Gurmeet Judge: Recent Episodes
Gurmeet Judge
Gurmeet Judge, President & CEO at Encompass Business Technologies or “Encompass”Encompass is an innovative provider of powerful, practical and cost-effective technology and consulting services focused around “Aligning Technology with Business Process” and a belief that technology should deliver consistence, expected business results.Website: https://encompassbt.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/gurmeetjudgeLinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurmeetjudge/
Creating a high-performance culture is like solving a challenging puzzle. It's tricky, but exciting! To truly empower employees, companies invest in their development, equipping them with the right tools and skills to make meaningful decisions. This creates a sense of ownership and accountability that leads to higher engagement and productivity. So how do you cultivate a culture that inspires and empowers, driving innovation and growth?
I had the honor of interviewing Sean Glaze, founder of Great Results Teambuilding. He is a keynote speaker and facilitator working with team leaders to build more positive and profitable workplace cultures with improved communication and accountability. He is also the author of several training programs and books including his best seller “Staying Coachable” and “Winning Teammates”.
Sean shared insights on the challenges and opportunities around team building to impact organizational culture. He also outlined why it is important for business leaders to stay coachable to want to be better and to be willing to change.
For business leaders, the ultimate head-scratcher is how to achieve sustainable growth. Scaling up is like trying to solve a Rubik's cube blindfolded - a real puzzle. You'll face a slew of complex issues, from finances to sales/marketing strategies to team structure. It's a thrilling but tough ride, like trying to navigate a rollercoaster in the dark. But with the right mindset and strategy, you can conquer the challenge and achieve sustainable growth for your business.
I had the honor of interviewing Bob Norton, founder of Airtight Management, CEO Boot Camps, and Entrepreneurship University. Having already led, built, and scaled multiple companies, he is currently assisting business leaders in devising growth strategies and scaling their ventures. He is a speaker, an author of many training programs, and the host of CEO Mastermind Group.
Bob shared insights on the challenges and opportunities around raising capital and scaling businesses. He outlined several management strategies to deal with expected operational challenges during strategy execution.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unique challenges for businesses and individuals around the world, one of hardest-hit department is often customer service and they have been on the frontline of most of these challenges. However, beside all these changes if you look closely. Companies have taken quiet but dramatic steps to improve customer service — and the results are impressive. Most companies invested in more customer communications technologies, adding new ways for customers to connect.
I interviewed Paul Abdool from WayPath Consulting. Paul is the Chief Revenue Officer at Waypath - focus on content management systems (CMS), customer communications management (CCM) and customer relationship management (
Business leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic represents the biggest challenge many leaders have faced in their professional lives. This pandemic forced business owners to assess the state of their cash flow and to reconsider all available options for business continuity. As most business leaders had to approach cash-flow management to be an integral element of a company’s overall survival, cash-flow investing has been increasingly attractive during times of increased market volatility.
I had an honor of interviewing Seth Ferguson, founder and CEO of Multifamily Real Estate Investments Inc. Seth is a host of real estate TV show and real-estate investment podcast. He is also conference chair for “The Multifamily Conference”
Seth shared insights on cash flow investment opportunities and strategies during pandemic. He mentioned state of current housing crisis in Ontario and inventory available for cash flow investments. He also outlined opportunities in US and common challenges for Canadians while exploring cash flow investment options.
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Cash flow investment opportunities and strategies
- Investment regulations difference in US and Ontario
- COVID impact on housing market, housing inventory and cost
- Cash flow assets, equity growth and Ontario landlord laws
- .... many more...
The COVID-19 pandemic is first and foremost a human tragedy that has played out across the globe. The Future Workplace 2021 HR Sentiment survey found that 68% of senior HR leaders rated employee well-being and mental health as a top priority. Staff well-being has expanded beyond physical well-being to focus on building a culture of holistic well-being including physical, emotional, financial, social, career, community, and purpose.
