Register: An Introduction to the Consensus Workshop Method for Young Professionals Description Have you been tasked with leading a workshop or a meeting at work or in your community? Would you like to develop skills on how to be effective and engaging in these situations? Have you ever been at a meeting or involved in a group project where things didn’t come together (or there was no synergy)? Have you wondered about how to avoid groupthink and bring out the diverse, creative and innovative ideas on your team? And finally, are you interested in bringing people together for a common goal, for instance, making a positive difference on your team or in your community? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we would like to introduce you to the Consensus Workshop Method (CWM). This 4-hour introduction to the Consensus Workshop Method will provide you with some valuable tools on how you can draw out everyone’s wisdom when leading a workshop or a group meeting/project. Kindly note that CWM is typically taught in two days - however, with the generous support of our donors, we’re able to provide an

Join us for the 2019 Annual General Meeting The Board of Directors of The Canadian Institute of Cultural Affairs invite you to attend the: 2019 Annual General Meeting Thursday, June 20, 2019 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: 401 Richmond Street West, Suite 409 A portion of the evening will include a volunteer appreciation ceremony. Please join us in honouring the volunteers who have helped us grow and enhance the Courage to Lead program at the University Health Network.  Click here to RSVP AGM Focused Conversation: "A New Economy" Across the world, many groups are coming together to explore what possibilities exist for a more inclusive, equitable and a thriving economy for all. In the documentary A New Economy, an important question is asked, "what if working together for the good of all was the most common business model?" At this year's AGM, we will screen parts of this documentary, which will be followed by a focused conversation around this topic. We invite you to join us for what we trust will be an enriching discussion. We look forward to seeing you on June 20th.

ICA Canada is pleased to announce that we’ll be presenting the 2019 Courage to Lead Award to SKETCH Working Arts. The Courage to Lead Award is awarded to an individual or organization that demonstrates courageous and purposeful leadership within the community.

We have officially sold out of the Spring Courage to Lead (CTL) Online Study Series. Thank you to all who registered and for your interest and enthusiasm.We’ll be running another CTL series in the Fall. Please look out for the dates which will be announced in the next couple of weeks.

Register today: The courage to lead online study series Description As a leader, do you have the courage to turn the lens inward and examine what you bring to your daily interactions? If leadership is about relationships, who are you in those interactions? Are you willing to look inside and see how you show up in the world? How do you keep learning from your experience and trust your own inner wisdom? What role do you want to play in the change process in society, work, community and family? If you have ever asked yourself these questions, we would like to invite you to join our 13-week online study series (every Tuesday, starting March 26 – June 18, 2019), where you will get to explore your relationship to life, self and the world. The aim of this study is to provide the tools for deep reflection on how you can become the best leader you can be. What this study is not: A workshop of tips and techniques on how to be a better manager A crash course in leadership skills