Bruce Joshua

Bruce Joshua
Capstan Consulting Ltd. (external website)
English, French
Born and raised on Isle Madame in rural Cape Breton, Bruce now resides in the Évangeline region of Prince Edward Island. He earned his Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) degree from Université de Moncton prior to commencing his career. He has subsequently earned three Master of Education degrees: School Administration from Université de Moncton; Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Brunswick; and, Leadership and Administration with specialisation in Mental Health from St. Francis Xavier University. Bruce is also a Project Management Professional, having earned his PMI certification in 2020, renewed in 2023. Bruce retired from public education with three decades of progressive experience. He has also served as an instructor in the Master of Education program. Bruce has developed and offered numerous professional development workshops in areas from outdoor education, to community-based education, to mindfulness, to cite a few examples. He has worked with non-profit organizations in areas of governance and planning, diversity in the workplace, conducting efficient meetings, holding courageous conversations, communicationsin the workplace, recruitment/​retention/​succession planning (HR), to highlight a few areas of strength. His success and dedication as an athlete, a volunteer, an education professional, and an entrepreneur have prepared him to accompany your leadership team in moving forward and inspiring your staff, clients, members, and communities. Bruce looks forward to accompanying your teams with his humble approach and his ability to connect with people in line with Capstan Consulting’s motto: People. Purpose. Perspective.

Expertise

  • Leadership
  • Human Resources
  • Governance
  • Skills Development

Workshops

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Strategic and operational planning

Are you looking to bring a new non-profit organization to life or revitalize an existing structure?

In this workshop, you will learn to shape your future with confidence and clarity.

It will allow you to fully understand the steps of setting up governance and other fundamental stages for creating a new organization. It will also help guide the transition and continuity of the organization through renewed plans.

Are you looking to bring a new non-profit organization to life or revitalize an existing structure?In this workshop, you will learn to shape your future with confidence and clarity.It will allow you to fully understand the steps of setting up governance and other fundamental stages for creating a new organization. It will also help guide the transition and continuity of the organization through renewed plans.


By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:

  • Explore and identify the core values of the organization
  • Identify a clear mission and vision that reflect the organization, its mandate, and aspirations.
  • Establish an action plan for setting up a new organization.
  • Critically assess and evaluate the mission, vision, and values of an organization.

Creating Cohesive and Inclusive Workplace Cultures (Part 1)

This leadership and team series contains two workshop mini-series. Each one is designed to help elevate workplace culture through recognition of the value and contribution that diversity, equity, and inclusivity add to an organization. First, by identifying and understanding personal, team, and organizational key guiding principles, and then by using this learning to increase belonging, safety, and purpose by actively engaging in a collective applied learning project.

Module 1 (of 2): Cultural Impact Awareness: Values in the Workplace and Beyond

- Workshop 1 (2 hours): Pillars of Purpose: Core Values as Cornerstones of Workplace Success
Identify your core values and how they shape your role and impact at work

- Workshop 2 (2 hours): Beyond the Surface: The Influence of Values & Beliefs on Inclusive Practices
Understand how beliefs and motivations influence inclusion and team dynamics.

Workshop 3 (2 hours): Charting the Course: Mapping the Journey of Personal Values and Organizational Culture
Create your personal values map to align with and influence workplace culture.

Creating Cohesive and Inclusive Workplace Cultures (Part 2)

Module 2: Practical Application of Culture and Leadership in Your Workplace

This leadership and team series contains two workshop mini-series. Each one is designed to help elevate workplace culture through recognition of the value and contribution that diversity, equity, and inclusivity add to an organization. First, by identifying and understanding personal, team, and organizational key guiding principles, and then by using this learning to increase belonging, safety, and purpose by actively engaging in a collective applied learning project.


Workshop 1 (2 hours): Building Blocks: Identifying Skills and Action Steps for an Inclusive Workplace
Identify key skills and choose an area of focus to apply your values and strengths. Begin crafting a personalized inclusion action plan.

Workshop 2 (2 hours): Charting the Course: Tools and Techniques for Workplace Inclusion
Define your vision for an inclusive workplace. Explore tools, strategies, and best practices to bring that vision to life.

Workshop 3 (2 hours): Navigating Obstacles: Solutions for Implementing Inclusive Action Plans
Tackle common barriers, refine your plan, and explore supports to successfully implement inclusive change in your organization.