The focus of a Workplace Experience is shifting from where you work, to how you work.by Leni Rivera
I had an honor of interviewing Leni Rivera - Workplace Experience Specialist, Keynote speaker and an author of “Workplace Experience”. Leni has been featured in TV guest appearances on NBC and Fox News, in a news article for Forbes and other publications, in multiple podcasts and radio shows across America.
Leni shared insights on how workplace environments changed during the pandemic. She explained how workplace experience impacts on staff experience, customer experience, business growth and profit margins. She also outlined why workplace experience can improve productivity and staff’s wellbeing.
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Customer experience and workplace experience
- Organization culture, workplace experience and technology
- Impact of COVID on workplace experience
- Staff expectations and communication requirements
- .... many more...
Current pandemic and social events breed uncertainty and emotional dysregulation. How organizations communicate about it can create clarity, build resilience, and catalyze positive change. At such times, a leader’s words and actions can help keep people safe, help them adjust and cope emotionally, and finally, help them put their experience into context—and draw meaning from it.
Clear and inspiring communication is central to avoid toll on workers’ productivity and mental health as radical, rapid changes in the workplace.
I had an honor of interviewing Nick Kindler, founder of Kindler and Company. He is a keynote speaker, communication coach, TedxToronto Speaker, and an author of “IMPACT” a blueprint to help innovators get clear on their message, save time, and stand out so they become better communicators
Nick shares his insights the importance of communication in leadership, productivity, and business growth. He also shares his communicating with impact model as well as a structured approach to story development to help you engage with your audience on a deeper level.
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Communication and leadership in crisis
- Impact of COVID on communication and workplace environment
- Staff expectations and communication requirements
- Leadership communication challenges and opportunities
- .... many more...
The Covid-19 crisis has reinforced what we already knew: that brands must communicate in very local and precise terms, targeting specific consumers based on their circumstances and what is most relevant to them.
So, as business leaders think about building brands during this year and beyond, what should they take away from the pandemic?
Business leaders must aspire to new values around customer experiences — in both a B2C and B2B context. And creating these experiences requires companies to place communication and technology at the core of their organization.
I had an honor of interviewing Kim Speed, founder of Purple Moon Creative, - Brand and Marketing Boutique. She is a public speaker, trainer and author of “Branding On A Shoestring”.
Kim shared insights on marketing and branding challenges that business leaders are dealing with during current pandemic. She outlined impact of personal stories while corporate brand development. And she explained step-by-step process to build marketing and branding strategy.
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Marketing and brand development strategies and implementations
- Brand story development for personal and corporate brands
- Impact of personal branding and alignment with corporate brand
- COVID impact on messaging and communication during pandemic
- .... many more...
The pandemic has seen many people adopting very strong positions on their understanding of COVID-19 and how to live with it. In an era, where being seen and heard is more challenging, business leaders require to creates an opportunity to engaged in courageous dialog and truly connect with staff. How are people doing? What challenges are they facing at work and in their personal lives?
I had an honor of interviewing Roberta Matuson. She is president at Matuson Consulting, keynote speaker and an author of 6 books including her recent released and international best seller: “Can We Talk?” – Seven Principles for Managing Difficult Conversations at Work.
Roberta shared insights on strategy development around talent acquisition and development. She also talks about steps to coordinate difficult discussion with teams and what to avoid.
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Talent Strategy for acquisition and development
- Staff training and skill development
- Performance review and difficult conversations
- COVID impact on staff and talent
- .... many more...
It’s safe to say that 2021 was a year like no other and that 2022 will certainly not revert back to the old normal. So, as you think about building brands during this year and beyond, what should we take away from the pandemic? COVID-19 elevates the social impact of every business and throws a spotlight on the nature of our companies, our character and our brand(s).
