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You're Invited - Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute to their Holiday Networking Event
2020-11-26 06:30 - 21:00 (America/Toronto)
We would like to invite you on behalf of Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute to their Holiday Networking Event on Nov. 26, 2020. The past few months have been like no other and it is time for some celebrating! Join us for an evening of fun, celebration, learnings from 2020 and some great conversations as we prepare for the new year.
Date & Time: November 26, 2020 | 5.00 pm – 9.00 pm EST
Price: Members – $10 | Non-members – $15
MuniSERV Members can get Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute member pricing with CODE MUNI10
CPD: 2 CPD Points

Highlights of the Holiday Event:

“Hindsight 2020 – Lessons Learned” – Panel Discussion with (Fellows) FSCMPs, and Board Chair – Ontario Institute: Insightful dialogues from our Fellow Designation Holders of 2019 & 2020 – Robert Wiebe, Chief Administrative Officer of Loblaw Companies Ltd. and John Salt, Senior Vice President – Supply Chain from Canadian Tire; Lani Lindsay – Board Chair, Ontario Institute and VP, Replenishment & Supply Chain from Walmart; Jim Peeples – President & COO of Challenger Motor Freight
Honouring and recognizing our long-standing members: A significant number of our members have achieved their milestones of completing 25 to 60+ years with us, this year. This is our chance to acknowledge their contribution to the association and to the profession.
A chance to give back to charity: Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute will match the amount raised from the registration fees to donate to a charity that will be revealed at the event.
Virtual networking: While this will be a virtual event, the facilitation of break-out rooms and one-on-one conversations will be made to encourage interesting conversations. Furthermore, to foster more one-on-one connections and participation, a draw for a free 1 or 2 Day workshop will be conducted during the networking sessions and you have to be online to claim your prize, if you are the winner selected.

Agenda for the evening (the time below is in EST):
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Welcome and Member Recognition Celebration
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – Panel Discussion – “Hindsight 2020 – Lessons Learned”
Moderated by: Jim Peeples, President + COO Challenger Motor Freight
Panelist: John Salt, SVP Supply Chain Canadian Tire
Panelist: Robert Wiebe, Chief Administrative Officer, Loblaw Companies Limited
Panelist: Lani Lindsay, VP Replenishment and Supply Chain, Walmart Canada
6:30 pm – 6:50 pm – Q+A and Conclusion of Panel
6:50 pm – 7:00 pm – Break: Grab your favourite Holiday drinks and snacks
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Speed Networking via break-out rooms
8:00 pm – 8:10 pm – Closing comments
8:10 pm – 9:00 pm – Open Networking for those who wish to stay on and network
Please confirm with us here your intentions of staying for our online networking starting at 6.50 pm EST. For those who stay back, we will be conducting three draws for a free 1 or 2 Day workshop.
REGISTER HERE
We look forward to seeing you on Nov. 26, 2020 as we celebrate each other and collaborate for a more resilient future.

Innovation In A Box Virtual Training
2020-11-24 08:45 - 12:00
Join us for Virtual Innovation Training!
Our online virtual training delivers a structured process with practical tools that will help you enable innovation within your team or organization. In order to innovate successfully, companies need to create a culture of innovation where staff are encouraged to generate and develop ideas.

Attendees will receive:

Online Tools: Access to specialized online resources to support the process

Session Dates:
This Beyond Engagement program is delivered in two 3-hour virtually facilitated sessions:
Session 1: Tuesday November 24th, 2020
8:45am – 9:00am EST: Login & Orientation
9:00am – 12:00pm EST: Beyond Engagement Training
Session 2: Tuesday December 1st, 2020
8:45am – 9:00am EST: Login & Orientation
9:00am – 12:00pm EST: Beyond Engagement Training

“The new virtual training delivers exactly what we have come to expect from the Juice Team – engaging and informative! The virtual training provided a new set of tools that I have been able to implement immediately!”
Learn More and Register Here

Durham VRA Social Event
2020-11-12 19:00 - 20:30
Durham VRA Social Event
Our Volunteer Regional Ambassadors (VRAs) for 2020-21 are finalized and that the regional (virtual) networking events for Fall 2020 are now open for registration.
Please welcome our VRAs, as they are indeed excited to be back and to have the opportunity to meet you all virtually. Our VRAs have planned these events to ensure that the essence of collaboration and learning is retained even though the events take place virtually.
VRA 2020-201 and Upcoming Regional Networking Events
7:00 PM – 7:10 PM EST – Opening of the event and Durham VRA Introduction
7:10 PM – 7:40 PM EST – Presentation
Stephanie Lin
Founder and CEO – Smart Living 365
7:45 PM EST – 8:30 PM EST – Networking
Tickets:
Members – $10
Non-Members – $15
Date: November 12, 2020
Time:7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom Virtual Platform
Learn More & Register

The Art of Strategic Planning for Rural Municipalities
2020-11-09 12:00 - 2020-11-10 15:00
Acquire the skills needed to develop a comprehensive Strategic Plan that will provide guidance and direction.

