Transform the Future with Scenario Planning
Transform the Future with Scenario Planning Executives and Directors of non-profit organizations are being squeezed by increasingly complex challenges in the work environment and flat or decreasing resources with which to address those challenges. And there is...
The Three Levers to Motivate Consumers on the Environment
The Three Levers to Motivate Consumers on the Environment One of my favourite bumper stickers says “A sweater is a lot cheaper than a Smart Car”. That sort of sums it all up; turn your winter thermostat back 5-10 degrees, put on a sweater, save yourself $100’s in...
Coming Soon: Patient-Centred Care and Self-Directed Funding
Coming Soon: Patient-Centred Care and Self-Directed Funding Ontario’s Minister of Health and Long-Term Care recently made an interesting announcement that could have a far-reaching impact on the way in which community and home supports are provided in the province....
How Valuable Is Your Business
How Valuable Is Your Business Over half of Canada’s current small business owners will want to retire in the next 10 to 15 years. A key to their success in achieving this goal is to fully understand how valuable their business is. Knowing where the key strengths and...
Paying Attention to Board Governance
Paying Attention to Board Governance In my current assignment, I am working with a Board of Directors, reviewing their governance approach. As a result, I have been thinking about the various models that exist and how they have fallen in and out of grace over the...
The Osborne Report – Spring 2015
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