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EXECUTIVE SERIES

The Executive Series is a partnership between Canadian HR Reporter and the Strategic Capability Network.
 It provides a monthly in-depth look at key topics for senior HR and business leaders.    
                                                                                                                                

UPCOMING EVENTS

Would you like to attend one of the upcoming Breakfast Series in Toronto? Here’s a look at an upcoming session:

August: Scaling innovation, with Shannon Deegan, director of people operations, central staffing and business development at Google. (Aug. 6.)

Visit www.scnetwork.ca for more information

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It’s all about whom you know May 18, 2009
Leading in a connected world
In April, the Strategic Capability Network hosted a special event with Rob Cross, author of Driving Results Through Social Networks, to talk about how leaders can make the most of workplace networks. For more information about SCNetwork, visit www.scnetwork.ca
Executive Series from past issues:
Lessons from San Diego: HR central to ‘historic watershed’ Jul 12, 2010
Conference highlights
Dave Crisp, a regular contributor to Canadian HR Reporter and a lead commentator for the Strategic Capability Network, took in the HR: People & Strategy 2010 Global Conference in San Diego. He shared what he learned at a recent SCNetwork event and put his thoughts to paper below. For more information, visit www.scnetwork.ca

Management broken, but there’s hope Jun 14, 2010
Management is broken
At a recent Strategic Capability Network event, organizational psychologist Tom Tavares offered his take on management. His conclusion: It’s broken, but all hope is not lost. He also outlined three things all great leaders have in common. For more information, visit www.scnetwork.ca.

A little recognition goes a long way May 17, 2010
Getting recognition right
Roy Saunderson, president of Recognition Management Institute, and Elvie Gee, director of HR at Johnson & Johnson Medical Products, spoke at a Strategic Capability Network event about how to put a strategic focus on employee recognition practices and programs. For more information, visit www.scnetwork.ca.

Sunny side up Apr 19, 2010
Building positive organizations
Jamie Gruman, assistant professor of organizational behaviour at the University of Guelph, spoke at a Strategic Capability Network event about the importance of fostering a positive workplace culture and the benefits it brings. For more information, visit www.scnetwork.ca

Developing leadership at all levels drives firms through change Mar 22, 2010
Leading in turbulent times
In February, the Strategic Capability Network hosted an event with Jim Clemmer, noted speaker and author of Growing @ the Speed of Change. He spoke about how leaders can use practical and inspirational action plans to help employees, and organizations, though tough times. For more information about the Strategic Capability Network, visit www.scnetwork.ca.

Innovation requires ‘leap of faith’ Feb 22, 2010
The Design of business
In January, the Strategic Capability Network hosted an event with Roger Martin, dean of the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management. He spoke about why design thinking is the next competitive advantage. For more information about the Strategic Capability Network, visit www.scnetwork.ca.

Moving from managing to coaching Jan 25, 2010
Getting the most out of coaching
In December, the Strategic Capability Network hosted an event with Peter Jensen, CEO of Performance Coaching and author of Igniting the Third Factor. Jensen is also featured in a segment on Canadian HR Reporter TV (www.youtube.com/hrreporter). For more information about SCNetwork, visit www.scnetwork.ca.

Lower employee engagement tied to declining manager effectiveness Dec 14, 2009
Managing in a downturn:
In October, the Strategic Capability Network hosted an event with Dion Love, research director at the Corporate Leadership Council. His presentation focused on four imperatives to drive employee innovation and performance during an economic downturn. For more information about SCNetwork, visit www.scnetwork.ca

Shifts in power, innovation drive organizational evolution Nov 16, 2009
The changing global economy
In October, the Strategic Capability Network hosted an event with Eamonn Kelly, CEO of San Francisco-based Global Business Network. His presentation, entitled “An age of change or… a change of age,” covered a wide range of topics, including collaboration and the shift of innovation power from its traditional base in industrialized Western countries to emerging markets. For more information about SCNetwork, visit www.scnetwork.ca.

Leadership lessons from ‘Great One’ Oct 19, 2009
Leadership development
In September, the Strategic Capability Network hosted an event with Robert Potvin, founder of CDC Coaching, and Les Dakens, a principal with Pineridge Consulting, on raising emotional intelligence to improve leadership and overall corporate performance. For more information about SCNetwork, visit www.scnetwork.ca.