Overview

Strategic planning is the process of establishing and documenting a direction for your organization by assessing both where you are and where you want to go. It involves analyzing the organization, setting realistic goals and objectives, creating a plan of action, and establishing metrics to determine whether you have achieved your goals and objectives.
In this workshop you will learn a powerful but easy-to-apply methodology that will help you form a solid foundation for your strategic planning success.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this 2-day workshop you will be able to:

Conduct a Situational Analysis
Identify Key Priorities
Formulate Goals and Objectives
Create a Plan of Action
Set Key Performance Indicators
Execute and Monitor Strategic Plan

Date/Time
Monday, November 9, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
AND
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm EST
Provided by: TRAICON
Learn more and Register Here

The Art of Mindful Storytelling - How Storytelling can level you up as a leader
2020-11-05 05:30 - 18:30
Toronto VRA Social Event – The Art of Mindful Storytelling – How Storytelling can level you up as a leader
Our Volunteer Regional Ambassadors (VRAs) for 2020-21 are finalized and that the regional (virtual) networking events for Fall 2020 are now open for registration.
Please welcome our VRAs, as they are indeed excited to be back and to have the opportunity to meet you all virtually. Our VRAs have planned these events to ensure that the essence of collaboration and learning is retained even though the events take place virtually.
VRA 2020-201 and Upcoming Regional Networking Events
The Art of Mindful Storytelling – How Storytelling can level you up as a leader
Join the Toronto VRA’s Dorina Vendramin and Wendy Nguyen as they welcome Co-Founder and VP, Admit One Productions & Double J Lifestyle, Jennifer James. Jennifer will teach how storytelling can level YOU up as a leader.
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Presentation by Jennifer James
6:30 pm – 6:50 pm – Open Q&A

Tickets:
Members – $10
Non-Members – $15
Date: November 5, 2020
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom Virtual Platform
Learn More & Register Here

Plain Language Report Writing for Municipal Council & Community
2020-11-04 12:00 - 13:00
LIVE WEBINAR
November 4, 2020 12pm – 1pm (EST)
Literacy has significantly changed over this past decade and its meaning has expanded far beyond basic reading and writing skills. In Canada, we have a 99% literacy rate, however, literacy also encompasses the ability to use; language, numbers, images, and technology.
Plain language as we know it, (aka plain English) is a way of writing or presenting information so that readers can understand quickly and easily. Plain language should be easy to read, easy to understand and easy to use. The more concise your messaging, the more likely you will connect with your audience and they will relate and appreciate what you say.
Today, it is more important than ever, that we communicate in plain language. In this webinar we will discuss:

Writing Styles
Why it is important to leave the jargon behind
Boosting writing speeds & shedding bad habits
Tools & Techniques so you don’t kill your content
Understanding rules you should break & rules you shouldn’t
Utilizing report templates to increase time management
Joint Authorship
Understanding Council Expectations
Grammar Tips & Tricks and what to avoid
How mind mapping can get you going & help organize the thought process
Computer Tools: readability stats, fonts & features (ODOA Compliance)
Design Tips

Learn More & Register

Managing Email Overload in Times of COVID
2020-10-28 12:00 - 13:00
Managing E-Mail Overload – Is Your Schedule Realistic?
Part 2 – Wednesday, October 28 (12pm – 1pm, EST)
Does your inbox make you sweat?
With the majority of the workforce now working from home due to COVID, e-mail traffic is at an all-time high.
In this webinar we will provide you with strategies to help you to organize and prioritize the traffic jam in your inbox while maximizing productivity and purpose while working from home and most importantly – learning how to clear the clutter!
Learn More & Register Here

Adapting Inventory to Spikes in Demand and Short Supply
2020-10-27 17:00 - 18:00
Free Live Chat Session
Adapting Inventory to spikes in demand and short supply
How are you adapting your Lean Inventory strategies post-pandemic? With the challenges demonstrated by “just-in-time” inventory practices recently, sudden advent of unexpected peak season and the upcoming holiday season, what does an ideal inventory management strategy look like?
When: October 27, 2020
Where: Zoom
Price: Free
REGISTER HERE

Ontario Traffic Council Conference - Municipal Law Enforcement Officer Parking Officer Online Course
2020-10-26 08:00 - 2020-10-27 12:00
The O.T.C. is hosting its Parking Workshop & Supplier Showcase (ONLINE)
Date/Time
26/10/2020 – 27/10/2020
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Parking Workshop is designed to give delegates the opportunity to learn from informative speakers and network with colleagues in the parking industry from across the province. They will also have the opportunity to see the latest in equipment and technology at our Supplier Showcase.
This workshop will take place over two 1/2 days from October 26-27, 2020.
To register click this link: https://apps.otc.org/Events