I recently had the honour of interviewing Annie Koshy, the author of “HOW TO BE YOUR BADASS SELF: A Guide To Using Your Inner Energy For Brand Success”. Annie is an award-winning brand strategist and actor who has been featured in several films, ads and commercial roles: A Bloody Mess (2019) and F•E•A•R: Face Everything and Rise (2020). She is the host of
Communication is at the core of effective leadership. And leadership communication styles have a huge impact when it comes to motivating employees and empowering them to do their best work. Learning the skills necessary to have effective workplace conversations is critical if we want to implement changes and produce real business results.
I had an honor of interviewing Carolyn Ellis, an author of “Lead Conversations that Count: How Busy Managers Run Great Meetings” and is an engagement specialist, facilitator, and leadership coach. She is the principal of Brilliance Mastery, a boutique consulting and facilitation firm that specializes in helping leaders transform complexity to clarity and engage their teams
Carolyn shared insights on visualization in communication and impact on both leadership team and organization. She mentioned how developing communication skills can impact overall business strategy, provide financial benefits and competitive advantage.
As the pandemic continues to put downward pressure on the rental market, more Canadians are making conservative housing choices due to sustained income loss and fear of a multiple waves. In what seems to be a relentless exercise because of health concerns, elections and economic uncertainty, many metro areas experienced a noticeable drop in property sales.
I had honor of interviewing Karthik Manimozhi, CEO at RentMoola - North America's leading online rent payment platform. He shared insights on how their platform impacts property management, landlords and tenants to revolutionized rental transactions. He also mentioned COVID impact, state of challenges and obstacles that people are dealing with from acquiring property to daily transactions.
Rent is paid and collected throughout the month not just 1st of every month. – Karthik ManimozhiHere’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Challenges and opportunities for tenants and property management
- Insurance coverage, credit building and payment plans for tenants
- User experience and various payment options
- Organization culture and leadership perspective on diversity
- ....many more....
As a business leader, hiring the best employees is a key to your success but the pressure to make a good hiring decision can quickly turn the process into a stressful one. Unfortunately, even the most seasoned business leaders make hiring errors. But being aware of the most common mistakes can improve the odds of your next hire being a winner. Improving the hiring process and using the right selection tools are paramount for success
I had honor of interviewing Craig Bissett, President at Hiring Simulation Assessment and an author of “My Worst Hire & What I Learned From It”. Craig documented stories of 50 business leaders and their hiring mistakes including cost of these mistakes.
Craig shared insights on common mistakes and his approach on how to avoid these mistakes. He also mentioned how hiring simulation process can provide data during hiring decision process.
Hiring teams need to remember that the results of a hiring decision have the potential to positively or negatively impact so many lives…Craig Bissett
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Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Business growth and learning from mistakes
- Issues around emotions during hiring process
- Cost of hiring mistakes and impact on business
- COVID and impact on business leaders
- Hiring simulation process and analytical data
- ....many more...
Growth is fundamental to a business' survival. The capabilities that helped you grow a year ago aren’t the ones that will move you forward today. While COVID-19 has been top of mind, it’s important for businesses to evolve with these new realities by sharpening their focus on their core strategic capabilities, reducing misaligned costs and redirecting resources to transformation efforts that will help them thrive.
I had honor of interviewing Dianne Ojar, President and CEO at Olive Media-OMN - leading media corporations globally. Dianne is host of many successful radio and TV shows such as “The CEO”, “Game Changers” and “Expert Entrepreneur”. She is also author of “Mrs Fraud and You”.
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Business growth and personal development approach
- COVID and perspective on impact on business leaders
- Business and leadership development strategies
- Organization culture, leaders’ impact with spiritual growth
- ....many more...
The digital era has been underway for many years, but pandemic has been the ultimate catalyst and companies have accelerated their digital transformation. The opportunities spurred by change in customer behavior and expectations came fast but the impact is permanent. These rapid shifts have important implications for all businesses.
I had honor of interviewing Randall Craig, CEO at Pinetree Advisors. Randall has been advising on Digital Strategy since 1994 when he put the Toronto Star and several financial institutions online, and about 100+ others. He is the author of eight books, including Digital Transformation for Associations and the Everything Guide to Starting an Online Business, and has written over 600 articles on marketing and technology. He speaks and advises on Digital Strategy, Trust, and Transformation
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Randall shared insights on many perspectives on business strategy and digital transformation. He explained why thought leadership and trusted advisors are critical for business success.
