About the Program
Please note that this program will be taught in French. If you wish to participate in the program in English, please register for the English cohort.
Discover the transformative power of Ethical Leadership in this engaging and interactive program. Learn how to lead with integrity, foster trust, and navigate ethical situations with confidence. Through practical scenarios, hands-on activities, and actionable strategies, participants will explore how to create a culture of accountability, transparency, and respect within your organization. Whether a seasoned leader or aspiring to lead, this workshop equips participants to inspire ethical behavior and trust to drive meaningful impact.
Who Should Attend?
Executives and aspiring executives who want to:
- set an ethical tone at the top,
- foster a values-based culture,
- engage in a reflection and exchange with colleagues about what “values and ethics” means in the public sector and in their own respective area,
- identify ethical risks they are facing and mitigation strategies to help prevent or address those risks.
What You Will Learn
Participants will learn:
- The characteristics, benefits and challenges of a values-based culture;
- Reflect on personal leadership behaviours that either encourage or undermine a values-based culture; and
- Issues that lead to unethical behaviour; and
- Practical tools to handle ethical situations with confidence and integrity.
Program Takeaways
- Enhanced understanding of ethical leadership
- Behaviours and skills to foster a values-based culture
- Improved ability to address ethical challenges
- Strengthened personal leadership
- Collaborative insights and networking
Program Facilitators
Patricia Jaton
Program Director
Patricia Jaton
Program Director
As a former Vice President in the Public Service of Canada and with more than 20 years in the executive rank, Patricia Jaton has extensive knowledge and experience and honed competencies in several areas including executive/leadership development, conflict resolution, values & ethics, employee and organizational effectiveness and well-being, as well as in transformational initiatives related to organizational culture. She now works with various clients as a trained professional coach and consultant, and she shares her passion for people and their growth.
Over the course of her 34-year career, Patricia created and implemented several new people-centric programs and services – she was Health Canada’s first Ombuds in the early 2000’s – and she worked on Public Service-wide HR policies and guidance as VP, Policy and Communications, at the Public Service Commission from 2017 to 2021. When she was at the Canada School of Public Service, Patricia was responsible for leadership development programs. Moreover, Patricia occupied the position of Deputy Secretary to the Governor General from 2011 to 2017 which allowed her to work on national and international matters. The various positions she held in several departments allowed her to acquire considerable experience and expertise in dealing with a wide range of people management issues that were both complex and sensitive.
Patricia is recognized for her engaging collaborative approach with various stakeholders and partners and strong communication/writing abilities in both official languages.
Patricia is an ICF accredited professional coach who also offers mentoring and career management services including preparing for interviews at the executive level.
In addition to her university degree, Patricia obtained a University Certificate in Organizational Values and Ethics from Carleton University. She successfully completed the training offered by an institution recognized by ICF to act as a professional coach, and by the International Ombuds Association to serve as ombuds. Moreover, she is certified to administer and interpret the Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) – a 360-degree leadership assessment tool – and she possesses a Certification in Creating Positive Change offered by The Change Lab in Australia.
Details
- Registration Deadline
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Friday, September 26, 2025
- Date
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- Fee
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$1,200 + HST
Payment & cancellation policy
- Format
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In person, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- More Information
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executiveprograms@telfer.uOttawa.ca
613-562-5921
- Location
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Telfer School of Management
Telfer's Executive Campus
99 Bank Street, Suite 200
Ottawa ON K1P 6B9
Tailored Programs
Our programs and certificates can be delivered to your employees and tailored to fit your organization’s specific requirements.
To discuss your needs, please contact us.