Who is the O.T.C.?
The Ontario Traffic Council (OTC), formerly the Ontario Traffic Conference, was established in 1950 to improve traffic management in Ontario by drawing on the knowledge and expertise of those in the field of enforcement, engineering and education.
Today, the organization is supported by its members across Ontario – regions, cities, towns, counties and industry businesses (consultants and vendors). Membership enables the participation in our work or those who have an interest in and responsibility for traffic engineering and transportation planning including engineers, planners, police services, parking personnel, staff and elected representatives.
M.L.E.O. (Municipal Law Enforcement Officer) – Parking Enforcement Officer (ONLINE COURSE)
This course is open to any person looking to write parking tickets for a Municipality. This includes contracted security guards, private property owners and their agents, as well as Municipally employed Parking Enforcement Officers. There are no prerequisites to enroll and you do not need to be a member of the O.T.C. to take the course.
Click here for information: https://otc.org/events/mleo-parking-enforcement-officer-online-course

Free Webinar - Systemic Racism in Supply Chain: What Are You Doing to Bring A Change?
2020-09-29 16:30 - 18:30
Live Chat Series – Systemic Racism in Supply Chain: What Are You Doing to Bring A Change?
Date: September 29, 2020
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 pm EDT
Zoom Virtual Platform – Complimentary Webinar
Join our Panel discussion about Systemic Racism and learn how to proactively participate in supporting the movement towards equality in your workplace.
Opening Remarks:
Hugh Lawson
Director, Business Development, Canada
Staples
Moderator:
Wael Safwat
Director of Procurement, North America
Black & McDonald
Panelists:
Jason Murray
President and Managing Partner
BIPOC Executive Search
Theresa Harrison
Director, Environmental Social Governance Services, Procurement, Business Enablement
Ernst & Young LLP
Hugh Amiel
Director of Procurement
University Health Network (UHN)
Complimentary for members and non-members
Earn 2 CPD Points
Register here

Systemic Racism: What Are You Doing To Bring Change?
2020-09-29 16:30 - 17:30
Free Live Chat Session
Systemic Racism: What Are You Doing To Bring Change?
Join our Panel discussion about Systemic Racism and learn how to proactively participate in supporting the movement towards equality in your workplace.
Opening Remarks:
Hugh Lawson
Director, Business Development, Canada
Staples
Moderator:
Wael Safwat
Director of Procurement, North America
Black & McDonald
Panelists:
Jason Murray
President and Managing Partner
BIPOC Executive Search
Theresa Harrison
Director, Environmental Social Governance Services, Procurement, Business Enablement
Ernst & Young LLP
Hugh Amiel
Director of Procurement
University Health Network (UHN)
Our panelists will share their personal stories and we encourage you to share your story or your question for the panel here
Complimentary for members and non-members
Earn 2 CPD Points
When: September 29, 2020
Where: Zoom
Price: Free
REGISTER HERE

COVID Recovery and Preparing for the Fall Wave
2020-08-26 16:30 - 18:00
COVID Recovery and Preparing for the Fall Wave
Date: Aug 26, 2020
Time: 4:30 PM (EDT)
Location: Zoom Virtual Platform
Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute and OPBA Jointly Host Their Third Learning & Networking Event (Virtually)
Stay tuned for more details.
Opening Note: Laura Cocuzzi, Manager – Procurement & Planning, Region of Peel | Board Member – Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute
Panel Introduction: Chris Penny, Kinetic GPO
Panel:
Umesh Kalia – Procurement Manager, City of Vaughan
Tina Iacoe – Procurement Manager, City of Hamilton
Tracey Dennis – Chief Procurement Officer, The Ottawa Hospital
Mai Gagujas – Procurement and Supply Chain, The Manitoba Securities Commission
Register here
Pricing

Member – $10
Non-Member – $20

Earn 2 CPD Points

An Exclusive Virtual Leadership Development Opportunity
2020-08-19 10:00 - 12:30
It is a crazy unprecedented time!
Many leaders, for the first time in their careers, are leading from behind the desk and behind the screen. The great challenge becomes how do we keep staff motivated, engaged, inspired and connected.
At Emergenetics it is our Vision “To Be the Universal Answer to Human Connection”
And in this time of social isolation we are delighted to bring the power of Emergenetics in:
An Exclusive Leadership Development Opportunity: Emergenetics VIRTUAL Meeting of the Minds Workshop
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Location: Your Desk!
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Emergenetics Certified Facilitator: Gail Green
Cost of Workshop and Profile: $299 CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
Exclusive Promotion use discount for MuniSERV Members – use promo code 100OFF for a $100 discount.
As an added value, during this challenging time, any municipality that registers 3 or more people will receive a one hour complimentary online tailored session for the team (Value $599).
The Virtual Meeting of the Minds offers a blended learning experience that reveals individual and collective strengths, provides practical ways for leaders to inspire and engage employees to work together and create strong workplace cultures – with or without a traditional office space.
Through the workshop, you will:
• Increase self-awareness
• Discover others’ perceptions of you
• Communicate change more holistically and effectively
• Build better Peer and Stakeholder relationships
• Increase your EQ to forge new relationships in the current reality
Who should attend:
• Leaders seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and others
• Managers who aspire to build cohesive teams
• Consultants/Trainers/Coaches looking for neuro-scientific tools that resonate with individuals and organizations in a blended on learning experience that will serve in the new normal
Enroll soon as participant numbers will be limited to 30.
We look forward to meeting you at this insightful and exciting event on Wednesday, May 20th and to sharing a simpler, easier way to understand yourself and others with the neuro-science of Emergenetics!
If you’d like more information, simply email me or call 905.636.0797.
Take Care,
Gail