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Digital strategy and new opportunities for revenue
- Thought leadership and trusted advisor
- Digital transformation and redefining business requirements
- McDonald options-based strategy vs Five Guys focus strategy
- ....many more...
Corporate Social Responsibility is no longer a ‘nice to have’ for large companies – it’s becoming a requirement for every business that wants to build lasting customer loyalty and employee retention among today’s mission-drive consumer base. A recent study by Cone Communications shows that 76 percent of millennials look for employers based on their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) efforts, social impacts and profits are not incompatible.
I had honor of interviewing Stephen Clarke, Founder & CEO at RTG Group – a for-profit social enterprise. Stephen shared insights on process of allowing staff to be part of a selecting social causes that they would like to contribute instead of corporate initiatives. He also outlined various business benefits from socially responsible culture i.e employee retention, increase profits and growth.
“Allowing your staff to select a social cause will increase participation rate, social impact and staff retention to enrich your corporate culture” – Stephen Clarke
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Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Scaling business growth with social impact
- Importance of allowing staff to select social cause for contribution
- Impact on profits and corporate culture
- COVID and need to social programs to rebuild culture
- Hiring process and social impact
- ....many more...
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As the COVID-19 crisis has unfolded, consumers and customers have begun to alter their buying patterns and shift to digital channels, products, and services—opening up entirely new fronts in the competition for customers. Whether you have experienced significant changes, or you’ve been operating like normal, we all need to think about what comes next in revenue growth.
I had the honor of interviewing Jose Palomino, CEO of Value Prop Interactive - helping business leaders to gain control of their revenue and profits. Jose shared insights on challenges and opportunities for leaders during COVID. He also outlined impact of leadership on productivity, scalability, and revenue growth.
Jose also shared details on "Revenue Throughput System" for a systematic, comprehensive, and efficient process to transform businesses into revenue machines. He also outlined a business process to identify blind spots and build process for consistent growth.
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Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- COVID Impact on leadership role and responsibilities
- Personal Development impact on leadership
- Leadership opportunities during and post COVID
- Leadership Impact productivity, team performance and revenue growth
- ....many more...
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The COVID-19 crisis has left national economies and businesses reconsidering strategies and growth plans, as governments struggle with reopening economies. A steep drop in economic output, the pandemic has exposed risks inherent to how companies approach profit and growth. Profitability is, of course, critical to a company's existence, but growth is crucial to long-term survival.
I had the honor of interviewing Louis J. Sapi, CPA., CA., MBA., CEO at HS + Partners, a CPA firm and Hockley Miller Ltd, helping leaders to achieve business success. He is also an author of Mothers and Fathers: Health and Financial Advice to Share with Your Parents.
Louis shared insights on how many business leaders lose focus on real business objectives and struggle to grow their profitability and revenue. We also discussed state of small and medium businesses in Canadian market.
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Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- Challenges and Opportunity in business growth
- Real business success and approach
- Impact of SMB’s on economy and Canadian job market
- Struggle for entrepreneurs and financial risks
- ....many more...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown socio-economic inequalities into sharp relief. Although we are still fighting a last phase of the COVID-19 crisis, it’s clear its impacts will be manifold and enduring. In addition to introducing new dynamics, the pandemic has confirmed what experts have known about social inequality.
How do the social conditions exposed, exacerbated, and created by the novel coronavirus demand that we substantively rethink our corporate culture and, therefore, some of the prevailing assumptions, methods, and strategies?
I had the honor of interviewing Dr. Kristen Liesch, Co-CEO of Tidal Equality – Tech-enabled strategy firm solving the problem of inequality. Kristen shares insights on impact of complex social issues on workplace and corporate culture. She also shares strategic approach for business leaders to build workplace environment and enable your staff to tackle any social issues.
