Category : Guest Blogs

Is Trade Diversification the Solution for Canada?

Is Trade Diversification the Solution for Canada?

I’ve just returned from Australia, and It’s a fascinating place. It shares a remarkable list of similarities with Canada – but there are also some key differences. We are both classified as small, open economies, but Australia’s population is smaller, just two-thirds...
How Entrepreneurs Can Be Better Leaders

How Entrepreneurs Can Be Better Leaders

*Originally published on SpyderWorks: click here to access. Entrepreneurs aren’t always known for their people skills. And frankly, neither are engineers. So I felt somewhat challenged recently when I was invited to speak to students at the W Booth School of...
Top Recruitment Methods to Improve Employee Retention

Top Recruitment Methods to Improve Employee Retention

Considerable time and resources are needed to recruit new employees. From candidate searches to employee onboarding, it takes a lot of effort to find qualified workers who maintain the proper cultural fit for your organization. With so much invested in the process,...
How to Measure Innovation (To Get Real Results)

How to Measure Innovation (To Get Real Results)

Metrics are a combination of art and science. The trick is to inspire action around the goals you set. *Originally published on Co.Design: click here to access. There’s an elephant in the room when it comes to “innovation.” And it’s an ironic elephant given that we’re...
Cultures that Inspire!

Cultures that Inspire!

There is no doubt that attracting talented people is one of the latest challenges that business leaders are facing.  Let’s define talented people as those that have options – they have skills and experiences that are viewed as attractive and therefore can command a...
It’s Time to Make Diversity a Hiring Priority

It’s Time to Make Diversity a Hiring Priority

The facts are clear: diverse teams are more innovative and better problem-solvers. So why do we keep hiring people who are like ourselves? When hiring, the topic of diversity might get pushed to the backburner. It’s the kind of buzzword that makes you think, “I would...