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For more than 30 years, Queens School of Business has been Canadas
leader in executive education. QSB is one of the worlds largest and most
managers and executives than any other Canadian business school. This
THE CHALLENGE
OF PUBLIC-SECTOR
LEADERSHIP
Superior Networking Opportunities
During the Program, you will have ample opportunity to network
with your fellow participants, most of whom have at least ten years of
management experience. These seasoned professionals, from a variety of
regions, industries and functional areas, create a lively and challenging
learning environment and provide an invaluable professional network.
As an alumni of the Queens Public Executive Program, you will have
numerous opportunities to stay in touch and continue your learning,
including: alumni networking and learning events; free on-line webinars;
and a free subscription to QSB Magazine.
Consultants In Residence
from other regions and levels, with diverse skill sets and
circumstances while at Queens and build an action plan for your next
Alumni Network
BENEFITS
Queens Public Executive Program is a unique learning experience that provides significant and
lasting benefits to both you and your organization. It is designed to enhance the policy-making,
decision-making, and leadership skills of public-sector managers.
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a Queens Public Executive
Program Certificate of Achievement a widely-recognized
symbol of excellence in executive education.
Alumni Benefits
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Access to continuing education events, white papers and
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Invitations to Queens business club events across Canada,
as well as New York, London and Hong Kong
Free subscription to QSB Magazine
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Queens Public Executive Program is an intensive two weeks strategically designed to enable you
to take full advantage of the enriched learning environment, powerful networking, and numerous
opportunities to develop as an individual and a leader.
Who attends
How to register
at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels who are looking for fresh
Dates
Please consult our website www.qsb.ca/execed for exact dates.
Location
Donald Gordon Conference Centre
Queens University
Kingston, Ontario
Queens Public Executive Program focuses on public policy issues in the modern
Domestic forces
This program definitely made a difference for me. It helped me be a better leader
TIJA DIRKS
Director, Growth Policy, Planning and Analysis
Ontario Ministry of Infrastructure
Policy Management
Policy Instruments
Policy Performance
Implementation
Upon moving from elected public service into the professional public service,
I was looking for a practical, high-level personal development tool that might fit
my needs and time constraints. Queens Public Executive Program exceeded my
expectations and I highly recommend it as a superb two-week investment for any
public servant in a leadership position.
ELWIN HERMANSON
Chief Commissioner
Canadian Grain Commission
Public-Sector Management
Performance management
capitalize on opportunities?
A TYPICAL DAY
While no two days are exactly the same during Queens
Public Executive Program, the following are examples of
some of the activities you will enjoy on a typical day.
Meet one-on-one with certified professionals who will provide you with
insight into where to begin, or tips on how to advance your personal
fitness, nutrition, or your work-life balance.
5:30 pm - Dinner
Meet participants who share a similar background or challenge and
share ideas and best practices over dinner. Dine informally with
faculty while discussing program content and upcoming sessions.
Relax and socialize with your peers from the program in the Donald
Gordon Conference Centre Coach House Pub.
Catch up on news and sports highlights on the big screen
Connect informally with classmates
12:30 pm - Lunch
Dine in the world-class and internationally acclaimed dining room of the
Donald Gordon Conference Centre. Meet with the chef or program staff to
discuss a customized nutrition plan, or join an optional discussion table over
Program Weekend
We encourage you to have guests join you on the middle weekend
during the Program. Family members are welcome to participate in
the scheduled leisure and lifestyle activities.
THE LIFESTYLE
COMPONENT
A Program Within
the Program
While our alumni consistently rave about
the Programs curriculum and outstanding
session leaders, many have referred to
the Lifestyle Component as a lifechanging experience.
