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January 15th, 2021
Transform your coaching practice
Shakeel Bharmal, founder and president of Ocean Blue Strategic Advisors, describes how The Ivey Academy's LIFT Advanced Coaching Certification Program supported his transformation as an executive coach and changed the course of his life and career.
Read StoryJanuary 13th, 2021
New Year’s revelations: Contemplating the Canadian economic playbook for 2021 and beyond
Stephen S. Poloz, Chair of the Lawrence National Centre’s Advisory Council and former Governor of the Bank of Canada, discussed Canada’s current economic climate, policy priorities, and what it all might mean for Canada’s long-term prosperity
Read StoryDecember 21st, 2020
Managing performance as an emerging leader
Managing people is one of the most important skills you'll need as you progress in your career. However, the skills that made you successful in your previous role are not the same ones you need to manage performance effectively.
Read StoryDecember 17th, 2020
2020 in hindsight: An interview with Navigator Executive Chairman Jaime Watt
Jaime Watt, Executive Chairman, Navigator, joined us for a complimentary livestream to take an introspective look back on 2020. Jaime provided insights into what we can expect in the future as a result of the tectonic shifts experienced over the past 12 months.
Read StoryDecember 3rd, 2020
Start-ups in a time of crisis: the real impact of the pandemic on early-stage businesses
Our panel of Ray Sharma, HBA ’96, Founding Partner & CEO, Extreme Venture Partners; Candice Faktor, HBA ’00, Managing Partner, Gamechanger.co; and Mark Vandenbosch, Professor, The Ivey Academy, and former Acting Dean of the Ivey Business School, examine the importance of start-ups to the Canadian economy and how the pandemic has further increased their importance.
Read StoryDecember 2nd, 2020
A Brave New World? The struggle for competitive advantage in a post-Trump global economy
Our dynamic panel of experts discussed the impacts of the U.S. election — on Canadian businesses, policymakers, and trade relations. Presented in collaboration with the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management.
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