BC Cohort
Body copy
NB Cohort 2023
Body copy
Here is some aside
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1
Answer 1
Here we go

Here is a box

Another box

Get the resources
body
asdfadfasdfd
Accountability In The Workplace
Accountability helps to ensure that every employee will take responsibility for their performance and behaviors and continue to manage this responsibility. When we implement goals and communicate with one another, we can achieve powerful results. Building an accountable workplace requires strong teamwork and collaboration. Every team member must have a strong understanding of the values of the company and recognize the importance of their dedication, in order to attain success.
This course will provide you with informative tools and practical strategies that can be used to help empower the team to work towards achieving the benefits of accountability. Accountable employees will fuel performance and productivity and generate an enhanced workplace.
Target audience: Leaders, supervisors, managers
Benefits:
• To increase employee accountability and ensure the employee takes responsibility for their performance and behaviors.
Learning Objectives:
1. Define accountability and personal accountability and differentiate between ownership and accountability
2. Use feedback as a tool to enhance performance and understand the barriers of workplace accountability
3. Focus on building accountability leadership and effectively set SMART goals
4. Identify the components of the cycle of accountability
5. Work towards achieving the benefits of accountability
Facilitators (English)
Monique Gallie (Gallie Executive Advisory Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Monique Gallie (Gallie Executive Advisory Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Adding More Meaning to Your Brand
A strong brand starts on the foundation of purpose which drives through everything you do. Buyer expectations demand that companies start to matter more. In this online workshop:
- Learn why it is the right time for you to find purpose beyond profit to support your growth goals.
- Better understand the changing expectations of buyers and what you will need to do to stay relevant and competitive.
- Explore proven methods to help you discover the deeper purpose of your brand.
- Get inspired by brands that are doing it right.
Facilitators (English)
Hayley Bohan (Marketing On Purpose)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Analyzing & Improving your Processes to Create More Value
The challenges faced over the past 18 months made any inefficiencies in our operational processes blatantly obvious. Flawed processes can sometimes be hidden (e.g. by exceptional customer service, excess inventory, or heroic performance) but once they come to light you have the opportunity to redesign them for greater impact and efficiency.
This two-hour session will help you and your team:
- Understand how to map the processes in your organization
- Identify the areas of process waste that go unnoticed
- Determine which processes are critical versus enablers
- Prioritize the areas requiring the most improvement
- Learn methods to streamline and improve your processes
Online Workshop — 2 hours
Online Workshop — 2 hours
Facilitators (English)
Jennifer DeWare (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Jason Sirois (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
Jason Sirois (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Are we Improving? Implementing Daily Management for Teams
Daily Management is one of the most engaging tools for any team. These two days will train the team on how to run efficient daily huddles (5−7 mins) in order to keep them working efficiently without lengthy meetings. It also includes the implementation of a visual management board which allows the team to always know the plan for the day/week and how they are doing (the score) while at the same time facilitating the reduction of interruptions and increasing time spent on value added work. In this session, you and you team will:
- learn how to motivate employees without cake & pizza parties
- be introduced to daily management techniques that drive team performance
- learn how to create a visual management board for the team to know the score
Facilitators (English)
Jennifer DeWare (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Balanced Scorecards: A Leadership Approach
Could your business be more successful if you could somehow better communicate its strategy to your employees?
Even if everyone is working hard, how can you be sure that everyone understands what you are trying to accomplish? And how do you align your employees on the key measures that make the difference in your business?
A Balanced Scorecard approach is an effective tool to ensure everyone in your organization is aligned on the most important parts of your business.
This system is most effective when the scorecard effectively cascades down to the business and support unit level, including individual levels, so that accountability is created from top to bottom in your organization.
Target Audience: business owners, managers or supervisors with 10 + employees
At our workshop, expert consultant Dale Thibodeau will guide you to practical, ready-to-use solutions to focus on your most important issues and learn how to spend more time working “on” your business rather than working “in” it.
In just one day you will learn:
- How to create a strategy map in a cause-and- effect chain
- How to use the Balanced Scorecard as a strategic performance management tool
- How to implement cascading accountability in organizations
Facilitators (English)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Boost Engagement on Facebook
Part 1: Create posts that engage and help turn followers into buyers.
This workshop is right for you if you are struggling to get engagement on your posts, you can’t figure out what to post, and you want an easier process for posting.
- Understand the difference between posting to post and posting to create buyers
- Determine the right content mix for your business
- Learn tips that will help you increase post engagement and visibility
- Learn how to use Facebook Publishing Tool
Part 2: Analytics: understand your insights & save time
This workshop is right for you if you want to understand how your posts are performing and continually improve your engagement results.
- Learn how to use Facebook Insights, and how evaluate your posts.
- Discover and experiment with repurposing posts so you don’t always have to come up with new ideas.
- Learn time-saving tips that will help you schedule a month of posts at a time.
Online Workshops — 4 hours (2 * 2 hours)
Facilitators (English)
Hayley Bohan (Marketing On Purpose)
Facilitators (French)
Hayley Bohan (Marketing On Purpose)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Build an organic Facebook Strategy that drives sales
Most businesses are using Facebook, but their efforts are not paying off because just posting about what you sell is a turn-off that doesn’t translate into sales. Learn how to create a Facebook strategy unique to your business that will help you get more engagement and more sales for your efforts.
- Create a strategy that encourages connection and loyalty, and makes it easier to come up with ideas.
- Sell on Facebook without being sale-sy and turning off your fans.
- Boost engagement and conversion just by changing how you post.
Facilitators (English)
Hayley Bohan (Marketing On Purpose)
Facilitators (French)
Hayley Bohan (Marketing On Purpose)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Building a Business That People Will Want to Buy.
Learn how you can make your business attractive to buyers, increase profits and reduce the time and effort you put into managing your small or medium sized business.
This three-hour online workshop teaches attendees what scares off buyers and how to employ a strategy to not only increase the value of a business in the eyes of a buyer but make more money and free up more time in the present.
The workshop is intended for current and future entrepreneurs. Students will learn Barnett’s 12+1 step program for systematizing a small business that is already operating day-to-day.
This workshop is for you if:
- You want to buy or start a business or already own one.
- You want to make your business more profitable.
- You want to make your business easier to manage.
- You want to increase your vacation and family time while being a business owner.
- You want to ensure your business will sell quickly and for the best price when the time comes to sell.
OVERVIEW OF SEMINAR
- What do buyers look for?
- How are businesses valued?
- What problems keep buyers from moving forward?
- How can we make the business more attractive?
- How can we implement business management systems quickly and easily with minimal interruption in our opertion?
- David Barnett’s Secret 12+1 step business systematization process.
Facilitators (English)
David Barnett (Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd.)
Facilitators (French)
David Barnett (Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Building Your Buyer Persona
Please note this is a series of 3 one-hour online workshops and 1 hour of coaching per participant.
No matter where you spend your marketing time and dollars, to create effective marketing that drives buying behaviour you must identify and understand your ideal customers. You need to know more than just their demographics and your assumptions.
This workshop takes you from identifying who your ideal customer is to the primary research you need to truly learn how to motivate buying behaviour to creating a comprehensive buyer persona to use in all your marketing efforts moving forward.
- Determine who exactly your ideal customer is based on four key criteria.
- Discover what a buyer persona is and how you can use it in your marketing.
- Discover the interview technique and questions you need to ask do you can identify the real triggers for your buyers
- Research ideal clients on Social Media using the snooping technique to augment your primary research.
- Interpret your research with your coach to create a comprehensive Buyer Persona.
Entrepreneurs, potential entrepreneurs, marketing staff will benefit from participating in this series.
