Jim Lahey, a representative from a federal department that has produced an Integrated Plan, will share with us what they have done and lessons learned.

The presentation will cover the department's recent experience, its innovations in integrated planning and the lessons learned throughout the process. Given the challenge the Public Service of Canada faces with respect to the demographics of its workforce, there is a significant risk that the capacity of departments to deliver results could be impacted. It is, therefore, imperative to ensure that departmental plans fully account for the impact human resources issues could have on operations and ultimately outcomes. This is why the Clerk of the Privy Council's first priority in Public Service Renewal has been the integration of human resources and business planning. The integrated plans of 36 departments are to be reviewed this fall by an expert panel established by the Privy Council Office. You are invited to learn more about this process and to hear Jim Lahey discuss what constitutes a good integrated plan, the best practices currently available, and the further steps needed to improve integrated planning in the Public Service. With such a panel, we will be able to discuss and advance a common view on the challenges facing our organizations and, more importantly, various ways to address them. You will also be able to identify practices you can implement within your own organization. As usual, the event will be an excellent opportunity to maintain and expand your network.