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Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- COVID Impact on complex inequality issues
- Leadership opportunities to build and impact workplace culture
- Revenue and growth opportunities while solving inequality issues
- ....many more...
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Today’s business leaders navigate a complex, context-rich environment that is changing at an ever-accelerating pace. The COVID-19 pandemic has made it painfully clear just how well we manage risks in complex environments. Management’s ability to make risk-informed decisions is a significant indicator on which businesses are successful and which will fail. They must navigate macroeconomic and geopolitical uncertainties and face risks arising in the areas of strategy, finance, products, operations, and compliance and business conduct.
I had the honour of interviewing Michael Hartley, CEO of Minetell - a digital risk and performance data company that measures environmental and social governance (ESG) risk exposure and control performance in real-time. Michael shared insights on how business must capture, collect and analyze data for risk management. He also outlined the impact that risk management can have on profit, scalability, and ability to connect with external stakeholders.
If you are business leader, you will know that managing risk(s) is critical for any business growth. You will want to hear about Michael’s experience in risk management and how his unique approach better serves decision-making.
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Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- COVID Impact on risks assessment and management
- Performance and result thinking versus risk predictability
- Leadership opportunities to gather data for decision making process
- Impact risk management on revenue, growth, and profit margins.
- ....many more...
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The current Covid-19 pandemic has tremendous effects on labor markets worldwide. The added stress and exhaustion resulting from the pandemic have put health and wellness at the forefront of decision-making for both employers and candidates.
In planning for and implementing the restart, business leaders have been working to maintain morale and productivity for remote workforces while trying to figure out how and when to get folks back into office settings.
I interviewed Ross Cadastre, CEO of ITS Global – Innovative Talent Solutions Inc. Ross shared insights on state of talent availability in Canada and options to overcome talent shortages. He also mentioned that how recruiting process and talent acquisition have changed during COVID.
As we enter in Stage-3 of reopening businesses, finding right talent as always is the key to scale organization and grow revenue. Ross mentioned opportunities and options for business leaders to build strong teams with the right talent.
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Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- COVID Impact on employer and talent
- Leadership opportunities to build stronger teams
- Talent shortages in Ontario and options for business leaders
- ....many more...
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The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) not only threatens the health of the population, and major sections of the economy, it also challenges elections throughout the democratic world. People are bound to feel uncomfortable lining up to vote in person in the middle of a global pandemic.
I interviewed Matthew Heuman, CEO at Neuvote – a software company, provide Hybrid Mobile Voting Platform. Matthew shared insights on state of technology and process advancements in digital voting platforms. He shared details on how Canada is leading in adapting digital voting model in academic institutes, municipalities, and private organizations.
We also discussed upcoming federal elections in Canada and state of digital voting with current COVID crisis. Matthew also shared impact of recent ransomware attacks, security breaches on public perception and digital voting.
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Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- COVID Impact on voting process and digital voting technologies
- Impact of recent ransomware attacks and security breaches
- Voting process and data validation for auditing
- Opportunities and challenges for digital voting
- ....many more...
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The coronavirus pandemic has placed extraordinary demands on leaders in business and beyond at all levels in industries across the world. Leaders must find a balance between safety and well-being of their employees, COVID-19 recovery and ongoing financial viability, and the next six months will define their strategy, significantly impacting their revenue growth and potentially burdening an already stressed workforce.
I had the honor of interviewing Ben Dueck, CEO of Cantera Leadership. Ben shared insights on challenges and opportunities for leaders during COVID. He also outlined impact of leadership on productivity, scalability, and revenue growth.
Ben also shared his approach to growing your organization by implementing a strength-based approach proven to bring about higher employee engagement, greater profits, less turnover, and a number of other benefits.
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Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
- COVID Impact on leadership role and responsibilities
- Personal Development impact on leadership
- Leadership opportunities during and post COVID
- Leadership Impact productivity, team performance and revenue growth
- ....many more...