Online Workshop — 3 hours (Series of 3 one-hour online workshops + 1 hour of coaching/participant)Facilitators (English)
Hayley Bohan (Marketing On Purpose)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Burnout: How to Notice it in Yourself & Your Team and Mitigate
After an unanticipated and unbelievable two and a half years, many organizations have decided it is time to stop and take stock of what has transpired to their products & services, to their processes and to their people. Many things look different than they did in March of 2020, but nothing has been as impacted by the pandemic as our employees, our teams. With hybrid work increasingly becoming the norm for those who can accommodate it, due to lack of potential recruits and changes in employee wants and needs, one thing all should be concerned about is burnout. In this workshop you and you team will learn:
• What burnout really is and how to identify it in yourself and your people
• Ways to mitigate burnout before it impacts your teams as well as your organization
• Best practices being implemented across industries to navigate the future of work and meeting the needs of the ‘post-pandemic’ employee
1⁄2 day in person or 3 hours online.Facilitators (English)
Jennifer DeWare (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Business Model Canvas for Social Enterprise
In this interactive course you will be guided through the development of a Business Model Canvas that clarifies:
- your social enterprise idea
- your products and services
- customer segments
- value propositions
- revenue streams
- cost structure
- other important considerations in moving your idea forward
This course is designed for individuals and teams looking to start or grow a co-operative or social enterprise.
Online Workshop — 6 hours (3 * 2 hours)Facilitators (English)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Busy is the New Stupid: Productivity & Optimizing Time
Professionals are technical experts in their fields, they know how to do surgery, how to teach, how to weld, how to draft legal briefs. It’s what they are good at. Most professionals are not however trained in the field of operational efficiency & improvement and therefore they are wasting precious hours each day and each week on non-value added work. We have created a society that judges people based on how busy they are versus how productive they are, and this is driving the wrong behaviors in our workplaces. In this workshop your team will:
- be introduced to what productivity truly is and is not, and why you should care
- learn how to identify what is the true priority work you need to focus on
- find the minutes & even hours you are unknowingly losing each day
- learn how to maximize and optimize the time you have at work
Facilitators (English)
Jennifer DeWare (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Jason Sirois (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
Jason Sirois (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Buying an Existing Business
Why start from scratch? Buying an existing business can offer you a head start in the world of business ownership.
In this workshop participants will learn:
- The advantages of buying an existing business over starting a new business
- The difference between a buyer-lead acquisition process vs. a seller initiated process
- How to approach a potential opportunity using intermediaries
- The key information for analysis, due-diligence and determining a fair value
- How to finance the purchase
- Which experts to involve and when you will need them, such as accountants, lawyers, brokers, bankers, etc.
Facilitators (English)
David Barnett (Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd.)
Facilitators (French)
David Barnett (Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Cash Management in Today’s Environment
Concerned about your cashflow?
Keeping on top of your cash flow will be a key factor in ensuring the success of your business during this challenge. This online workshop will give you tips and tools for managing your business cash-flow in the short-to-medium term. You’ll learn about strategies and tools such as:
- Setting up a simple, easy-to-use cash management plan
- Engaging customers and securing payments
- Effective ways to work with lenders
Facilitators (English)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Create a Clear Marketing Message
The average person encounters over 3000 marketing messages per day — you need to be able to cut through the noise and focus people’s attention on your business!
This program is designed for marketers, sales professionals, managers, recruiters, and leaders responsible for strategy.
In this workshop, Erica Waddell takes you through her proven, seven-part framework to clarify your brand message. By the end, you’ll have a message that inspires and entices your customers. And you’ll understand how to apply it effectively: on your website, in sales emails, on social media, etc.
Your registration fee covers six hours of interactive online learning with Erica, as well as an hour with her one-on-one to help you with real life application of the information from the class.
Online Workshop: 2 sessions x 3 hrs + 1 hr 1‑on‑1 coaching with Erica (option to apply for additional subsidized coaching hours)
2 sessions x 3 hrs + 1 hr 1‑on‑1 coaching with Erica (option to apply for additional subsidized coac
Facilitators (English)
Erica Waddell (Post Road Marketing)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Creating a Culture of Inclusive Communication
Learn to unleash your team’s potential by creating an inclusive environment!
You can create a culture of inclusive communication through a solid understanding of each team member’s preferred communication style, motivators, and the ideal environment where they can bring their best, most authentic selves to work – and your organization will reap the benefits!
Research shows that diverse teams are more productive, innovative, and engaged when the right skills are developed to conduct meaningful conversations and uncover common ground which are necessary to engage in inclusive conversations.
This highly interactive learning experience will meet you where you are and help you expand your ability to communicate with your team and others and increase your influence with them. You’ll complete a self assessment, learn strategies to move from polarization to common ground, and discover practical techniques for building a strong foundation of trust and inclusion.
By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:
• Understand the communication style of others and how to connect to them irrespective of the differences
• Assess cultural competence in 7 key areas of influence and how it impacts team productivity
• Identify specific communication styles that strengthen team engagement and foster inclusion
• Create an accompanying action plan to provide guidance as they move into new levels of growth and awareness.
This workshop is for you if you manage functional or cross-functional teams of different sizes but:
• you are seeking ways to create a more psychologically safe work environment where every voice is valued and heard
• you need a boost in your ability to relate to and work effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
• can’t figure out the different communication styles, motivators, and ideal environment of your team members
• struggle with what action to take when people involved in a conversation have a strong emotional response.
To benefit you should:
• have a minimum of 5 people on your team
• be willing to promote diversity and inclusion at an interpersonal and /or organizational level
Online (2 x 1.5 hrs) or In-person (3 hours/half day)
Facilitators (English)
Esther Hephzibah (Shine Transformation Solutions)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Crisis Communication: Developing a plan for when the unexpected happens
In a year where the uncertainty has become the new normal, it is more important than ever to be ready for whatever is thrown at you. In these situations, communication is crucial, and transparency is key. The best way to handle a crisis is to be prepared. Now is the time to take a step back and develop a crisis communication plan so your organization can be prepared when the unexpected happens.
In this engaging and interactive two-part online workshop you will learn to:
- Identify what a crisis is
- Understand what a crisis communication plan is
- Know and understand the key components of a crisis communication plan
- Identify to whom — and what — you should be communicating
- Identify the right communication tools and channels you should be using
- Build your own crisis communication plan using templates and other key communication pieces
Facilitators (English)
Tanya Chapman (The Chapman Group)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Delivering constructive criticism
Just about everyone finds delivering constructive criticism challenging. If done correctly, the feedback will provide great benefits to your organization. It helps nullify problematic behaviours and develop well-rounded and productive employees.
In these interactive online workshops, leadership expert Monique Gallie will provide valuable knowledge and skills to assist you with this task.
- Understand when feedback should take place and learn how to prepare to deliver the constructive criticism
- Determine the appropriate atmosphere
- Identify the proper steps to be taken during the session
- Know how emotions and certain actions can negatively impact the effects of the meeting
- Learn how to set goals with the employee and the best techniques for following up
Facilitators (English)
Monique Gallie (Gallie Executive Advisory Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Monique Gallie (Gallie Executive Advisory Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Developing Effective Vision and Mission Statements
Non profits must have a clear Vision and Mission to effectively develop strategies, programs and services that achieve their goals and to monitor and measure their progress. This interactive course is designed for Boards and staff of non profits who will learn:
- how to write an effective Vision statement and why it is important for your organization
- how to write an effective Mission Statement and use it to garner support
- how to use Vision and Mission Statements in monitoring and measuring your progress
Facilitators (English)
Wendy Keats (Keats & Associates)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
E-commerce for Retail
Get a head start on your retail sales. Building an e‑commerce sales channel will help your business to weather the storm and get you on the right track for customer expectations after the pandemic.
If the idea of moving your business online sounds overwhelming, you’ll want to join this two-hour online workshop. You’ll learn how to get started with e‑commerce for SMEs, including:
- Different e‑commerce options available
- Our recommended quick and easy option
- How to retain online customers through an effective digital communication strategy
- Effective e‑commerce communication and promotion strategies
Upcoming Workshops (0)
E-Commerce for the Restaurant & Food Service Industry
As the province reopens, get a head start on your restaurant sales. Building an e‑commerce sales channel will help your restaurant weather the storm and get you on the right track for customer expectations after Covid-19.
If the idea of moving your menu online sounds overwhelming, or if you are already offering online ordering and require some help optimizing it to increase sales and efficiency, you’ll want to join this two-hour webinar. You’ll be introduced to E‑Commerce for the food industry and learn how to get started. More specifically, you’ll learn:
- Different online ordering options available
- Our recommended quick and easy online ordering option
- How to increase sales with an effective and consistent up-selling strategy
- How to retain online customers with an effective e‑commerce communication strategy
- How to promote your restaurant’s online ordering service.