Canadian Construction Procurement – Best Practices
2020-08-19 09:00 - 12:30
Course Dates (2 half-days):
August 19: 9AM – 12:30PM
August 20: 9AM – 12:30PM

Canadian Construction Procurement – Best Practices
This 2-Half Day course will provide an overview of the project and procurement models used, the procurement processes, an evaluation of the contracting options and trends emerging for the future.
The course is designed for those both new to Construction Procurement and for those wanting to learn best practices in order stay ahead of the curve in this complex area of procurement.
Learn More and Register Here
Non-member Price: $671.25 + HST – Early Bird Price/ $895 + HST – Regular Price
(Includes membership at Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute)
muniSERV members receive a Discount of 20% Use Code: MUNI20

Upcoming (Virtual) Professional Development Session on Free Trade Agreements CUSMA (USMCA), CETA and TPP
2020-08-12 09:00 - 12:00
Learn more about the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) which entered into force on July 1, 2020, replacing the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
Empower yourself with the current knowledge and tools when dealing with suppliers, shippers, carriers, banks, freight forwarders, customs brokers, CBSA and other Participating Government Agencies involved in your international supply chain in North America, Europe and in the Pacific region
Date & Time: August 12 and/or August 13, 2020 | 9 AM – 12 PM EST
Location: Zoom
Member Price: $595 for 2-Half Days and $395 for 1-Half day | Non-member price: $895 for 2-Half Days and $495 for 1-Half Day
Register Here for 1-Day and/or 2-Days Sessions.

Strategic Leadership for Men
2020-07-23 17:00 - 18:00
Strategic Leadership for Men
Thursdays, 5-6pm ET
Starts July 23, 2020
Price: $430 for 8 interactive sessions
Registration Link: https://sagewisdom.levellingup.ca/strategic-leadership-for-men/

Strategic Leadership for Men
Led by Jenn Lofgren (Master Certified Coach, Forbes Coaches Council, Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Dare to LeadTM Certified Facilitator, CPHR & SHRM-SCP)
The role as a leader can be a challenging and isolating journey for everyone and especially for men. Today, there are few venues or communities for men to explore their leadership challenges and development with other men. For many men, this leads to feelings of loneliness, overwhelm, doubt, anxiety and much more.
As leaders, the first step to creating results through others is to develop yourself first. I believe the journey of leadership development requires courage, connection and perspective with a safe group of peers.
This accelerator group will create a support space with other men in leadership to connect with your peers and to learn key strategies to expand your strategic leadership. You will create weekly action plans to put your learning into practice and strengthen your authentic leadership.
NOTE: This Accelerator Group is for men only, and recommended for mid-level leaders holding titles like: Manager, Director and VP
You will LEARN:

Understand how your reactive tendencies create limited leadership success
Explore the role risk, fear and toxic expectations play in triggering your reactive
Learn the three reactive tendencies and which one you default to the most
How to develop by leveraging tendencies and which one you default to most
How to develop by leveraging your strengths, not your weaknesses
The role of vulnerability and mindset in developing strategic leadership
Strategies to respond vs react in challenge and crisis

You will ACHIEVE:

Clarity on your path to leadership effectiveness remaining true to who you are
A two-page leadership development plan to advance your leadership over 6-12 months
Understanding of the gifts of your leadership style and how to adapt in leading others
Relationships and community with other men in leadership
Skills to expand your leadership community with other me

Register Here
What is LevellingUp?
Many of us feel abandoned or alone in our leadership roles, and we’re looking people who can join us on our journey. By combining interactive coaching & collaborative community, LevellingUp offers a unique, powerful, and affordable way for growing professionals to secure success and experience joy.

Identifying and Managing Procurement Risks - Public and Private Sector
2020-07-23 09:00 - 12:30
Identifying and Managing Procurement Risks – Public and Private Sector
Workshop Dates: July 23, 24 from 9AM – 12:30PM EST.
As a response to the COVID -19, we are conducting this professional development session online . We are fully cognizant of the difficult decisions you are making everyday, as supply chain professionals driving the Canadian economy during this extraordinary time. We applaud your commitment to continued education.

