Overview
Only 28% of technology leadership roles in government are held by women, despite women making up the majority of the public sector workforce.
This isn’t just a gap. It’s a call to action.
Aspiring to Lead: Navigating Government for Women in Technology is a one-day, in-person leadership training held in Ottawa, designed exclusively for women in public sector technology roles who are ready to step into their next chapter of influence, innovation, and impact.
Government organizations today face a complex mix of pressures: digital transformation efforts that too often fall short, innovation hindered by risk-averse cultures, and a looming leadership vacuum as seasoned IT professionals near retirement. These challenges demand more than operational fixes. They call for a new generation of visionary leaders who are ready to step forward, shape the future, and lead with purpose.
This session offers practical strategies, tools, and insights to help public sector leaders drive innovation, strengthen service delivery, and lead with confidence in a digital-first world.
This is your moment to rise, lead, and redefine what’s possible for women in government technology.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you're a mid-level IT professional aiming for senior leadership, an aspiring female leader looking for confidence and strategic insight, or a technology specialist shaping the future of government IT, this masterclass is designed for you. This masterclass would be perfect for the following:
Mid-level IT professionals in government aiming for senior roles
New and aspiring female leaders seeking confidence and strategic insight
Women in technology policy and digital transformation roles
IT managers and specialists looking to lead diverse, high-performing teams
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Master Leadership & Influence: Build executive presence, refine strategic thinking, and enhance decision-making skills to lead with confidence in government IT.
Navigate Emerging Technologies: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding key government IT trends and learning how to drive digital transformation effectively.
Accelerate Your Career Growth & Leadership Impact: Gain actionable insights on career progression, networking, and mentorship to support long-term leadership success.
In-person Training
Aspiring to Lead: Navigating Government for Women in Technology
Session details
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
If you are an early to mid-career woman looking to move from an individual contributor role to management, or a mid to late career leader looking to move into senior management, you will benefit from this training.
- Empower Leadership: Develop executive presence, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills tailored to IT roles in the public sector.
- Enhance Technical and Strategic Acumen: Understand current government IT trends and learn how to leverage emerging technologies for effective public service.
- Foster Professional Growth: Gain practical advice on career progression, networking, and mentorship to support long-term leadership goals.
- Promote Inclusive Practices: Learn best practices for building diverse and inclusive teams that drive innovation.
No previous experience necessary
Key Sessions
This interactive, full-day session provides a comprehensive overview of the future of IT leadership in government. Participants will explore key trends shaping the public sector, develop executive presence and strategic thinking, and learn how to lead digital transformation with confidence. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, attendees will gain practical skills in change management, crisis response, inclusive team leadership, and career advancement. The session also includes a dynamic Q&A and action planning segment to help participants apply learnings, overcome gender-specific barriers, and grow their impact as emerging IT leaders.
- What is executive presence, and why does it matter
- Communicating with clarity and confidence
- Workshop: Leadership Purpose/Personal Impact Audit + 2-minute leadership purpose pitch
- Frameworks for strategic thinking
- Making high-impact decisions in uncertainty
- Public sector constraints & opportunities
- Group exercise: Real-world case scenario—make and justify a strategic decision
- Working in the public sector matrix: reporting lines, influence without authority
- Collaboration across departments, politics, and priorities
- Activity: Influence management exercise (if time allows)
- Assigned seating to ensure cross-sector connection
- Table prompts: “A pivotal leadership lesson I’ve learned,” “Biggest challenge I’ve overcome”
- Myths about innovation in government
- AI 101 – and examples of successful public sector innovations
- Activity: Identify one “innovation block” and develop a disruption plan (if time allows)
- How to use your Leadership Purpose Statement from morning
- Self-assessment: Strengths and development areas
- Leadership growth framework: mindset, skillset, and network
- Activity: 90-day personal development plan
Next Steps: Resources, peer check-ins, follow-up call option
- Group share: One action I’ll take in the next 30 days
- Ask me anything session- 15min
- Book club: Podcasts & book suggestions
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$1,295 CAD
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$1495 CAD
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Ends 26 Feb
$1695 CAD
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