Upcoming Workshops (0)
E-Commerce for the Service Industry
Get a head start on booking your services. This interactive online workshop will help you understand:
- Different scheduling options available
- Our recommended quick and easy virtual meeting option,
- How to retain online customers with an effective digital communication strategy,
- And how to promote your services online.
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Embracing Facebook Lives To Boost Engagement and Sales
Facebook Lives produces six times more interactions than traditional videos, and the daily watch time of Lives on Facebook has quadrupled in the last year. If you want to improve your social media results on Facebook, LIVES are where it is at.
- Choose the topics and format for your live events
- Create an engaging live show that connects with your fans
- Learn to schedule, promote, and make your videos look and sound great
Facilitators (English)
Hayley Bohan (Marketing On Purpose)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Employee Re-Engagement
Attend this interactive online workshop to gain actionable tips and tools to help employees quickly adapt to everyday changes and stress.
Through engaging facilitation by Tanya Chapman, you will leave the course knowing the critical elements of employee motivation and performance.
- Revisiting the Change Curve
- Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs
- Evaluate their team’s current engagement
- Identify and mitigate risks moving forward
Online Workshop — 2 hours
Facilitators (English)
Tanya Chapman (The Chapman Group)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Exiting your business- Selling, Wind up, or Liquidation
Many people plan to get into business but very few take the time to plan how they will get out. Proper planning can ensure that you have as many options available to you as possible.
This session will examine:
- Timeline to consider for retirement
- How to calculate business value/worth
- Selling to outside buyers vs. inside buyers
- How transitioning differs from selling liquidating a business
- Your goals in succession
Whether you plan to retire or sell your business in the near future or in 5 or 10 years, this workshop will provide you with valuable information through real-life examples and demonstrations.
Online Workshop — 3 hours (2 * 1.5 hours)Facilitators (English)
David Barnett (Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd.)
Facilitators (French)
David Barnett (Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Financial Literacy for Non-Profits
Facilitated by Chartered Professional Accountant Louise Belliveau, this interactive online workshops will help you understand:
- The difference between organizational structures with emphasis on not-for-profit entities and charities.
- The different professional accountant reports (Compilation, Review and Audit) and what is needed in your organization.
- How to read and retrieve basic information from financial statements and your responsibilities towards this information.
- Which reports are available to help non-profit organizations make better management decisions.
- An overview of some Canada Revenue Agency’s required reporting.
- Directors’ liabilities and how to protect yourself as directors.
Facilitators (English)
Louise Belliveau (Louise Belliveau, CPA, CP)
Facilitators (French)
Louise Belliveau (Louise Belliveau, CPA, CP)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Finding the Hidden Waste in your Organization
25 – 50% of time at work is not actually spent doing something of value. Most organizations evolve over time into vertical silos or functional groupings of tasks: HR, finance, manufacturing, operations, shipping, sales. All of these functional areas have their own priorities and deadlines. But, the value being created by the work done flows horizontally and not vertically. This is where the waste hides.
The waste, or non-value added work, is what makes the day hard, frustrating, and often demotivating. Eliminating the waste in your day-to-day processes isn’t nearly as difficult as first being able to see it and recognize it as waste. In this workshop, your team will:
- learn the differences between functional and process focused organizations
- be able to identify what value added work is, versus value enabling & pure waste
- learn why simply adding more people or more capital never works to improve things
- be introduced to all the forms of process waste and how to identify them
- learn solutions to minimizing & even eliminating waste in your processes
Facilitators (English)
Jennifer DeWare (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Food and Beverage Processors in Atlantic Canada
Supply Chain 1−2−3 is a learning and development program to support growth-oriented companies. This program will help you learn how to increase your chances of winning a procurement contract.
Participate in a series of workshops led by industry experts. Gain the knowledge, skills and tools you need to help your business compete.
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Fundamentals of Importing
Are you thinking of importing goods into Canada? This 2‑part online workshop will show you how to identify goods that can be imported, and the steps you need to go through to get them here.
Part 1 — Get ready for importing
Learn how to get an import/export number, identify a shipper/exporter, classify your goods, calculate duties, and understand how an import broker can help you in the importing process.
Part 2 – Understand the Importing Process
Federal law specifies how you must identify, secure, and release imported goods into Canada. You’ll get step-by-step guidance on the documentation and calculations required, as well as links to practical resources such as official documents, contact organizations.
Online Workshops — 2 hours (2 * 1 hour)
Facilitators (English)
Janice Goguen (Oliva Strategies Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Janice Goguen (Oliva Strategies Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Fundamentals of Revenue Development Planning
Small and medium-sized charitable organizations environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs) are unique, often led by one staff and supported by a team of passionate volunteers who are responsible for all revenue development functions. These organizations operate differently than larger organizations and as such they have to plan differently.
Designed for organizations taking small (but vital) steps for change in their sector, this workshop, facilitated by Danielle Boucher from Prosperix Group, is built on a series of integrated themes to help non-profit leaders and fundraisers learn best practice, develop their donor base and learn how to tell their story for greater impact. By placing emphasis on revenue sustainability and program diversification, organizations will learn how to build capacity for their cause by:
- Developing a diverse integrated revenue program
- Identifying strategies for growth
- Building a renewable and sustainable annual fund
Online Workshop — 2.5 hours
Facilitators (English)
Facilitators (French)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Get Results Faster (Online Series - Workshops and Coaching)
Want faster results? Then create a culture of #Data-DrivenAccountability within your team and watch the magic happen. #GetResultsFaster
If you are struggling to achieve the results you want in your organization, and you and your team members are frustrated as a result, chances are your organization lacks accountability structures that lead to inefficiency and prevent progress.
Through a combination of interactive online workshops and coaching, Andy Clarke will guide you through the process of:
- Developing an accountability chart for your organization
- Assigning ownership of key objectives to team members
- Identifying, measuring, and monitoring key performance metrics
- Implementing an effective meeting structure and cadence into your organization
Participants must have the capacity and willingness to implement change in their organization in order to achieve the desired outcomes.
Series — 3 online workshops (2 hours each) and 3 hours of coaching
Facilitators (English)
Andy Clark (Clarkie Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Giving Constructive Feedback
Do you want to:
- Feel confident when giving constructive feedback
- Reduce your uncertainty on addressing negative behaviour
- Know how to motivate your team to increase productivity in the workplace
Then this course is for you! Discover the easy 3‑step process on giving effective criticism to increase your credibility and maximize your potential within your organization.
90 minutes, online
Facilitators (English)
Monique Gallie (Gallie Executive Advisory Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Monique Gallie (Gallie Executive Advisory Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Good Governance in Non Profits, Co-ops and Social Enterprise
This interactive course is designed for boards, directors and senior staff of non profits and aimed at building their knowledge and skills for good governance. Topics include:
• The Role and Legal Responsibilities of a Board and Directors
• Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest
• Efficient Board and Committee meetings
• Priority Results Agendas and Minutes
• Decision-Making Processes
• Monitoring and Measuring Performance
Online Workshop — 6 hours (2 * 3 hours)Facilitators (English)
Wendy Keats (Keats & Associates)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Governance 101: Advanced
A strong and dedicated Board of Directors is essential to the success of an organization.
This interactive online workshop for experienced board members will offer a more in-depth explanation of critical roles at the Board level, including the Chair and Executive Director, and best practices for Board development and communication.
Participants will learn:
- The role and responsibilities of the Board Chair and the Executive Director;
- Different elements of Board development and evaluation;
- Effective participation and conflict management; and
- Board ethics and confidentiality
1 x 2‑hour online workshop
Facilitators (English)
Alyson Townsend (Resonance Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Pierre Tomson (P.G.F. Consultants Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Governance 101: The Basics
Governance is an ever-evolving concept referring to the manner in which a body leads and oversees the operations of an organization.
This interactive online workshop is designed to examine the different facets of governance and equip board members with the tools for effective participation.
Participants will learn:
- Definitions of governance, including its impact and characteristics;
- The fundamental pillars of governance, including relevant legal instruments, elements of stewardship and practices for sustainability;
- The duties and responsibilities of directors, including strategic and financial oversight;
- Best practices for good governance; and
- Effective board participation.