Managing Procurement Risks
Workshop Overview:
Procurement risks are ever increasing considering the high value, increased size, scope and volume of procurements, complexity, stringent policies, rules, regulations and trade agreements. This workshop is developed to identify potential risks and provide practical tools and strategies to mitigate those risks.
This workshop is critical now more than ever as it is designed to address all facets of procurement risk and provides advice to identify, access, avoid, transfer and mitigate the supply chain challenges/risks in crisis times (e.g. Global Pandemic). How an outbreak of deadly disease happening at other part of the world would impact your supply chain and how you can protect your supply chain and address supply shortages and access to critical products and services.
Professionals involved in Supply Chain Activities make decisions and inherit a variety of risks while executing procurement projects involving a large amount of dollars. Are you aware of those risks and should you be taking those risks? And how to provide value added services to your organization by effectively mitigating procurement risks. Procurement professionals that understand risks, consequences and mitigation strategies are the leaders for supply chain. Procurement professionals are tasked to achieve cost-savings and conduct an open, fair and transparent procurement process. Do you realize that systematic identification and risk mitigation strategies significantly increases your chances of achieving those cost savings targets and meeting the fairness obligations?
This workshop will show you how to achieve those targets and provide you with comprehensive understanding of different types of risks at each stage of the procurement process. It will provide you with risk mitigation strategies, case studies, checklists and best practices.
Target Audience:
This workshop is designed for wide-range of professionals involved in Supply Chain Activities (procuring goods, services, construction, consulting) within the private sector and public sector organizations (Municipal, Provincial and Federal government, Universities, Hospitals, School boards, Colleges and other government agencies) where they are directly or indirectly involved in procurement activities and influencing the procurement outcome.
The professionals including Project Managers, Evaluation Team members, Logistics professionals, Category Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Procurement Managers, Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Contract Managers, HR, IT, and Finance Professionals would greatly benefit and gain confidence from this workshop where they would understand the procurement risks and gain knowledge around the best practices for managing those risks to improve the overall bottom line of their organization.
Learn More and Register Here
Non-member Price: $1,245 + HST
(Includes membership at Supply Chain Canada, Ont. Institute)
muniSERV members receive Discount of 20% – Use Code: MUNI20

Identifying and Managing Procurement Risks – Public and Private Sector
2020-07-16 09:00 - 12:30
Identifying and Managing Procurement Risks – Public and Private Sector
Workshop Dates: July 16, 17, 23, 24 from 9AM – 12:30PM EST.
As a response to the COVID -19, we are conducting this professional development session online . We are fully cognizant of the difficult decisions you are making everyday, as supply chain professionals driving the Canadian economy during this extraordinary time. We applaud your commitment to continued education.

Managing Procurement Risks
Workshop Overview:
Procurement risks are ever increasing considering the high value, increased size, scope and volume of procurements, complexity, stringent policies, rules, regulations and trade agreements. This workshop is developed to identify potential risks and provide practical tools and strategies to mitigate those risks.
This workshop is critical now more than ever as it is designed to address all facets of procurement risk and provides advice to identify, access, avoid, transfer and mitigate the supply chain challenges/risks in crisis times (e.g. Global Pandemic). How an outbreak of deadly disease happening at other part of the world would impact your supply chain and how you can protect your supply chain and address supply shortages and access to critical products and services.
Professionals involved in Supply Chain Activities make decisions and inherit a variety of risks while executing procurement projects involving a large amount of dollars. Are you aware of those risks and should you be taking those risks? And how to provide value added services to your organization by effectively mitigating procurement risks. Procurement professionals that understand risks, consequences and mitigation strategies are the leaders for supply chain. Procurement professionals are tasked to achieve cost-savings and conduct an open, fair and transparent procurement process. Do you realize that systematic identification and risk mitigation strategies significantly increases your chances of achieving those cost savings targets and meeting the fairness obligations?
This workshop will show you how to achieve those targets and provide you with comprehensive understanding of different types of risks at each stage of the procurement process. It will provide you with risk mitigation strategies, case studies, checklists and best practices.
Target Audience:
This workshop is designed for wide-range of professionals involved in Supply Chain Activities (procuring goods, services, construction, consulting) within the private sector and public sector organizations (Municipal, Provincial and Federal government, Universities, Hospitals, School boards, Colleges and other government agencies) where they are directly or indirectly involved in procurement activities and influencing the procurement outcome.
The professionals including Project Managers, Evaluation Team members, Logistics professionals, Category Specialist, Procurement Analyst, Procurement Managers, Business Analysts, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Contract Managers, HR, IT, and Finance Professionals would greatly benefit and gain confidence from this workshop where they would understand the procurement risks and gain knowledge around the best practices for managing those risks to improve the overall bottom line of their organization.
Learn More and Register Here
Non-member Price: $1,245 + HST
(Includes membership at Supply Chain Canada, Ont. Institute)
muniSERV members receive Discount of 20% – Use Code: MUNI20

