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Member Submission Back Conflict 101 for leaders 13 September 2019 growthzone Conflict and leadership – they go hand in hand. Results from our conflict research study show that leaders cause conflict, are expected to handle workplace conflict, and yet struggle doing so.   Here are the numbers:   73% list poor leadership as a common…

Member Submission Back The Dos and Dont’s When it comes to Electronic Recycling in Canada 12 September 2019 growthzone Waste Reduction Week is October 21-27! Waste Reduction Week in Canada is a yearly program, focused solely on the principles of circular economy, resource efficiency, and waste reduction. The celebratory nature of the campaign is how it encourages…

Member Submission Back Digital marketing don’ts: what to avoid when dabbling in digital 20 August 2019 It’s 2019, and the reality is that your business needs to be online in some shape or form. You’re probably accustomed to using social media to stay connected with friends and family, and the Internet is a button away to answer…

Member Submission Back Putting the H back into OHS 13 August 2019 Occupational Health and Safety is evolving. Legislation is changing. Employers understand that employee well-being is a strategic imperative for organizational performance. But how can employers meet changing legislative requirements while supporting employee well-being holistically to reap the gains without hiring a bunch of…

Member Submission Back Top 10 tips: how to prepare for a podcast interview as a guest speaker 09 August 2019 Were you recently invited to speak on a podcast? Congratulations! You obviously have the insight and personality to motivate the podcast host to invite you on. Half the battle is won. Next up, prepare for…

Member Submission Back How long will a home addition or remodel take to complete? 15 July 2019 growthzone You’re considering a major home remodel or even home additions in Edmonton, but have you thought about how long your home will be under construction? Being prepared and understanding the process of these major home improvements can help you prepare…

Member Submission Back Achieving Diversification for Canadian Trade: Making the Case for Strategic Consultants 15 July 2019 growthzone (Excerpts from letters submitted to the Ministers of Small Business and Export Promotion and International Trade Diversification on some effective strategies for accelerating diversification for Canadian trade)   Give kudos where it is due It is no…

Member Submission Back Questions to ask yourself when disposing your electronic devices 09 July 2019 growthzone The evolution of technology has emerged dramatically throughout the last 10 years. In this day and age, many individuals own tablets, smartphones, laptops, desktops, smart watches, and many more technological devices. In comparison, to a little over a decade…

Member Submission Back The Canadian Way: Our approach to decisions 25 June 2019 growthzone Canadians, eh? We’re always known as the polite and friendly country, with individuals quick to apologize even when wronged. How many of us have apologized to someone else who clearly bumped into us? Or even apologized to an inanimate object when…

Member Submission Back Thinking about renovating before you sell? You might want to think again. 17 June 2019 growthzone Having been a renovation contractor in Edmonton for over 30 years, our customer base expects us to deliver value in a variety of ways. When we are called on to provide a lasting home improvement solution—we…