1 x 2‑hour long online workshop
Facilitators (English)
Alyson Townsend (Resonance Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Pierre Tomson (P.G.F. Consultants Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Governing Non-Profit Organizations Effectively
Facilitated by Jean-Guy Vienneau, these interactive online workshops aims to equip the members of the boards of directors of non-profit organizations. Specifically, this course will allow learners to:
- Identify the principles and roles of a board and members
- Differentiate between governance and management of the organization
- Illustrate the complexity of governance and its importance on the results of the organization
- Understand the CA / general management dynamic
- Apply concepts related to governance
- Evaluate the organization’s effectiveness in terms of governance.
Facilitators (English)
Jean-Guy Vienneau (JGV Consultants Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Jean-Guy Vienneau (JGV Consultants Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Hosting Workshops and Meetings over Zoom
David Barnett has been teaching workshops over Zoom to audiences worldwide for years.
Learn how to make people feel connected and avoid distraction by implementing some of David’s methods.
Learn the tools to approximate a live workshop over Zoom.
- Setting up your meeting properly
- Setting expectations in advance of the workshop
- Welcoming guests and helping people feel comfortable in a virtual environment.
- Sharing information
- Retaining engagement
- Breakout sessions
- Keeping group work organized and accessible
- Managing feedback
- Managing to manage the tech while teaching the topic
Facilitators (English)
David Barnett (Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd.)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
How Continuous Improvement Improves Culture & How to Implement
Looking for the secret to recruiting and retaining good talent? Do you want to motivate and engage the employees you already have? You might want to consider introducing a continuous improvement program.
In this interactive online workshop with Jennifer Deware you will learn the benefits of continuous improvement, and how to implement it in you business, regardless of your industry or sector.
Can be an online or in-person workshop — 4 hour (2 * 2 hour)
Facilitators (English)
Jennifer DeWare (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
HST/Income Tax
The tax world is a complex world where your questions often go unanswered. Are there any benefits to incorporating your small business? Should you register for HST? There is no easy answer. It is different for everyone.
This workshop will help you to find the answers to the questions that concern you and your business.
In a hands-on interactive online workshop you will learn to:
- Analyze your current situation and determine your needs.
- Understand income tax deductions and credits available to you business.
- Understand the ins and outs of HST.
- Understand the income tax consequences related to various forms of earnings.
Facilitators (English)
Louise Belliveau (Louise Belliveau, CPA, CP)
Facilitators (French)
Louise Belliveau (Louise Belliveau, CPA, CP)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Idea Generation for Social Enterprise
This course is designed for individuals and groups interested in identifying business ideas that will advance your social, environmental or cultural goals using social enterprise as a vehicle for change.
- Explore a full range of social enterprise opportunities
- Screen and assess your ideas
- Choose the one with the most promise
This workshop is a critical first step in ensuring your social enterprise is the right one for you and has real potential to succeed!
Online Workshop — 2.5 hours
Facilitators (English)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Increase Sales with Better Product Pages
If you sell products online and want to increase the conversion rate so you can sell more, this two-part series is for you.
- Understand conversion rates and how increasing them can impact your sales.
- Optimize your product pages for your ideal customers
- Write compelling product descriptions
- Create professional-looking images and videos to promote your products.
Facilitators (English)
Hayley Bohan (Marketing On Purpose)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Innovate Your Sales Strategies
Learn how to make your sales process frictionless using our innovative business model.
Using real-world examples from local New Brunswick companies, facilitator Mathieu Collin will give you insights into how to adapt your sales approach when structuring your own deals – whether you are making those deals face to face or online.
This two-hour workshop will help you understand:
- Why you need to innovate your sales processes
- Ways to add value, build rapport, and limit friction for better sales
- How to audit your sales approach for continuous improvement
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Introduction to Bookkeeping: where to start
Keeping accurate financial records is essential for any successful business; however, many small business owners are often too busy running the day-to-day operations they tend not to devote the necessary attention to bookkeeping. Some fail to record financial transactions properly and in a timely manner. Some ignore it completely until tax time.
This course will help you identify your bookkeeping needs and resources. In this hands-on introductory workshop you will learn:
- the need or purpose of bookkeeping
- bookkeeping and accounting terms
- recognition and use of bookkeeping records and reports
- learning/understanding the process of entering transactions
- learning/understanding the posting of information to the reports
Facilitators (English)
Louise Belliveau (Louise Belliveau, CPA, CP)
Facilitators (French)
Louise Belliveau (Louise Belliveau, CPA, CP)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Introduction to E-Commerce
Does the idea of moving your business online sound overwhelming?
Join facilitator Dave Landry to learn about current trends, platform options and e‑commerce best practices.
This online workshop is suitable for all sectors and will help you better understand the world of e‑commerce and provide insights on how to transition or grow your sales online.
Online Workshop — 2 hoursFacilitators (English)
David Landry (Peach Marketing)
Facilitators (French)
David Landry (Peach Marketing)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Introduction to Exporting: Is Your Company Ready?
Introduction to Exporting: Are You and your Company Ready to Take on New Markets? This workshop will explain the requirements of exporting into a new market and help you determine if your business is ready to go to the next level. You will come away from the workshop with the foundation for your custom export plan.
Facilitators (English)
Janice Goguen (Oliva Strategies Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Leading the Board: Being an Effective Board Chair
This online workshop will examine the critical role of the Board Chair from the selection process and orientation to the best practices on how to build trust with stakeholders, manage group dynamics and relationship between the CEO/Executive Director.
Participants will learn:
- The role and responsibilities of the Board Chair
- First steps for an incoming Chair
- How to conduct a Board meeting
- Facilitating through conflict
- Providing feedback to the CEO/Executive Director
- How to measure success
Facilitators (English)
Alyson Townsend (Resonance Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Alyson Townsend (Resonance Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Leading the People Side of Change
Managers, supervisors and leaders, are you faced with the challenge of leading a team during these uncertain times? This two-hour online workshop will give you techniques to help navigate!
You will learn how to:
- Inform and lead employees when you don’t have all the information
- Establish standards when priorities fluctuate
- Deal with emotions while trying to move forward
- Leverage employee skills to attain the best results.
Facilitators (English)
Carolyn Watson (Cwatson HR Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
Carolyn Watson (Cwatson HR Consulting)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Leading Your Team Online and Beyond
Virtual or not, effective teams are still relevant and important in the workplace today since they usually produce the best results. High performing teams usually exhibit accountability, purpose, cohesiveness and collaboration. Find out how you can lead your team at a distance during this workshop that will focus on the following:
- Identify different methods of managing team accountability
- Review solid tactics for communicating better within a team
- Identify strengths and opportunities for improvement
- Develop an action plan that can be applied immediately
Carolyn Watson, CPHR is an experienced HR professional with over 20 years of delivering tailored HR services to inspire employee performance. She has helped organizations in the private, public and the not for profit sectors.
Online Workshop — 2 hoursFacilitators (English)
Carolyn Watson (Cwatson HR Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Making the Perfect Pitch: Effective Business Presentation Skills
In business, the ability to deliver effective presentations that captivate, motivate or persuade lenders, prospective clients or potential investors is a critical skill. And how you say it is often as important as what you say.
In part 1 of this workshop, you will learn:
- The four types of audience
- How to determine your key messages
- Secrets of effective organization and delivery
Part 2 will include:
- Techniques for persuasion
- How to handle a Q&A
- How to use – and not use – PowerPoint
Facilitators (English)
Carl Duivenvoorden (Change Your Corner)
Facilitators (French)
Carl Duivenvoorden (Change Your Corner)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Making the Shift to Social Enterprise
This course focuses on the organizational and governance changes that need to take place for a traditional non-profit to successfully move into the social enterprise arena. It is particularly relevant to the Boards and senior staff of non profits however also of interest to funders and others interested in the emerging field of social enterprise. Through presentations, interactive group exercises, and case studies participants will learn:
- How to determine if social enterprise is right for their organization
- How to assess their non-profit’s readiness and capacity
- How to assess the feasibility of their business ideas
- The keys to launching a successful social enterprise
- What resources are available to help in NB
Facilitators (English)
Wendy Keats (Keats & Associates)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Managing Your Anxiety
Are you feeling overwhelmed?