An Exclusive Virtual Leadership Development Opportunity
2020-07-15 10:00 - 12:30
It is a crazy unprecedented time!
Many leaders, for the first time in their careers, are leading from behind the desk and behind the screen. The great challenge becomes how do we keep staff motivated, engaged, inspired and connected.
At Emergenetics it is our Vision “To Be the Universal Answer to Human Connection”
And in this time of social isolation we are delighted to bring the power of Emergenetics in:
An Exclusive Leadership Development Opportunity: Emergenetics VIRTUAL Meeting of the Minds Workshop
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2020
Location: Your Desk!
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM •
Emergenetics Certified Facilitator: Gail Green
Cost of Workshop and Profile: $299 CLICK HERE TO ENROLL
Exclusive Promotion use discount for MuniSERV Members – use promo code 100OFF for a $100 discount.
As an added value, during this challenging time, any municipality that registers 3 or more people will receive a one hour complimentary online tailored session for the team (Value $599).
The Virtual Meeting of the Minds offers a blended learning experience that reveals individual and collective strengths, provides practical ways for leaders to inspire and engage employees to work together and create strong workplace cultures – with or without a traditional office space.
Through the workshop, you will:
• Increase self-awareness
• Discover others’ perceptions of you
• Communicate change more holistically and effectively
• Build better Peer and Stakeholder relationships
• Increase your EQ to forge new relationships in the current reality
Who should attend:
• Leaders seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and others
• Managers who aspire to build cohesive teams
• Consultants/Trainers/Coaches looking for neuro-scientific tools that resonate with individuals and organizations in a blended on learning experience that will serve in the new normal
Enroll soon as participant numbers will be limited to 30.
We look forward to meeting you at this insightful and exciting event on Wednesday, May 20th and to sharing a simpler, easier way to understand yourself and others with the neuro-science of Emergenetics!
If you’d like more information, simply email me or call 905.636.0797.
Take Care,
Gail

Free Webinar - Are My People Ok?
2020-07-14 11:00 - 12:00
If you are a leader you need to know this. Your people are coping with unprecedented levels of stress right now.
In this video you learn what three things you can do right now to help your people.
If you want to take a deeper dive into this topic, join me for my free webinar on July 14th at 11:00am ET.
Register Today!

Jacqueline Arnold ● Founder
519-386-9610 ● jackie@iheartmywork.ca
www.iheartmywork.ca

Free LevellingUp Mastermind Cohort – Q&A Session
2020-07-06 14:00 - 15:00
Monday, July 6; 2-3pm ET Price: FREE!
LevellingUp Mastermind Cohort – Q&A Session
Do you need to get really good, really quickly, at what you do? Are you ready to make it happen?
Join a Mastermind Cohort, and you’ll discover a proven shortcut to growing advanced skills in self, team, and business leadership.
In this open Q&A session, find out if a LevellingUp Mastermind Cohort is right for you.
By combining interactive coaching with collaborative community, LevellingUp Mastermind Cohorts offer you a unique, powerful, and affordable way to secure success and experience joy.
You’ll experience warm community, expert support, and the leg-up you need to succeed!
Register Here
What is LevellingUp?
Many of us feel abandoned or alone in our leadership roles, and we’re looking people who can join us on our journey. By combining interactive coaching & collaborative community, LevellingUp offers a unique, powerful, and affordable way for growing professionals to secure success and experience joy.

Free Webinar - Ask an Expert - Legal and HR Advice on Re-Opening & Re-Engaging Employees
2020-06-29 15:00 - 16:00
Looking for some legal and HR tips for re-opening and re-engaging your people?
Join other business owners and organizational leaders in Simcoe County for the Ask an Expert session with Tim Timpano and myself on Jun 29 at 3pm.

Join Tim Timpano, Partner, Specializing in Labour & Employment Law & Business Law at Downey Tornosky Lassaline & Timpano and Sophie Mathewson, Strategic Advisor & Coach at Prism Group International as they help businesses navigate human resources and employment challenges as they re-open and operate in a COVID-19 world.
Businesses will be provided with information regarding:

Best practices for re-engaging employees
Managing employee expectations & ensuring a positive employment experience
Employer & employee obligations for safe workplaces
Constructive dismissals in Ontario
Answer questions from businesses and employers, including a Q&A session

Register Today!

Webinar - Contract Management during COVID-19 as It Relates to the Public Sector
2020-06-24 16:30 - 18:30
Contract Management during COVID-19 as It Relates to the Public Sector
Date: June 24, 2020
Time: 4:30 p.m. EDT
Location: Zoom Virtual Platform
Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute and OPBA Jointly Host Their Second Learning & Networking Event (Virtually)
Supply Chain Canada, Ontario Institute is pleased to announce a partnership with Ontario Public Buyers Association (OPBA) on four jointly hosted learning and networking events in 2020 (to be held quarterly), the first of which was held on March 5, 2020. We’re delighted to announce the upcoming one on June 24, 2020.
This co-hosted learning and virtual networking event includes a panel discussion with purchasing and procurement experts from the Cities of Toronto, London, Vaughan and Owen Sound as well as Region of Peel, who will share their perspectives as it relates to Contract Administration during Covid-19, exploring topics such as Contractors seeking relief, performance monitoring, ensuring health and safety requirements are met.
The panel will be moderated by Michelle Palmer, from the Board of Directors at OPBA will reveal some of the forced innovation and strategies developed in the face of the pandemic. Participants will be invited to actively engage through the question and answer period, and contribute to the overall learning and dialogue.
Welcome Note:
Laura Cocuzzi – Manager, Planning and Procurement, Region of Peel
Opening Session and Introduction:
Chris Penny – CEO, Kinetic GPO

Panel Discussion:
Moderator:
Michelle Palmer CPPB, CSCMP – Manager of Purchasing, Risk and Asset Management, City of Owen Sound

Panelists
Michael Pacholok: Chief Purchasing Officer, City of Toronto
Chris Ginty – Procurement Officer,City of London
Umesh Kalia – Procurement Manager, City of Vaughan
Daniel Maia – Logistics Manager, Health Services – Paramedic Services, Region of Peel
Pricing

Member – $10
Non-Member – $20

Earn 2 CPD Points
Register Here!

