JMCN Learn ’N’ Go: A Panel Discussion on Workload Improvement (MgtS-004)

Overview

Delivery method

Virtual classroom

Duration

1 hour

Audience

Managers

Supervisors

Description

The Justice Managers Community Network invites all managers and supervisors to join us on an engaging panel discussion hosted in collaboration with the Workload Improvement Network (WIN), where experienced managers will share practical and innovative strategies they’ve implemented to manage and improve workload within their teams.

Whether you're a new or seasoned manager, this panel will offer valuable insights and actionable ideas to help you and your team thrive.

This session will spotlight real-world examples of how leaders are navigating today’s complex work environments by:

Topics covered:

• Prioritizing tasks and managing competing demands to reduce overwhelm
• Leveraging Microsoft 365 tools like Planner and Lists to track workloads
• Delegating work equitably and collaborating effectively during resource constraints
• Reducing communication overload and setting clear expectations
• Monitoring workloads to prevent burnout and support team well-being
• Ensuring fair work distribution, especially during transitions such as staff departures

Moderators:

• Catherine Rudick, Special Advisor, Office of the CFO and ADM, Management Sector
• Lydia Laurin, JMCN Co-Chair and Manager, Centre of Expertise Learning and Professional Development

Panelists:

• Christopher Crighton, Deputy Regional Director and Senior Counsel, National Litigation Sector
• Jennifer Kasiri, Director, Business Management and Governance, Management Sector
• Asvini Krishnamoorthy, Senior Paralegal Supervisor, Ontario Regional Office
• Clémence Bélanger, Team Leader, Business Management Services, Quebec Regional Office

Presented by: 

The Justice Managers Community Network in collaboration with the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development (CoELPD).

Registration deadline: 5 working days prior to the course date.

Cost: Free (subject to Training Cancellation Policy)

Accommodation measures:

The Department of Justice is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free learning environment. If you have any accessibility needs in order to fully participate in the training activity, please contact your manager to discuss your needs. You may also call upon the services of the Centre for Workplace Access-Ability, Health and Wellness to help identify what type of accommodation measures you require.

For more information: Contact the Centre of Expertise for Learning and Professional Development.

Participants are responsible for adding their training activities to their Outlook calendars.

Please note that this activity is not eligible for accreditation of continuing professional development (CPD) with the law societies.