Anxiety is a common reaction to uncertainty. We can get overwhelmed with the “what-ifs,” resulting in feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Learn how to manage the mental storm in this online workshop. You will learn about anxiety and its symptoms, as well as four practical tips and strategies you can use to decrease your symptoms.
Maximum number of participants: 15
Online Workshop — 2 hoursFacilitators (English)
Monique Gallie (Gallie Executive Advisory Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Monique Gallie (Gallie Executive Advisory Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Market Analysis: Choosing the Right Market
Success in business hinges on a careful alignment of product and market. A great product in the wrong market can be a costly mistake that is sometimes difficult to recover from.
Yet, how do you know when a market is the right one?
Join experienced Market Strategist Janice Goguen from OLIVA Strategies to learn tips and tools to determine if a market is right for your product or service. Learn about entry requirements, trends, and consumer patterns you need to consider before entering or expanding in a new market.
Online Workshop — 2 hoursFacilitators (English)
Janice Goguen (Oliva Strategies Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Measuring and Evaluating Impact
In today’s not-for-profit and social enterprise world, everyone from government to foundations, angel investors, consumers, and volunteers want to know what kind of a difference is being made by our organizations. It is important to be able to demonstrate the value and impact of the work we are doing, and this goes beyond anecdotal stories, to the measurement of impact and social return on investment.
Included in this interactive workshop are topics such as:
- What do You Want to Know and Show?
- Mapping Your Information Needs
- Measuring Impact and Demonstrating Value
- Social Return on Investment (SROI)
- How to use Performance Indicators
- Collecting and Analysing Data
- Using and Sharing Results
Facilitators (English)
Wendy Keats (Keats & Associates)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Module 1: Consumers & Customers – Satisfying Both
Understand Consumers
- Identify food trends
- Market segmentation
- Finding information about consumers
- Defining your target market
Understand customers
- Explore the eco-system (Direct, online, retail, drug, specialty stores, meal kits, food service, ingredient supplier)
- Research business priorities of customers
- Distinguish formats
- Explore departments
Facilitators (English)
Peter Chapman (SkuFood)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Module 1: Position Your Business to find Supply Chain Success
Learn how to find where you fit and determine when opportunities make good business sense.
- Develop awareness and understanding of market size and share and its influence on growth decisions.
- Review benchmark financial performance.
- Demonstrate how capacity and customer expectations drive pricing decisions and have a material impact on project and overall company profitability.
Facilitators (English)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Module 2: Certification, Regulation & Best Practice
Learn how to prepare your business for success by implementing core skill and competency development programs and measurement systems. Sophisticated Supply Chain buyers look for organizations with continuous improvement and Lean operational cultures.
Find out how to implement easy to maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and financial metrics that provide insights into your current and future financial performance.
Online workshop — 3 hoursFacilitators (English)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Module 2: Setting up for Success
What you control
- Understand cost of goods
- Quantify production capacity and capabilities
- Costs for distribution & logistics
- Metrics to measure performance
The numbers in depth
- Detailed cost of goods sold analysis
- Defining margin vs. mark up
- Conduct a category review
- Explore category margins
- Calculating price-based costing vs. mark up
Facilitators (English)
Janice Goguen (Oliva Strategies Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Module 3: Building Relationships with Customers
Getting on the Shelf: Building Relationships with Customers
Store visit virtually
- Making the most of the opportunity
- Building relationships at retail
- Figuring out what works
- Store tour (videos and photos)
Working with retailers
- Building a sales plan
- Explore trade spend (listing fees ads, loyalty, POS, demos)
- Getting your product listed • How to increase your price
- Communicating effectively
- Handling problems and issues
Facilitators (English)
Peter Chapman (SkuFood)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Module 3: Business Development Essentials
Learn how to identify, make, and sustain the critical business relationships needed to succeed in selling into these sectors.
In this workshop, you will gain proven approaches to building the right customer pipeline and managing successful customer relationships. The workshop will also offer expert advice on how to pitch your product/service to improve your chances of securing a deal.
Online workshop — 3 hoursFacilitators (English)
Marc Charbonneau (dlP Business Consulting Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Marc Charbonneau (dlP Business Consulting Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Module 4: Winning in Retail
Channel partners
- Finding a broker
- Finding a distributor
- Working with a broker
- Working with a distributor
- Logistics
Considerations to grow your business
- Co-packing
- Discuss national brands vs. control label
- Illustrating great brands and why they are great
- Packaging
- Mastering trade shows (in person and virtual)
Facilitators (English)
Peter Chapman (SkuFood)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Module 5: Getting off the Shelf: Consumer Marketing
Branding and differentiation
- Telling your story
- Exploring power of claims
- Defining your Point of Differentiation
- Assess Buy local and buy Canadian Marketing and selling in a new environment
Mastering virtual customer meetings
- Sampling remotely
- Social media
- Develop your online community
- Explore marketing spend (social media, mass media, PR)
- Build a promotion plan
Facilitators (English)
Peter Chapman (SkuFood)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Module 5: Meet the Buyer
The learning experience culminates in a very popular “Meet-the-Buyer” event where you will have the opportunity to put your new skills to use with actual industry buyers.You will get the chance to put your new skills to work meeting with a Buyer from the sector. As well as learning from those that can offer support as you turn the program’s tools into action to achieve your business goals.
3 hoursUpcoming Workshops (0)
Ocean Technology & Defence Sectors
Does your company operate in, or sell to the Ocean Tech & Defence sectors?
Would you like to increase the likelihood of winning a procurement contract and increase efficiency in your operations?
If you answered yes to the two previous question, register now for Supply Chain 1−2−3, a LearnSphere program to support growth orientated companies like yours learn what it takes to participate in supply chain opportunities.
What are the benefits of participation?
increase your likelihood of winning a procurement contract
decrease the effort required to bid on procurement opportunities
increase efficiency in your current operations
Who should participate?
Business owners, key executives/managers, project managers or succession planning designates, for Atlantic Canadian companies that are ready to grow and scale their operations.
What is the investment for participating SMEs?
Complete online individual learning needs assessment (approx. 1‑hour).
Participate in 9 interactive full-day group workshops with expert facilitators.
Moncton, NB: Workshops scheduled Wesdnesdays, starting Oct. 17th, 2018 — finishing December 12th, 2018.
Access to a minimum of 4 hours of individual coaching/consulting with experts.
Complete post-program individual online evaluation (approx. 1 hour) and provide more testimonial information (on a volunteer basis).
Thanks to investments from our governments, there is no cost for you to participate in this program. Your only investment will be the commitment of your time.
Workshops Topics:
1. Position-Your-Business for Supply Chain Success
2. Setting up for Success: Certification, Processes, and Regulations
3. Business Development – part 1
4. Business Development – part 2
5. Successfully Shaping and Responding to the RFP
6. Managing Supply Chains: Logistics, Financing and Export
7. Project Management Fundamentals – part 1
8. Project Management Fundamentals – part 2
9. Apply your new knowledge and skills through an experiential meet the buyer day
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Pivot or Twist? Adjusting to Changing Client Requirements
Business inefficiencies can often be hidden by great customer service, excess inventory, or heroic performance. This is the perfect opportunity to evaluate the effectiveness of your operational processes so your business can become more efficient and flexible than before, and you’ll be poised for a quicker recovery!
This two-hour online workshop will help you to:
- Understand your critical processes
- Find the waste in your processes
- Identify where you need the most improvement
- Apply methods to streamline and improve your processes
Facilitators (English)
Jennifer DeWare (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Jason Sirois (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Preparing Your Non-profit for the New Normal
Need help getting back to business at your Non-Profit?
Preparing your organization or workplace for the return of on-site teams and clients can be daunting. As we consider new ways of working together, including mixed at-home and on-site team members, we need to build a transition plan that addresses safety concerns, anxieties over returning to work, redistribution of responsibilities and building new ways to engage teams and clients.
This two-hour online workshop will provide you with the tools and skill set to get you started!
Online Workshop — 2 hoursFacilitators (English)
Tanya Chapman (The Chapman Group)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Preventing and Resolving Conflict in Non Profits
Conflict in any workplace can have staggering consequences. Through interactive presentations, group discussions, and case studies the workshop will help you:
Identify why and how conflicts arise and what you can do to prevent them;
Understand and use interest-based processes and skills that can turn a conflict from a negative experience into an opportunity for personal and organizational growth;
Discover practical resources to help you develop preventative policies and practices.
