Phoebe De Ciman, ICD.D

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Executive Director, Research Investments and Policy at Innovation Saskatchewan

Canada

Overview

Phoebe De Ciman is a seasoned leader with over 20 years in Saskatchewans public service and education sectors, currently serving as Executive Director at Innovation Saskatchewan. She holds an M. A. in Human Security & Peacebuilding and is a doctoral candidate researching organizational leadership. Colleagues describe her as an inspiring, resilient, and visionary leader.

Outside of work, Phoebe is deeply engaged in her community, having served on numerous boards like the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation. She has a distinguished background in elite sports as a former captain of a national champion university basketball team and a member of Canadas Senior National Basketball program.

Unique fact: Phoebe was a finalist for Canadas 2000 Sydney Olympic basketball team and represented the country in numerous international competitions.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Informal

Believer

They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Innovation Policy
As Executive Director of Research Investments & Policy at Innovation Saskatchewan, she directly shapes and oversees the province's innovation strategy.
Organizational Leadership
Her doctoral research focuses on leadership approaches in post-secondary institutions, and she has presented on change leadership strategies at academic conferences.
Community Governance
Demonstrates a long-standing commitment through her volunteer board memberships with organizations like the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation.

Media Appearances

Phoebe De Ciman - Directory. Featured in Government of Saskatchewan (saskatchewan.ca)

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Work History

10-2025
Executive Director, Research Investments and Policy at Innovation Saskatchewan
7-2022 - 7-2025
Special Advisor to the Provost & Vice-President Academic at Saskatchewan Polytechnic
6-2021 - 7-2022
Associate Dean, School of Health Sciences at Saskatchewan Polytechnic
1-2015 - 6-2021
Director, Learning Pathways and Labour Market Priorities, Ministry of Advanced Education at Government of Saskatchewan
2-2013 - 8-2013
Executive Assistant to the Deputy Minister, Ministry of Advanced Education at Government of Saskatchewan

Education

6-2023 - 5-2024
ICD.D from University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Master of Arts - MA (Human Security & Peacebuilding) from Royal Roads University

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Insights For Selling To Phoebe

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Phoebe is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Phoebe

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Phoebe move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Phoebe take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Phoebe

Personality Compatibility


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