Standing the Test of Time in Business
Lessons in Business That Have Stood the Test of Time The world these days seems...
Election 2019 – What’s in it for me?
Election 2019 – What’s In It For Me? I have a confession to make –...
How Social Enterprise is Getting Gifted People into the Workforce is a Story Worth Telling
How Social Enterprise is Getting Gifted People into the Workforce is a Story Worth Telling...
Attempting to Understand the Digital Age
Attempting to Understand the Digital Age I, like many of my contemporaries, throw out the...
When it Comes to the Workplace, What’s Changed for Our Children?
When it Comes to the Workplace, What’s Changed for Our Children? I appreciate the fact...
The Art and Science of Policy Development
The Art and Science of Policy Development When someone starts to talk about policy, do...
The Thankless but Critical Role that is the Not-for-Profit Board Chair
The Thankless but Critical Role that is the Not-for-Profit Board Chair Cop or coach; manager...
Leadership, Beyond Politics – Everyday Leadership
In April, my colleague Bob Hawksworth described what leadership practices we needed in our elected...
Branding – THE Key Visual Element
Branding - THE Key Visual Element It’s a term that’s bandied about these days like...
What Leadership Practices Do We Need From Our Elected Officials?
What Leadership Practices Do We Need From Our Elected Officials?There’s nothing like an election to...
Partnerships with a Purpose to Support Young Onset Dementia
Partnerships with a Purpose to Support Young Onset Dementia Partnerships can be a rewarding proposition,...
The Importance of Leadership in Agriculture Today
By definition, leaders set direction and help themselves and others move forward. During periods of...
How “Not Giving a F@ck” Can Lead to Great Things
How “Not Giving a F@ck” Can Lead to Great Things Over the holidays, between the...
Reflections on 2018 and Our Wishes for 2019
As 2018 draws to an end our team of Principals and Senior Advisors have spent...
What Hosting the 2026 Olympics Can Mean to Calgarians and Canadians
What Hosting the 2026 Olympics Can Mean to Calgarians and Canadians Like many Calgarians, I...
How Might the Coming Energy Transition Look?
How Might the Coming Energy Transition Look? Coal is no longer the “go to” fuel...
10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
10 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make They fall in love with their idea. It’s said “love is...
The Importance of a Marketing Plan
A good marketing plan allows you to reach your targeted customers and boost your bottom line. By setting clear, realistic and measurable marketing objectives, you can increase the likelihood of reaching your targeted customers by helping them understand why your product or service is different to that of your competitors.
The Fundamentals of Successful Strategic Planning
Having helped many organizations with their strategic planning, I am fascinated how many plans dismally fail while others successfully achieve spectacular results. What is the secret for ensuring plans spring to life and achieve timely, meaningful outcomes?
What is Business Development?
As someone who works in the field, I am often asked “What exactly is business development?”. According to Scott Pollock, a contributor to Forbes Business Magazine, “Business development is the creation of long-term organizational value from customers, markets and relationships”.