Online Workshop — 5 hours (2 * 2.5 hours)Facilitators (English)
Wendy Keats (Keats & Associates)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Pricing (Part 1): Knowing Your Cost per Unit
Finding the right price for your product or service is an essential for making sure your business is competitive and profitable. Part one will cover:
- Knowing your budget, including fixed and variable costs
- Understanding the influence of fixed and variable costs on your pricing
- Understanding the difference between margin and markup
- How to find your position in the market
By the end of Part 1 you’ll develop a first draft of your cost per unit (CPU).
Facilitators (English)
Janice Goguen (Oliva Strategies Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Janice Goguen (Oliva Strategies Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Pricing (Part 2): Finding Your Price Point
Finding the right price for your product or service is an essential for making sure your business is competitive and profitable. Part two will cover:
- Understanding what influences your pricing
- Understanding markups via distribution channels
- Pricing techniques for retail and online stores and/or
- Pricing techniques for small-and-medium manufacturers
- Pricing techniques for the service industry* (depending on requests of participants)
By the end of Part 2 you will be able to draft your market entry strategy, based on costs and distribution.
Online Workshop — 1 hourFacilitators (English)
Janice Goguen (Oliva Strategies Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Janice Goguen (Oliva Strategies Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Profiting from Sustainability: Save Money, Grow your Business
Learn how to make your business more sustainable – and benefit from more than just energy and cost savings!
This engaging and interactive two-part online workshop series is for business owners and employees who want to save energy and money while growing their businesses. You’ll learn about simple actions you can take, and how you can market your positive actions to promote and grow your business.
In part 1 you will learn:
• How to create a simple sustainability plan
• Where to find the biggest savings and have the greatest impact
• Best practices from businesses large and small
Part 2 will include:
• More energy saving and waste reduction opportunities
• How businesses can use their sustainability credentials to promote and market themselves
Online Workshop — 3 hours (2 * 1.5 hours)Facilitators (English)
Carl Duivenvoorden (Change Your Corner)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Project Management Lite
Running a business involves juggling many projects, but many SMEs don’t have anyone on staff with formal Project Management (PM) training. Project Management Lite will help you learn to apply PM principles to increase your success.
This two-part course will cover everything from defining your scope, estimating work and costs, establishing a plan, initiating the project, using metrics to track your progress, and harvesting lessons-learned at closing.
By the end of this workshop you will be able to:
• Recognize key PM concepts
• Understand the different stages of a project, and the inputs/outputs needed at each stage
• Identify metrics for tracking progress
• Analyze project performance and determine required actions
• Evaluate what went well and should be repeated, and what went wrong and should be avoided
This workshop is for you if:
• You struggle to keep your projects on time and on budget
• You don’t have much formal PM experience
• You are looking for ways to increase your success
2 sessions, 3 hours each (online), 1 day in-person
Facilitators (English)
Marc Charbonneau (dlP Business Consulting Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Re-Imagining Long-Term Care Homes
Re-imagining long-term care homes – the new normal.
Long-term care homes are vulnerable as a result of a global pandemic. The restrictions required to mitigate COVID-19 will continue for the foreseeable future.
Facilitated by Tanya Chapman, this series of three 90-minute free online workshops will assist your team to develop an action plan for the new normal; and to think through the design, structure and access to long-term care.
Your new plan will help you to:
- Define the new normal: how you will deliver service in a different way, understand the gaps between “now” and the “new normal”
- Transition to the new normal: develop a detailed action plan, determine how to manage the change
- Monitor the new normal: know what and how to monitor, when to adjust again, and who is involved
You will leave with a toolkit and an actionable plan to address your individualized needs.
Online Workshop — 4.5 hours (3 * 1.5 hour)Facilitators (English)
Tanya Chapman (The Chapman Group)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Responsibilities of Directors During and After a Pandemic
Part 1:
What Not For Profit Boards should be doing right now! As the world responds to COVID-19, many not for profits are struggling to achieve their mission, supporting the community and surviving the crisis themselves. What is the role of the Board in a crisis? This webinar will address key issues facing Not for Profit Board Members today such as:
• The impact of new laws, regulations and support;
• CEO oversight;
• Risk assessment and management;
• Organizational events or fundraising;
• Finances and Investments;
• Staff safety;
• Decision making, Board meetings and AGM’s; and
• Crisis communications planning.
PART 2: What Not for Profit Boards should do next?
Eventually, the COVID crisis will be over. What lessons have we learned? What can we do better? What proactive steps can a Not for Profit Board take? In the second webinar, we will examine strategies for a Not for Profit Board to learn from this crisis including:
• Assessing the Risk;
• Business continuity planning;
• Communicable disease policy;
• Human Resources Policies;
• Communications with staff;
• Leading after upheaval; and
• A renewed commitment to governance excellence.
The facilitators are happy to take specific and anonymous questions during the webinar to address any questions participants would like to ask.
Online Workshop — 2 hour (2 * 1 hour)Upcoming Workshops (0)
Sales Negotiation & Closing the Deal
Strong sales techniques can help your business succeed in a challenging environment.
Now more than ever, it’s time to focus on strengthening your business skills. Strong sales techniques will help your business succeed at every step; from business development through to closing the deal. This one-hour online workshop will help you learn how to:
- Quickly build an effective sales pipeline
- Focus on your value drivers to get the best deal possible
- Overcome objections
- Close the deal
Facilitators (English)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Secrets to Effective Team Engagement
Looking for something unique to actively engage your team and break down silos?
Looking for a fun, interactive, and strategic approach to close gaps in your team communications, address difficult topics, and raise the Leadership awareness of your team, while experiencing transformative growth?
The Leadership Discovery experience is the solution you are looking for!
Recent research from McKinsey reveals, “The tumult of the past year prompted many to reflect on their purpose and values and research shows over two-thirds of employees say their sense of purpose is defined by work.”
Imagine having your team highly engaged in an interactive roundtable experience that guides them to actively discover creative ways to connect and participate in working together with a stronger sense of purpose and productivity.
Transformation takes place through thought provoking exercises and questions that shed light on team member buy-in and leadership awareness. You will witness team dynamics in real time!
This two-hour in-person/online learning experience workshop will give you practical techniques to help you navigate leadership in this post pandemic era.
This will benefit any group of people working together on a common goal.
By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:
- Learn how to enhance capability in providing constructive feedback in an effective way
- Discover open communication strategies that accelerate team accountability and productivity
- Expand awareness of unspoken and subtle pain points with focus on practical solutions to relieve stress
- Gain an understanding of the current trends as relates to leadership and employee retention in a post pandemic world
- Identify 3 golden questions to help lead tough people and enable the entire workforce
- Generate an executive recap and evaluation of the roundtable experience
This workshop is for you if are
- Passionate about great leadership and work-place culture that delivers positive results
- You want to revisit and engage in open discussions with your team about growth
- You are looking to discover ways to strengthen your team’s capabilities
- You want to be challenged and grasp proven leadership values and practices.
Can be an online or in-person workshop — 2hours
Facilitators (English)
Esther Hephzibah (Shine Transformation Solutions)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Selling into Supply Chains
The world has never been more aware of the complex and integrated nature of global supply chains. Where there is challenge for some though, there is opportunity for others. Many companies, and public sector procurement arms are now taking a more serious look at local suppliers, as way of reducing risk while maintaining quality and price requirements.
Attend this interactive, and engaging online workshop to learn how your company can find success by selling into supply chains. Gain tips on how your approach must be adapted for this opportunity, and how it differs from regular sale efforts. Leave with practical tools you can put to use immediately, to turn learning into growth for your business.
Online workshop — 3 hours
Facilitators (English)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Slay Your Monkeys
Think of all of the issues in your business as monkeys jumping around your workplace creating chaos. You can deal with the problem by shutting them all in a room where you don’t have to look at them — but you’ll still know they’re there.
Facilitator Andy Clark will teach you how to get rid of those monkeys permanently to move forward and achieve results in your business.