Capital Equipment Procurement and Contracting
2020-06-23 09:00 - 12:30
Capital Equipment Procurement and Contracting
June 23 & 24 (9 am – 12.30 pm)
As a response to the COVID -19, we are conducting this professional development session online . We are fully cognizant of the difficult decisions you are making everyday, as supply chain professionals driving the Canadian economy during this extraordinary time. We applaud your commitment to continued education.
This workshop will take place on the Zoom webinar platform. Please download Zoom here https://zoom.us/download
Capital Equipment Procurement and Contracting
Capital equipment procurement is often expensive, has a high level of complexity, may have limited suppliers and often has a technology component. Whether you are buying industrial equipment or any heavy machinery, this session will provide you with strategies to deal with the current challenges of capital equipment procurement and contracting. Recognizing that most entities have procurement processes in place, this session aims to enhance and facilitate your procurement process, not replace it.
Attend the session and learn about topics such as multiple stakeholder interests, total cost of ownership, unique equipment requirements, post warranty support, and dealing effectively with global equipment vendors.
The session will address issues from the time the procurement need arises to contract completion, aiming to enhance and facilitate your current procurement process whether in the public or private sector.
This interactive session will include a review of practical take-away strategies, sample documentation, and exercises that will assist you in dealing with your day to day capital equipment procurement and contracting issues.
In light of emerging issues to the changing environment due to Covid-19, this course has been further updated to provide guidance in this regard.
Learn More and Register Here.
Non-member Price: $1,295 + HST
(Includes membership at Supply Chain Canada, Ont. Institute) Receive 10 CPD points
muniSERV Members receive Discount of 20% – Use CODE: MUNI20

Free Webinar - Leadership Ask Me Anything
2020-06-19 14:00 - 15:00
Leadership Ask Me Anything
Friday, June 19; 2-3pm ET
Price: FREE!
Registration Here
Leadership Ask Me Anything
Free advice from an expert for your business or personal leadership challenges!
What leadership problems are you facing RIGHT NOW?
Bring them to this interactive discussion and get solutions.
LevellingUp Sage in Residence: Anthony English (Business Coach, IT Professional) will offer his advice and insights.
What is LevellingUp?
Many of us feel abandoned or alone in our leadership roles, and we’re looking people who can join us on our journey. By combining interactive coaching & collaborative community, LevellingUp offers a unique, powerful, and affordable way for growing professionals to secure success and experience joy.

Capital Equipment and Procurement
2020-06-16 09:00 - 12:30
Capital Equipment Procurement and Contracting
June 16 & 17 (9 am – 12.30 pm)
June 23 & 24 (9 am – 12.30 pm)

Receive 10 CPD points
As a response to the COVID -19, we are conducting this professional development session online . We are fully cognizant of the difficult decisions you are making everyday, as supply chain professionals driving the Canadian economy during this extraordinary time. We applaud your commitment to continued education.
This workshop will take place on the Zoom webinar platform. Please download Zoom here https://zoom.us/download
Capital Equipment Procurement and Contracting
Capital equipment procurement is often expensive, has a high level of complexity, may have limited suppliers and often has a technology component. Whether you are buying industrial equipment or any heavy machinery, this session will provide you with strategies to deal with the current challenges of capital equipment procurement and contracting. Recognizing that most entities have procurement processes in place, this session aims to enhance and facilitate your procurement process, not replace it.
Attend the session and learn about topics such as multiple stakeholder interests, total cost of ownership, unique equipment requirements, post warranty support, and dealing effectively with global equipment vendors.
The session will address issues from the time the procurement need arises to contract completion, aiming to enhance and facilitate your current procurement process whether in the public or private sector.
This interactive session will include a review of practical take-away strategies, sample documentation, and exercises that will assist you in dealing with your day to day capital equipment procurement and contracting issues.
In light of emerging issues to the changing environment due to Covid-19, this course has been further updated to provide guidance in this regard.
Learn More and Register Here.
Non-member Price: $1,295 + HST
(Includes membership at Supply Chain Canada, Ont. Institute) Receive 10 CPD points
muniSERV Members receive Discount of 20% – Use CODE: MUNI20

Free Webinar - Leadership Ask Me Anything
2020-06-12 14:00 - 15:00
Leadership Ask Me Anything
Friday, June 12; 2-3pm ET
Price: FREE!
Register Here
Leadership Ask Me Anything
Free advice from an expert for your business or personal leadership challenges!
What leadership problems are you facing RIGHT NOW?
Bring them to this interactive discussion and get solutions.
LevellingUp Sage in Residence: Jean Parker (Leadership Coach, CFO, Educator, BBA, BEd., ACC) will offer her advice and insights.
What is LevellingUp?
Many of us feel abandoned or alone in our leadership roles, and we’re looking people who can join us on our journey. By combining interactive coaching & collaborative community, LevellingUp offers a unique, powerful, and affordable way for growing professionals to secure success and experience joy.

