Model Leadership From the Canadian Training Collective

The CTC went ABCD this past week! Above and Beyond the Call of Duty.

The four women who make up the Canadian Training Collective have set a new benchmark for supporting IAP2. Like previous leadership of training groups such as Twyfords in Australia, the CTC have this year, individually and collectively demonstrated their commitment to IAP2.

Individually: Stephani Roy Mc Callum as Past President of IAP2 was commissioned by the IAP2 to lead the project to develop a new training course (Emotion, Outrage and Public Participation). Through her own company she also provided Silver Sponsorship to this year's international conference and sponsored the tote bags and lanyards for delegates. Jan Bloomfield as President of the Wild Rose Chapter in Canada supported Wild Rose as the Gold Sponsor for the Conference and led the delegation from Alberta - more delegates than from any other State in North America to this year's conference. Gale Simpson is the Training Director of the IAP2 Board and is leading major reforms in training for IAP2 poising it for growth in the year's ahead. Gay Robinson is the elected Canadian member of the IAP2 Training Committee and leading a key area for that committee in financial modelling for licensing fees for the year ahead.

Collectively: The CTC hosted a reception for delegates at the conference and offered a trade table for delegates to learn more about their work. This was topped off with a business card draw for a free place at a training course. The CTC are also piloting a partnership arrangement with IAP2 for training in Vancouver in November on a course they are delivering and have developed. The CTC are also offering opportunities for others in the IAP2 community to be guest trainers.

This model of working co-operatively is very exciting and IAP2 looks forward to seeing more of these type of approaches emerging. The US Training Consortium worked together this year to achieve ACIP credits for US based Certificate training. These are the type of innovations and initiatives a thriving IAP2 training business can offer to the world!