This two-hour online workshop will help you:
- Create a meeting structure that allocates ample time for resolving issues
- Apply a system for identifying and resolving the highest priority issues in your business
- Get to the root of an issue rather than dealing only with its symptoms
Facilitators (English)
Andy Clark (Clarkie Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Slay Your Monkeys for Non-Profits
Think of all of the issues in your business as monkeys jumping around your workplace creating chaos. You can deal with the problem by shutting them all in a room where you don’t have to look at them — but you’ll still know they’re there.
Facilitator Andy Clark will teach you how to get rid of those monkeys permanently to move forward and achieve results in your business.
This two-hour online workshop will help you:
Create a meeting structure that allocates ample time for resolving issues
Apply a system for identifying and resolving the highest priority issues in your business
Get to the root of an issue rather than dealing only with its symptoms
2 hours — Online
Facilitators (English)
Andy Clark (Clarkie Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Social Enterprise
A social enterprise is a business with social goals that sells products/services in the marketplace and reinvests its profits into social, environmental or cultural goals. This course is geared to anyone interested in learning more about how the social enterprise model can meet their goals. Participants will come away with a deeper understanding of what a social enterprise is and:
- Learn about the opportunities for social enterprise
- Better understand the risks and challenges
- Gain tools to help assess if social enterprise will work for your business idea
- Learn about the various structures of social enterprise
- Find out about resources to support social enterprise in New Brunswick and beyond
Facilitators (English)
Wendy Keats (Keats & Associates)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Social Finance and Social Innovation
Times are changing for nonprofits in Canada.
Funding through grants and donations is going the way of the dodo bird and being used less and less by government and foundations. Today, organizations are being expected to use social innovation and new tools under the social finance umbrella such as impact investing, outcomes-based funding, social procurement, and even investor tax credits to fund many of their programs and services.
Learn more about these new tools and about the federal government’s Investment Readiness and Social Finance Funds that are rolling out across the country. This workshop is geared to anyone who wants to learn more about the new way forward in financing co-ops, social enterprise, and community initiatives.
Facilitators (English)
Wendy Keats (Keats & Associates)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Strategic Management of Social Media
The training will allow participants to discover current trends and issues related to social media. The second part of the workshop will consist of establishing your co-op’s social media strategy by exploring the composition of the message, how to broaden its audience and programming tools.
- Set organizational goals on social media
- Create the persona of the organization
- List the themes of the platforms used
- Discover current trends on social media
- Explain the different types of junk on social media
- Identify programming tools
Facilitators (English)
Elaine Roussel (Coopérative de développement régional-Acadie)
Facilitators (French)
Elaine Roussel (Coopérative de développement régional-Acadie)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Strategic Planning
The workshop enables participants to gain knowledge about the strategic and operational planning process while focusing on the sequences and steps necessary to develop, update and measure the results and outcomes of the planning exercise.
Participants will be engaged by sharing and exchanging with others to better understand the challenges and issues faced by board members and managers in planning for the future.
Learning objectives:
- Understand the process, requirements and conditions for developing a strategic plan.
- Engage board members in a participatory process in developing a strategic and operational plan.
- Recognize the limits of strategic planning due to their dependence on resources (financial and human) and the choices to be made.
- Translate concepts into real-life situations that organizations face today and in the future.
- Develop an evaluation mechanism to assess the process and ultimate outcomes of the strategic planning exercise
Facilitators (English)
Jean-Guy Vienneau (JGV Consultants Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Jean-Guy Vienneau (JGV Consultants Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Success Is Simple: Strategic Planning for Small Business Owners
Most entrepreneurs have big goals but no clear path to hitting them. They waste time, money, and resources on things that don’t move them forward. You’ll walk away from this 2 part workshop knowing exactly where to focus in the next 90 days to grow your business and make this your best year ever.
Part 1: Get crystal clear on your goals for 2023 & Identify your biggest opportunities for growth
- Define your most important business goals for 2023 (while learning how to avoid the mistakes most people make when goal setting)
- Learn the 4 biggest reasons most business strategies don’t deliver results & how to create one that does
- Audit your business across the 5 areas that most contribute to success so that you understand exactly what is and isn’t working right now
- Analyze the data you do have and identify what else you need to make informed strategic decisions
- Uncover your biggest opportunities for growth
Part 2: Build a 90 day action plan that’s going to deliver big results & Set up systems for success
- Clearly define your top priorities for your business this year
- Identify the specific strategy that will empower you to hit or exceed your goals
- Break down your strategy into specific and actionable projects you can begin executing on immediately
- Learn how to hold your team (or yourself!) accountable & aligned to the strategy despite distractions
- Identify the most important metrics to track in your business so you can make solid strategic decisions going forward
- Learn what successful entrepreneurs are doing differently to succeed in their strategic action plans
This workshop is for you if.….
You have ambitious goals for the next 12 months but don’t quite know how you’re going to hit them (or you don’t even have clearly defined goals)
You’re trying to do all the right things to move your business forward but aren’t seeing the results you want
You’re growing your revenue here and there, but it always feels like one step forward, two steps back instead of the exponential growth you’re after (or you’ve grown so fast you’re feeling scattered in a million directions)
You don’t have a crystal clear plan on where to focus when you sit down to work each day and you feel you could be more productive with your time
Strategic planning sounds too intimidating — you want a framework that is simple and will actually help you move forward.
Online Workshop — 3 hours (2 * 1.5 hours)
Facilitators (English)
Ana McRae (Ana McRae Coaching)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Successful Negotiation Essentials
Three-part series. Required participation in each part. 1 hour 30 minutes each.
As business owners and managers, you are expected to successfully negotiate with clients, suppliers, partners, and employees. The commonly held belief is that where there are winners, there must be losers. Given the stakes, you’d not be alone in wanting to learn how to win each negotiation you undertake. This 3‑part online workshop series challenges that notion and by participating you will learn effective approaches and techniques to help both parties be successful in negotiations.
Through these engaging and interactive online workshops, you will learn about:
- Win/Lose approach to negotiations. What is it and how to avoid it.
- Win/Win approach to negotiations. The keys to accomplish this.
- Interest based negotiations and generating options to get to “Yes”.
Facilitators (English)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Dale Thibodeau (DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Supervisor Series
This series of online classes is ideal for the new supervisor or anyone who wishes to sharpen their supervisory skills.
Participants will be able to apply leadership concepts and use them as points of discussion through real life scenarios. Each month we will introduce new concepts and activities to keep discussions dynamic. These online classes which will last 2 hours and will be offered once a month, will include simulations and monthly coaching from an HR Specialist and a Productivity Expert.
·
Leadership 101: The Basics of Leadership today.
Explore the concept of Authentic Leadership through activities that will help identify your own leadership style.
Setting Expectations and Managing Performance
Discuss best practices that ensure everyone across the organization is on the same page. Learn the differences between Coaching &Feedback while applying techniques for both approaches.
Motivating Teams
No individual creates as much value alone as they do as part of a team. What motivates individuals to show up, on time and do a great job every day? Understanding those motivators is critical to increasing a team’s productivity and the value they create for their customers.
Productivity for the Team
The word “productivity” is misunderstood. Many people work very hard every day yet are not as productive as they could be or should be. Most professionals are not trained in the field of operational excellence & improvement and therefore they are wasting precious hours each day and each week on non-value added work. This session will focus on what is value added for your teams and how to eliminate the waste.
Managing Conflict
How to overcome the challenges of avoiding conflict and learn the steps in finding common ground. Discuss various approaches to effectively navigate through difficult conversations with confidence.
Daily Management for Improvement
One of the most engaging tools for any team. This day will train the team on how to run efficient daily huddles (5−7 mins. It also includes the implementation of a visual management board which allows the team to always know the plan for the day and how they are doing (the score).
Facilitators (English)
Carolyn Watson (Cwatson HR Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
Carolyn Watson (Cwatson HR Consulting)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
System Test
testing
1 DayFacilitators (English)
Sheila Roussel (LSC)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Team Engagement from a Distance
You will learn to use leadership techniques that engage employees to contribute more, adapt quickly to everyday changes and stress and maintain highly productive working relationships… all while working in from a distance!