CUSTOM PROGRAMS
FOR ORGANIZATIONS
A Transformational Experience for Your Organization
QSB Executive Education Custom Programs are designed to meet the specific
development needs of your organization, applying our expertise to your unique
objectives. Our programs provide powerful tools for facilitating meaningful organizational
change in important areas such as: improving strategy development and implementation
processes, creating a high-performance culture, managing growth and innovation, and
developing leadership capabilities.
development need. In these cases, we work closely with the senior management team
determine what their training and development needs are before developing a program
customized to meet these needs. Either way, Queens faculty and staff ensure that the
detail that clients have come to expect from QSB Executive Education.
Discussion of Next
Steps
Consultation
Phase
Program
Evaluation
Development of
Curriculum Outline
& Budget
Client
Post-Program
Activity
Program Delivery
Pre-Program
Activity
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KINGSTON
THE LIMESTONE CITY
Nestled on the northeast shore of Lake Ontario,
where it meets the St. Lawrence River, historic
Kingston is a thriving community of 140,000,
boasting a superb quality of life due to its
big-city amenities, waterfront location, and rich
natural landscape.
Located within a two-hour drive of Ottawa, Montral and the Greater
Toronto Area, Kingston is known as the freshwater sailing capital of
North America, the gateway to the world-famous Thousand Islands,
and the home of historic Fort Henry. Visitors may enjoy scenic boat
tours, sport fishing, golf, winery tours, live theatre, and many other
recreational and cultural activities.
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SESSION LEADERS
Queens Public Executive Program faculty in the past has included:
DR. THOMAS AXWORTHY
Thomas Axworthy assumed his current position as the President and CEO of the Walter and
Duncan Gordon Foundation in 2009. In addition to his work with the Gordon Foundation, Tom
has been Executive Director of the CRB Foundation in Montreal and the Historica Foundation
in Toronto. As well, he is a longstanding board member of the Harmony Foundation, which
specializes in environmental education. He was Senior Policy Advisor and Principal Secretary to
Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. In 1984, he went to Harvard University as a Fellow of the Institute
of Politics at the Kennedy School of Government, and was subsequently appointed visiting
Mackenzie King Chair of Canadian Studies. He is also a former Chair of the Centre for the Study of
Democracy, School of Policy Studies, Queens University. In 2002, he was appointed Officer of the
Order of Canada in recognition of his achievements in heritage education, civics and citizenship.
Michael B. Decter, a Harvard trained economist is the Senior Portfolio Manager, President and
CEO of LDIC. He is also the author of three financial books, The Million Dollar Strategy, The DRIP
Strategy, and Ten Good Reasons to Invest in Canada. As a former Deputy Minister of Health for
Ontario and Cabinet Secretary in the Government of Manitoba, Michael is a well-recognized
speaker on broader political and economic issues. He was the founding and former Chair of the
Health Council of Canada and continues to serve as the Chair of numerous non-profit health care
organizations. He was appointed as Member of the Order of Canada in 2004.
David Foot is the best-selling author of Boom, Bust & Echo: Profiting from the Demographic Shift
in the 21st Century, and is one of Canadas most widely quoted demographers. Well known as a
speaker to corporations, associations, and governments on the economic and policy ramifications
of coming demographic changes, he has made many original contributions to the understanding
of changing market trends. His other books include Canadas Population Outlook and The Over
Forty Society. He is Professor of Economics at the University of Toronto and a recipient of the 3M
Award for Teaching Excellence.
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SESSION LEADERS
MR. ALLAN R. GREGG
Mr. Allan Gregg founded Decima Research in 1979. He co-founded the Strategic Counsel of
Decima Research in 1995 and left in 2007 to form Allan Gregg Strategies. He was one of the
founding shareholders of Canadas childrens network, YTV, was Chairman of Toronto Film Festival,
Chairman of the Walrus Foundation and publisher of the award winning magazine, The Walrus.
For more than two decades, he has brought his skills to bear on such important policy issues
as budget measures, transportation and fishery policy, physicians fees and the privatization of
Crown corporations. He is a Director of ZENN Motor Company Inc., a member of the Retirement
Advisory Council of Bank of Montreal, and serves on General Motors of Canadas Advisory Board
and the Board of Directors of the Public Policy Forum. He is a regular participant on CBCs At
Issue panel and is the host of the TVO talk show - Allan Gregg in Conversation With.