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During this pandemic, most businesses leaders have to either reinvent their products and services or they have to reinvent delivery process for their products and services to clients.
How do you navigate and manage communication through these unpredictable government regulations and uncertain times?
I gained a new perspective from my recent interview with Rick Lambert, CEO of Sell2Win and In2Communication, he is also a host of smarketing show.
Rick shared insights on leadership challenges and opportunities around both digital sales and marketing, staff training and communication for growing organizations. He also shares strategies for business leaders to align communication with their business plans.
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
Communication strategies for growth opportunities
Change Management and leadership opportunities
Innovations and staff training process
....many more...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-lambert/
https://in2communications.com/
Kathleen Redmond, founder at Centre for Character Leadership is an Executive Coach who works with leaders and facilitates on- line learning to support “the leader as coach”.
In the face of certain challenges and a still-uncertain set of risks, business leaders are rightly concerned about how their companies and staff will be affected and what they have to do next. Kathleen shares insights on leadership challenges and new opportunities for leaders to be prepare for during/post COVID. She also shares importance of Character Culture, framework and impact on profit.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-redmond-ma-mcc-056a991/
https://centreforcharacterleadership.com/
Here’s some of the items discussed in this video:
-Executive Coaching and Center for Leadership
-Character Culture and Framework
-Communication and Leadership Challenges - COVID Impact
...many more...
As the pandemic begins to ease, many companies are planning a new combination of remote and on-site working, a hybrid virtual model in which some employees are on premises, while others work from home.
But when we return, will office spaces that we love go away because of safety concerns? Or will they change?
Last week, I had the honor of interviewing Jonathan Nodrick, President & CEO at Rollout, producer of contemporary wallcoverings for architects and designers working on retail, entertainment, hospitality, office workspace, institutional and other interiors.
Jonathan shared insights on importance of reflecting culture, organization values and mission thru interior design. He also explained their approach to bringing vision to life and inspire people at workplaces to build communities.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathannodrick/
Gurmeet Judge, President & CEO at Encompass Business Technologies or “Encompass”
Encompass is an innovative provider of powerful, practical and cost-effective technology and consulting services focused around “Aligning Technology with Business Process” and a belief that technology should deliver consistence, expected business results.
Website: https://encompassbt.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gurmeetjudge
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encompassbt
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/encompassbt/
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurmeetjudge/
Current pandemic has clouded the outlook for commercial real estate, given the advent of trends such as the decline in demand for traditional brick-and-mortar retail in favor of e-commerce, or for offices as work-from-home policies gain traction.
Stephen Thomas, CEO of Halo Advisory talks about impact of COVID on Commercial Real Estate and explains importance of innovations and repositioning to scale business.
Stephen also shares insights on state of Toronto office buildings and impact of restructuring for new health and safety regulations. The far-reaching COVID related impact on our work lives is the increase in remote work and the growing popularity of hybrid models of working and it's here to stay.
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
COVID impact on workforce and office space
Importance of restructuring and repositioning
Office space re-configurations - health and safety
....many more...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenthomaslinkedin/
https://www.haloadvisory.ca/
What does a successful digital experience look like for your customers? Businesses that once mapped digital strategy in one- to three-year phases must now scale their initiatives in a matter of days or weeks during COVID.
Jesse Perreault, CEO at SOAP Media Inc., talks about how to succeed online considering COVID impact and acceleration of digital business initiatives.
Jesse also shares insights on realigning of digital strategies and investment during pandemic. He also shares process of getting clarity before commitment on your digital strategy to scale business growth.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseperreault/
https://soapmedia.ca/
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
• Digital presence and marketing strategies
• COVID Impact on digital investments
• How to gain clarity on approach and investments
• ....many more...
Gurmeet Judge, President & CEO at Encompass Business Technologies or “Encompass”
Encompass is an innovative provider of powerful, practical and cost-effective technology and consulting services focused around “Aligning Technology with Business Process” and a belief that technology should deliver consistence, expected business results.