Being part of a productive team requires the ability to lead during these times of change while keeping employees engaged. This workshop will help participants develop their leadership skills to adapt to our changing workplace landscape. Find out how you can improve engagement within your team during this workshop that will focus on the following:
- Evaluate your own organizations health and resilience, plus new ways to lead
- Use engagement strategies to effectively manage teams at a distance
- Review ways to create trust and accountability
- Identify opportunities to celebrate positive outcomes
- Develop an action plan that can be applied immediately
Carolyn Watson, CPHR is an experienced HR professional with over 20 years of delivering tailored HR services to inspire employee performance. She has helped organizations in the private, public and the not for profit sectors.
Online Workshop — 2 hoursFacilitators (English)
Carolyn Watson (Cwatson HR Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Teambuilding
Lear how to achieve the desired results for your organization by leveraging the potential of your team.
In this workshop, Human Resources expert Rebecca McNeil from The Chapman Group, will provide valuable knowledge and insights to assist you and your team in creating an engaged workplace.
Learning objectives:
- Understand how to create a diverse and inclusive team
- Understand team dysfunctions and tools to support positive team development
- Discuss effective conflict management
- Learn tools that assist with understanding ourselves and each other
- Introduce Personal Development Planning
Facilitators (English)
Tanya Chapman (The Chapman Group)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Thriving in Uncertain Times – How the Board Can Help?
As the world responds to COVID-19, many non-profits are struggling to achieve their mission while supporting the community and surviving the crisis themselves. What is the role of the Board in a crisis? This interactive online workshop will address key issues facing Not for Profit Board Members today such as:
- The impact of new laws, regulations and support
- CEO oversight · Risk assessment and management
- Organizational events and fundraising
- Finances and Investments
- Staff safety
- Decision making, Board meetings, AGMs
- Crisis communications planning.
Facilitators (English)
Alyson Townsend (Resonance Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Understanding Business Structures
Business ownership structures can be combined like puzzle pieces, to make sure you have the right legal, financial and personal protections in place. Have you set up your business correctly? Are you maximizing your tax efficiencies? Do you need to access capital? When is the right time to incorporate? What is a co-op and should I consider that?
This 90-minute course will help you understand the different options available to you in New Brunswick, and how to choose the right one for you.
90 minutes, online or in-person
Facilitators (English)
David Barnett (Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd.)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Understanding Workplace Harassment
Since workplace harassment was added to NB’s occupational healthy and safety regulations, owners and managers/supervisors who have previously only had to deal with physical healthy and safety issues are now having to grapple with emotional health and safety. Understanding workplace harassment can remove the fear surrounding the new regulations and can give owners and managers confidence that they are maintaining a harassment free workplace.
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
- Define the different elements of a workplace harassment definition,
— Recognize the behaviours that could lead to a workplace harassment complaint,
- Use early intervene to stop those behaviours and possibly prevent a workplace harassment complaint,
- Identify when they have received a verbal or written workplace harassment complaint,
— Outline how to meet their healthy and safety obligations after receiving a workplace harassment complaint.
The target learners for this workshop are small and medium-sized business owners and managers/supervisors who have a health and safety obligation to prevent workplace harassment and address workplace harassment complaints.
Online Workshop — 2hoursFacilitators (English)
Nicole Smith (Nicole Smith Conflict Management)
Facilitators (French)
Nicole Smith (Nicole Smith Conflict Management)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Understanding Workplace Harassment
WorksafeNB, implemented new regulations in April 2019 that define harassment and require all employers to have an internal Harassment Code of Practice. Most employers have never dealt with harassment regulations and may feel lost about the terminology used in the definition, how to talk to employees about harassment, what these behaviours look like in real life, what the reasonable thresholds are for action and what to do when action is required. These are all topics that are covered in Understanding Workplace Harassment
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
• Explain the WorksafeNB harassment definition,
• Enumerate the NB Human Rights Act grounds of discrimination,
• Distinguish between personal harassment, sexual harassment, poisoned workplace and abuse of authority,
• Describe behaviours that could meet these categories of harassment,
• Illustrate how to talk to employees about workplace harassment,
• Recognize and react to an employee disclosure of harassment,
• Describe the WorksafeNB obligation to act on an employee disclosure of harassment,
• Identify appropriate action to take on an employee disclosure of harassment,
• Choose between an internal and external investigation, and
• Apply the steps set out in your own Harassment Code of Practice.
This workshop is for you if…
• you have never dealt with workplace harassment regulations before,
• you feel nervous about addressing harassment in the workplace,
• you are not sure how to react to an employee disclosure of harassment, or
• you are confused or worried about applying the WorksafeNB harassment regulations.
2 hours — Online
Facilitators (English)
Nicole Smith (Nicole Smith Conflict Management)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Women in Business Atlantic Canadian Women's Growth Partnership
Introduction for ACWGP Program
2 hrs onlineFacilitators (English)
Alyson Townsend (Resonance Inc.)
David Barnett (Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd.)
Janice Goguen (Oliva Strategies Inc.)
Erica Waddell (Post Road Marketing)
Facilitators (French)
*Unavailable
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Working Effectively from Home under Extraordinary Circumstances
Struggling to find your new normal?
As many of us adjust to working remotely, you may find yourself navigating new challenges while trying to maintain the status quo and keep things “business as usual” as much as possible. This online workshop — for employers and employees alike — will teach you how to:
- Create an effective, efficient home workspace
- Maintain your productivity, whether you’re working at home alone – or with a busy household that includes your kids!
- Avoid or address common concerns about working remotely
Facilitators (English)
Jennifer DeWare (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Facilitators (French)
Jason Sirois (Visualiiz Management Consulting)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
Working Effectively with Clients
Are you looking for ways to maintain good client relationships?
No matter what job you do, you have clients – whether you are on the front line of customer service or working in the background to keep the company running.
Given the current social, financial and safety pressures facing both you and your clients it is more important than ever to ensure our client relationships are positive and productive.
In this interactive online workshop, facilitated by Monique Gallie, you will:
- Explore typical client reactions you may encounter
- Learn practical strategies for providing outstanding customer service
Online Workshop — 2 hour
Facilitators (English)
Monique Gallie (Gallie Executive Advisory Inc.)
Facilitators (French)
Monique Gallie (Gallie Executive Advisory Inc.)
Upcoming Workshops (0)
-
Resonance Inc. -
Ana McRae Coaching -
Clarkie Consulting -
Andy Horsnell Consulting -
P.G.F. Consultants Inc. -
Capstan Consulting Ltd. -
Change Your Corner -
Cwatson HR Consulting -
The Chapman Group -
CCNB - Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick -
DJ Thibodeau and Associates Inc. -
Daniel Hoyles -
Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd. -
Peach Marketing -
Carey Consultants -
Coopérative de développement régional-Acadie -
Post Road Marketing -
Shine Transformation Solutions -
Marketing On Purpose -
Oliva Strategies Inc. -
Spark Leadership Inc. -
Visualiiz Management Consulting -
JGV Consultants Inc. -
Visualiiz Management Consulting -
Centre Inspire Action Centre -
Kensington Associates -
Diversis inc. -
Louise Belliveau, CPA, CP -
dlP Business Consulting Inc. -
NuFocus Strategic Group -
Coopérative de développement régional-Acadie -
Mary C. Milliken -
Resonance Inc. -
Centre Inspire Action Centre -
R&R Solution -
Inspire Leadership Inc. -
Gallie Executive Advisory Inc. -
Nicole Smith Conflict Management -
SkuFood -
P.G.F. Consultants Inc. -
R&R Solution -
Centre Inspire Action Centre -
NuFocus Strategic Group -
Advantage Liquidity Partners Ltd. -
R2 Solutions Emplois/Employment Solutions -
R&R Solution -
Insight Consulting & Evaluation -
Second Spring Digital Inc. -
DataAngel Policy Research Incorporated -
Susan Oguchi -
Chooka Media Group -
The Chapman Group -
Resonance Inc. -
Keats & Associates -
GEMS Consultants Ltd. -
Ginette Morrison
Pro-Results Inc -
Heather MacLean
TaylorMade Solutions -
Heather McDonald
Hala Connected -
Joel Bourque
NuFocus Strategic Group -
Laura O'Blenis
Stiletto -
Mathieu LeBlanc
Peach Marketing -
Michelle Gillis
P.G.F. Consultants Inc. -
Pierre LaPlante
NuFocus Strategic Group -
Stéphanie Ross
Coopérative de développement régional-Acadie