Business Innovation & Networking Blog
Start the Year Strong: A Practical One-Day Annual Planning Session
A typical EOS® Annual Planning session is two full days when facilitated by a Professional or Certified Implementer. That extended format isn’t arbitrary - it gives teams the space to deepen trust, strengthen team health, surface relational dynamics, and work through...
Planning for the Future: A Guide to Business Succession for Small Business Owners in Ontario
Running a small business takes hard work, time, and dedication. For many business owners, their company is more than just a job—it’s a part of their identity and a source of pride. But what happens when it’s time to step away? That’s where succession planning comes...
A Leader’s Duty to Financial Proactivity
We are delighted to introduce Schooley Mitchell as Innovators Alliance’s newest sponsor. Schooley Mitchell is North America’s largest independent cost reduction consulting firm, helping businesses of all sizes optimize their expenses and improve profitability by...
Breaking the Chains of Innovation: Why Think Tanks Keep Hitting the Same Wall
The $2 Billion Question Nobody's Asking After working with 400+ executives and driving over $2 billion in organizational transformation, I've noticed something peculiar. The companies struggling with innovation aren't lacking ideas, talent, or even funding. They're...
Innovators Alliance Welcomes Our 2025 Board of Directors
On April 7, 2025, the Innovators Alliance Board of Directors was officially voted in during ourannual virtual board meeting. This marks an exciting new chapter as we look ahead to thecontinued growth of our organization and the evolution of services and experiences we...
IA Chapter Chair Series – Meet Nataliya Becker
Nataliya Becker brings a unique blend of executive coaching expertise and deep insights into group dynamics to her role as a Chapter Chair at Innovators Alliance. As the founder of her own boutique firm specializing in executive coaching, leadership development, and...
IA Chapter Chair Series – Meet Deborah Jann
As Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Roll Out Innovation (ROI), Deborah leverages data analysis, talent development, team effectiveness and innovation to break down barriers, bridge gaps, increase emotional intelligence and drive sales. ROI is a sales and...
Align Your Team and Culture for Growth
Many of us have heard or even lamented that the “soft stuff is hard”; but what does this mean and what are the implications for organizations interested in growth? First off, admission is often a good first step. Yes, that soft stuff is indeed hard as heck for a...
Do You Have a Plan?
For owner-operators of Canadian Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs), having a comprehensive life and business plan is not just a strategic advantage—it’s a crucial necessity. This plan not only helps in achieving personal and business goals but also plays a...
IA Chapter Chair Series – Meet Dundee Staunton
Each Innovators Alliance chapter hosts monthly peer-to-peer member meetings which are facilitated by a professional Chapter Chair. The Chapter Chairs’ primary purpose is to ensure a supportive environment that ensures a strong collaborative environment, cultivating...