Website: https://encompassbt.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gurmeetjudge
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurmeetjudge/
During this pandemic, most organizations had to adapt many changes. Most businesses had to reinvent products and/or services, staffs have changed, business process has changed, and business strategies had to change. As I thought about the potential silver lining, it is by no choice an opportunity to reinvent - and most likely through technology and training.
So, I asked President Tim Chugh of Epic Education, a leading training solution provider of engineering and technology courses in Canada. More than 70,000 people – spanning a range of industries – have attended an EPIC course. As business leaders navigating this pandemic, how they should be looking at training now and in future?
During my interview, Tim also shared insights on leadership challenges and opportunities around staff training and communication skill gaps.
My question to you is, how do you train new staff during onboarding and enable your team to take on continues education with rapid changes in business and technologies?
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
Current impact on Training
Staff training strategies for growth opportunities
Soft skills training and leadership opportunities
Innovations and staff training process
....many more...
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-chugh-916a96110/
https://www.epictraining.ca/
While the coronavirus has had a devastating effect on many industries, but other industries are seeing the exact opposite effect. Industries such as health care, food and pharmacy retail and supply chain industries have faced a huge sudden need for their services.
How exactly did COVID-19 change the hiring needs of companies? How did it change the way companies recruit? And, more importantly, are these changes here to stay?
Last week, I had the honor of interviewing Marty Britton, President & CEO at Britton Management Profile Inc., the first pre-employment screening company in Canada. Marty share insights on COVID impact and importance of pre-employment information verification in global hiring process.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-britton-2020a616/
Although the pandemic posed a huge challenge for most companies but when it comes to the way we recruit, the COVID-19 has brought on some positive changes in pre-employment screening to control HR Cost as well.
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
Mistakes could cost you up to 213% of annual salary
COVID Impact on hiring process
Global pre-employment information verification
Impact on workplace and business leadership challenges
....many more...
Gurmeet Judge, President & CEO at Encompass Business Technologies or “Encompass”
Encompass is an innovative provider of powerful, practical and cost-effective technology and consulting services focused around “Aligning Technology with Business Process” and a belief that technology should deliver consistence, expected business results.
Website: https://encompassbt.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gurmeetjudge
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/encompassbt
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/encompassbt/
LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/gurmeetjudge/
COVID-19 continues to have a far-reaching effect on people’s lives, families, and communities as well as on the global economy. And understanding impact of COVID, business leaders are driving dual agenda: protecting lives and livelihoods.
Are we experiencing a pandemic of mental illness? Dr. Mohsen Omrani, President at OPTT Inc. talk about impact of COVID on mental health and solution to overcome mental health crisis.
According to recent study, 1 in every 2 adults will be facing mental health challenges. If you are a business leader or any other leadership role, you must educate yourself to lead and guide your staff considering impact of mental health on your workplace and teams.
https://www.optt.health/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohsen-omrani-63abbb25/
Here’s some of the topics discussed in this video:
Rising crisis in mental health
COVID Impact on mental health
Solutions to mental illness challenges
Impact on workplace and business leadership challenges
Technology and process innovations in mental health
....many more...
Tom Beakbane is President at Beakbane Brand Strategies and Communication and also an author of a new book, "How to Understand Everything". Consilience : A New Way to See the World.
Consilience is a new paradigm that reveals how things self-organize from the bottom up – in contrast to how we think and communicate, which is from the top down.
Here’s some of the items discussed in this video:
- How this book can help business leaders
- Decision Process : Why it's critical to understand how brian works
- Understanding Communication, People and Organizations
- Advancements in Marketing, Technology, Science and Brian Functions
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Subscribe to our youtube ChannelGurmeet Judge, President & CEO at Encompass Business Technologies or “Encompass”
Encompass is an innovative provider of powerful, practical and cost-effective technology and consulting services focused around “Aligning Technology with Business Process” and a belief that technology should deliver consistence, expected business results.
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