Participant Expression of Interest Form - Ontario Nurses' Association

PARTICIPANT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM2012-2013 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMThe Ontario Nurses’ Association (ONA) is committed to providing a positive and inclusiveenvironment for all of its members. As such, ONA has recognized, in its Statement of Beliefs,that it is the Union’s responsibility to see that diversity is reflected at all levels of its leadership.Developing ONA’s leadership to reflect the diversity of our membership will ensure that the fullrange of viewpoints, ideas and perspectives of our members are represented in the policies,positions and culture of ONA. We will be further strengthened as a Union that provides andpromotes an environment of dignity and respect for everyone.In this spirit, in the fall of 2012, ONA is again offering a Leadership Development Programspecifically designed to enhance the leadership skills of women from ONA’s designated groupsthat have traditionally been under-represented in leadership roles.The program will consist of 10 female participants from ONA’s designated groups – members ofAboriginal descent, racialized members, lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender members, memberswith disabilities, and Francophone members. Later in 2012, ONA will also recruit 10 femalementors from ONA’s designated groups to serve as a coach and mentors for the participants.This is a great opportunity for interested members to “fine tune” their coaching skills, to assist inbuilding our leaders of tomorrow and to experience leadership at ONA and in the labourmovement.The program will encourage participants to share their own experiences, to vision, engage indiscussion and debate, and to provide skills and information sharing. It will promote groupinteraction and support. This program requires a commitment from the participants to attend allsessions, complete assignments, be available for post-program follow-up and to be engaged inall aspects of the program. Most importantly, having acquired an understanding of the structuresof ONA and the leadership opportunities within ONA, participants will be asked to create anaction plan and apply their key learnings to develop themselves as leaders in the structureswithin ONA. Participants accepted for the program will be funded, by ONA, for meals,accommodations, salary and travel.Please note that dates for the Leadership Development Program have been establishedas outlined below. Applicants must be committed to being available for these times:Phase 1 Leadership Development Program education two days: October 10/11 2012, TorontoTeleconnect January 17, 2013Phase 2 Leadership Development Program education one day: February 6, 2013, TorontoTeleconnect March 21, 2013Phase 3 Leadership Development Program education two days: April 10/11, 2013, TorontoLAD002_20120412_LDPParticipant EOI

April to October off-line work, implementing action plans, working with mentors and staffsupports.Video Conference Reflections Meeting: October 24, 2013PROGRAM OUTCOMES Participants will be fully active and engaged in the leadership structure of ONA (alllevels). There will be increased representation of equity-seeking members in ONA leadershiproles (all levels). There will be increased trust and credibility between equity-seeking members andleaders within ONA. ONA will develop leaders who are more responsive to the diverse needs of members. Participants will have acquired information, strategies, supports and skills to enable themto enhance their leadership abilities. The program ensures the integration of equity issues into all facets of ONA (services andgovernance). Participants will be assertive, confident and empowered to assume leadership roleswithin ONA.The following are the expectations for participants in the Leadership DevelopmentProgram:ooooooooParticipants will attend all sessions.Participants will fully participate in all sessions.Participants will complete daily evaluations/reflections.Participants will learn to listen, share, reflect, be kind, forgive, have fun, respect, explore,question, believe in themselves and in co-participants.Participants will communicate and network via e-mail, telephone and video conferenceas set out in the program design.Participants will complete specific assignments.Participants will choose an opportunity to attend and observe a board meeting, and aProvincial Coordinators Meeting (PCM) or an Area Coordinators Conference (ACC).Participants will choose an opportunity to attend and observe within their Local aBargaining Unit /Local and an Executive Meeting (in keeping with Local policy).LAD002_20120412_LDPParticipant EOI

oParticipants will choose an opportunity to attend and observe labour and health-careevents, e.g. labour council meetings, health coalition meetings.There is an expectation that with the knowledge and skills acquired, the participants will activelycontribute to their Bargaining Units, locals, regions and the provincial organization byparticipating in the work of the Union in any level of these structures.Attached is an Expression of Interest form which should be completed and returned byJune 1, 2012 if you are interested in being considered a participant in the LeadershipDevelopment Program.LAD002_20120412_LDPParticipant EOI

PARTICIPANT EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORMLEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMNAME:Local:ONA ID:Region:Address:City:Tel:Postal Code:E-mail:Deadline date for submission: June 1, 2012Applicants must be a member of one or more of the following designated groups.Designated group: This section must be completed: Please check all that apply.Member of Aboriginal descent:Racialized member:Lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender member:Member with disabilities:Francophone member:□□□□□Please complete the following questions (use more paper if required):1. Employment experience: Please indicate both current and past employment:LAD002_20120412_LDPParticipant EOI

2. Please describe any experience you’ve had working in the community, e.g. non-profitorganizations, charitable organizations, volunteer work, membership on boards ofdirectors, religious organizations, political organizations, etc. :3. Please tell us why you think you would be a good candidate for the LeadershipDevelopment Program:4. Are you now, or have you ever been, active in a position within your Local or BargainingUnit? If yes, please specify:5. Please indicate whether you have easy access to computers and e-mail:YesNo□□6. Please indicate whether your employer has access to video conferencing equipment:YesNo□□LAD002_20120412_LDPParticipant EOI

Member participants will be funded for meals, accommodation, salary and travel forthese specific dates:Phase 1 Leadership Development Program education two days: October 10/11 2012, TorontoPhase 2 Leadership Development Program education one day: February 6, 2013, TorontoPhase 3 Leadership Development Program education two days: April 10/11, 2013, TorontoVideo Conference Reflections Meeting, October 24, 2013All other connects with mentors and/or facilitators will be held by teleconference and are part ofyour commitment to the program. There is no reimbursement for your participation.Return to:Ontario Nurses’ AssociationOffice of the President85 Grenville Street, Suite 400Toronto, Ontario M5S 3A2fax: 416-964-8864 or toll-free 1-866-964-8864Deadline date for submission: Friday, June 1, 2012LAD002_20120412_LDPParticipant EOI