclusive Public Service free course.
Resources
- Denley's slides on workplace communities and creating inclusive spaces
- Apolitical event recording & resources on 'How to nurture neurodivergent talent in the public sector'.
- Christopher's blog post on Navigating whiteness while seeking equity for all equity denied groups
- Inclusion in the public sector: 8 dos and don'ts
- Why you need to speak up about race and bias
Event Description
From ensuring equitable access to essential services to shaping policies that touch millions of lives, public servants and policymakers play a vital role in shaping the world we live in.
But to create meaningful and sustainable change, we must strive for an inclusive culture in the public service itself, where every voice is heard, valued and empowered.
Join this free online workshop to learn about building an inclusive culture in the public service. You’ll explore how to foster inclusivity within the public service and how individuals, managers and colleagues can work together to bring about positive change.
Interested in how Apolitical can support you and your organisation? Learn about collaborating with us.
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Speakers
Denley McIntosh
I&IT Resource Manager for IT Source in the Treasury Board Secretariat
Canada
Christopher Scipio
Deputy Director of the Federal Black Executives Network (BEN/REN) Secretariat
Canada
Harj Dhesi
Head of Operations
United Kingdom
Denley McIntosh, I&IT Resource Manager for IT Source in the Treasury Board Secretariat within the Ontario Government. Denley is known as an organisational change agent who brings over 15 years experience in the space of people development and inclusive workplace. This includes over 10 years of experience of building workplace communities in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Connect Ontario Professional Development Group, a workplace community for public sector professionals in Canada who are looking to grow both professionally and personally in a safe space of belonging, care and empathy. Denley recently won an Amethyst Award from the Ontario Government for individual service excellence. This is their government’s highest honour for excellent public service. As an author and speaker, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience by producing content on leadership and culture via his podcast, The Coach’s Corner on Apple and Spotify.
Christopher Scipio, Deputy Director of the Federal Black Executives Network (BEN/REN) Secretariat, specialises in Black inclusion, anti-racism and gender-based analysis plus. An intersectional feminist, Christopher is committed to using his work to contribute to collective efforts to dismantle systems that oppress individuals and groups due to their race, gender, sexual identity, ability, religion and other identity factors. Since joining the federal public service in 2010, Christopher has worked primarily in strategic policy on a wide range of files including: change management, justice and security, digital government and performance reporting. He is also involved in public service renewal efforts through his active participation with Black Employee Networks including as one of the co-founders of the Defence Team Black Employees Network and his involvement with the Anti-Racism Ambassadors Network (ARAN). Outside of his day job, Christopher is a father, board member for several community organisations and a past volunteer with Family Services Ottawa, the Canadian Centre for Women’s Empowerment and the Ottawa Community Immigration Settlement Organization. Social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ScipioCk • Medium: https://medium.com/@ScipioCk • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-scipio-bbaa1a76/