Strategic Leadership for Men
2020-06-11 17:00 - 18:00
Strategic Leadership for Men
Thursdays, 5-6pm ET
Starts June 11
Price: $430 for 8 interactive sessions
Register Here
Strategic Leadership for Men
Led by Jenn Lofgren (Master Certified Coach, Forbes Coaches Council, Canada’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women, Dare to LeadTM Certified Facilitator, CPHR & SHRM-SCP)
The role as a leader can be a challenging and isolating journey for everyone and especially for men. Today, there are few venues or communities for men to explore their leadership challenges and development with other men. For many men, this leads to feelings of loneliness, overwhelm, doubt, anxiety and much more.
As leaders, the first step to creating results through others is to develop yourself first. I believe the journey of leadership development requires courage, connection and perspective with a safe group of peers.
This accelerator group will create a support space with other men in leadership to connect with your peers and to learn key strategies to expand your strategic leadership. You will create weekly action plans to put your learning into practice and strengthen your authentic leadership.
NOTE: This Accelerator Group is for men only, and recommended for mid-level leaders holding titles like: Manager, Director and VP
You will LEARN:
• Understand how your reactive tendencies create limited leadership success
• Explore the role risk, fear and toxic expectations play in triggering your reactive
• Learn the three reactive tendencies and which one you default to the most
• How to develop by leveraging tendencies and which one you default to most
• How to develop by leveraging your strengths, not your weaknesses
• The role of vulnerability and mindset in developing strategic leadership
• Strategies to respond vs react in challenge and crisis
You will ACHIEVE:
• Clarity on your path to leadership effectiveness remaining true to who you are
• A two-page leadership development plan to advance your leadership over 6-12 months
• Understanding of the gifts of your leadership style and how to adapt in leading others
• Relationships and community with other men in leadership
• Skills to expand your leadership community with other me
What is LevellingUp?
Many of us feel abandoned or alone in our leadership roles, and we’re looking people who can join us on our journey. By combining interactive coaching & collaborative community, LevellingUp offers a unique, powerful, and affordable way for growing professionals to secure success and experience joy.

An Exclusive Leadership Development Opportunity - Virtual Meeting of the Minds Workshop
2020-06-10 10:00 - 12:30
Many leaders, for the first time in their careers, are leading from behind the the screen. The great challenge becomes how do we keep staff motivated, engaged, inspired and connected.
At Emergenetics it is our Vision “To Be the Universal Answer to Human Connection”. Understanding your teams attributes can be leveraged to craft holistic messaging and communicate change effectively while being aware of how the attributes behave under stress.
And in this time of isolated, distributed teams we are delighted to bring the power of Emergenetics in:
An Exclusive Leadership Development Opportunity:
Emergenetics VIRTUAL Meeting of the Minds Workshop
Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Location: Your Desk!
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Emergenetics Certified Facilitator: Gail Green
The Virtual Meeting of the Minds offers a blended learning experience that reveals individual and collective strengths, provides practical ways for leaders to inspire and engage employees to work together and create strong workplace cultures – with or without a traditional office space.
Through the workshop, you will:
• Increase self-awareness
• Discover others’ perceptions of you
• Communicate change more holistically and effectively
• Build better Peer and Stakeholder relationships
• Increase your EQ to forge new relationships in the current reality
Who should attend:
• Leaders seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and others
• Managers who aspire to build cohesive teams
• Consultants/Trainers/Coaches looking for neuro-scientific tools that resonate with individuals and organizations in a blended on learning experience that will serve in the new normal
Enroll soon as participant numbers will be limited to 30.
Cost of Workshop and Profile: $299 CLICK HERE to enroll!
Exclusive discount for muniSERV Members – use promo code 100OFF for a $100 discount. As an added value, during this challenging time, any municipality that registers 3 or more people will receive a one hour complimentary online tailored session for the team (Value $599).
Following the June 10th session, we will e-mail the municipal team leaders to get their burning questions and issues and then build a session that meets their identified needs and applies the learnings of the June 10th session.
We look forward to meeting you at this insightful and exciting event on Wednesday, June 10th and to sharing a simpler, easier way to understand yourself and others with the neuro-science of Emergenetics!
If you’d like more information, simply respond to this email or call 905.636.0797.
Take Care,
Gail

Free Webinar - Supplier Relationships – Key to Recovery
2020-06-09 17:00 - 18:00
COVID-19 Live Chat Series for Supply Chain – Supplier Relationships are Key to Your Recovery
Date: June 9th, 2020
Time: 5:00 p.m. EDT
Supplier Relationships are Key to your Recovery
Learn from this session:

How do you practice agile procurement to support your vendors in delivering added value, as you build recovery plans
How do you take stock of your supplier relationships pre and post COVID-19 in order to plan the future

Speakers:
Jill Button, CEO of ProcurePro Consulting Canada, Co-Founder of ThryvX Consulting, Ex Shaw Communications, Rogers Communications, Aviva
Complimentary for members and non-members
Earn 2 CPD Points