Chantal Hbert is a national affairs columnist with The Toronto Star and a guest columnist for
Le Devoir. She is also a regular contributor to the weekly At Issue panel on the CBCs National
News. Ms. Hbert served as parliamentary bureau chief for La Presse and Le Devoir in Ottawa, and
as a political reporter for Radio-Canada. She is a Fellow of the Asia-Pacific Foundation, the 2005
recipient of APEXs Public Service Award, and the 2006 recipient of the Hyman Solomon award for
excellence in journalism and public policy.
Dr. William Leiss is a Fellow and Past-President of the Royal Society of Canada and an Officer in
the Order of Canada. He has held Research Chair positions in the Haskayne School of Business
and at Queens University. His earlier academic positions were in political science (Regina, York),
sociology (Toronto), environmental studies (York), and communication (Simon Fraser). At Simon
Fraser, he was also Vice President, Research. He is author, collaborator, or editor of fifteen books
including: In The Chamber of Risks: Understanding Risk Controversies, Mad Cows and Mothers
Milk: The Perils of Poor Risk Communication, Risk and Responsibility and his newest book, The
Doom Loop in the Financial Sector, and Other Black Holes of Risk. Over a period of twenty-five
years he has worked extensively in a consulting capacity with industry and with Canadian federal
and provincial government departments in the area of risk communication, risk-management,
public consultation, and multi-stakeholder consensus-building processes. He has been an
advisor on issues dealing with pesticides, toxic chemicals (chlorine, dioxins, and others), tobacco,
prescription drugs, electric and magnetic fields, genetic engineering, and many others. He was
a member of the Senior Advisory Panel for the Walkerton Inquiry (2000-2002) and in 2000 was
Chair of the Task Force on Public Participation for Canadian Blood Services.
Dr. Peter Harrison is Professor, Stauffer-Dunning Chair and Director of the School of Policy Studies
(SPS) at Queens University. Dr. Harrisons career as a senior member of the Public Service of
Canada lasted nearly 30 years. During this time he served as the Deputy Minister (Permanent
Secretary) of a number of federal departments. Dr. Harrison was responsible for shepherding the
ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) by the Government
of Canada in 2003; the investment of $150 million in the International Polar Year; and, as Senior
Associate Deputy Minister of the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs, the development
of the Governments current Northern Strategy, the commitment to a new High Arctic Research
Station, and the Canada-UK Memorandum of Understanding regarding Arctic Research. Dr.
Harrison is a Geographer by profession. He holds a B.A. Hon. (1st cl.) from the London School of
Economics and Political Science; an M.A. from the University of Victoria (British Columbia), and
a PhD from the University of Washington (Seattle). Dr. Harrisons research, writing and teaching
focus on ocean and coastal management with particular reference to the Arctic Ocean and Arctic
policy. He is a Fellow, Governor and Vice President of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
and a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and was awarded the Gold Medal celebrating
the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for his contribution to Public Service. Dr.
Harrison is also a recipient of the J.B. Nicholls award for his lifetime contributions to ocean and
coastal management in Canada and around the world.
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Hugh Segal joined the Canadian Senate in 2005, after four decades of public service which
included Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister of Canada, Associate Cabinet Secretary (Ontario)
for Federal-Provincial Affairs and Policies and Priorities, Legislative Assistant to the Leader of
the Opposition (Ottawa), and President of the Independent Institute for Research on Public
Policy. Chair of the Special Senate Committee on Anti-Terrorism, he is a former Chair and
present member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs. He headed a NATO parliamentary
delegation to Washington and is a former Chair (Calgary 2004) of the annual Canada-UK
Colloquium. He was a Senior Fellow at Queens School of Policy Studies and was named a
Member of the Order of Canada in 2003.
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