On Wednesday morning we coordinated an event with Hogg, Shain & Scheck and helped them organize and promote their Managing for Growth Seminar. The guest speakers for the day were CEO John Wilson from CEO Global Network and Phil Kirby, CEO and founder of Organization Thoughtware International Inc. The seminar was very informative and we enjoyed being a part of it. Our first speaker for the day was John Wilson who spoke about how great CEOs are made. He has coached a number of top-earning CEOs and has learned some valuable information in the process which he shared with the guests. Among the advice he gave, what stuck with us is when he discussed the importance of networking and being connected. I know in any industry (not only event planning) in order to have a successful business, you need to be able to maintain relationships with people you meet. John Wilson has actually written a book on this subject called Great CEOs and How They Are Made. The book has been highly acclaimed and is definitely worth checking out, attendees of the seminar all received a copy.

Phil Kirby was our “headliner” and he did not disappoint. His talk kept the audience engaged and the material was useful to people in all industries. He helped put a spotlight on the relationships between processes and how to solve production issues at the source by being on sight and being able to see the process for yourself.

The event was held at the Delta Toronto East in Scarborough, only a few minutes away from Hogg, Shain & Scheck. The hotel was much larger than I had initially anticipated. Delta provided a very hospitable environment and provided a full breakfast that included a number of different pastries, yogurt and LOTS of coffee (very important).

Overall, the event was a success and everything went off without a hitch. Thank you again to the sponsors Ted Rogers School of Management and CEO Global Network. Also we would like to give a special thank you to our speakers John Wilson and Phil Kirby. Stay tuned because Hogg, Shain & Scheck have more really interesting events coming up so make sure you visit their website for more details. On October 27^th, Brian Beaulieau will be back for his annual economic update.

www.hss-ca/events

Until next time!

Do you think that you can double your productivity without any capital investment. Phil Kirby can help you to think about the process in your business, to be flexible, and to reduce your costs. Because the solution to this paradox is hiding in plain sight – if you know where to look.

Being fast can increase cost and decrease quality. Being flexible – providing variety and customization – can slow things down and escalate price. And being low cost requires standardization without variation. Being all three—fast, flexible and low cost—seems contradictory, if not impossible— except to a process mind.

With Phil Kirby learn some ways you can transform your business, and achieve new goals.

He says, “Your problems are hiding in plain sight; in the processes of your business, whether you are making widgets, distributing gizmos or servicing needs. You can outperform your competition by changing the way you think about process, by developing a process mind.”

In a captivating, candid, conversational style, Phil takes the audience from the boardroom to the frontlines, moving easily from thought-leading management theory to roll-up-your-sleeves, in-the-trenches practices.

Guest Speaker: Phil Kirby, President, Organization Thoughtware International Inc.

Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.

Venue: Delta Toronto East,  2035 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON M1T 3G2

Google Maps Link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Delta+Toronto+East/@43.777344,-79.283427,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6c9a3942bb7699cd

Fees: $25 which includes continental breakfast (net proceeds go to the Ted Rogers School of Management

Seating is limited, please RSVP online at http://www.hss-ca.com/events.php

Who Should Attend:

• Small to medium business owners, entrepreneurs
• CEO’s, CFO’s

Key Learnings

• Current economic forecast
• Industry trends
• Business cycle forecasts
• Easy-to-understand, strategic action items

Series Sponsors:

Hogg, Shain & Scheck, PROFIT Magazine, Ted Rogers School of Management

In the US, the sagging housing market is a short-term issue and the mounting government debt is a long-term problem, but there is plenty of room in between to make money. China is a growing wild card and Europe is showing signs of sustaining recovery despite the Ukraine issues. We are going to talk about these issues and more at the Seminar.

Guest Speaker: Brian Beaulieu, CEO, ITR Economics
Brian’s presentations cover a wide variety of topics including short- and long-term global economic forecasts, regional economic updates, an outlook on inflation, and the relationship of political events and economic growth. He details what economic indicators executives should follow and provides proven strategies for leveraging economic forecasts at the company level.

Date: Thursday, September 25th, 2014,
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Hilton Suites, 8500 Warden Avenue at Hwy 7
Fees: $25 which includes continental breakfast (net proceeds go to the Ted Rogers School of Management
Seating is limited, please RSVP online at http://www.hss-ca.com/events.php

Who Should Attend:
• Small to medium business owners, entrepreneurs
• CEO’s, CFO’s

Key Learnings:
• Current economic forecast
• Industry trends
• Business cycle forecasts
• Easy-to-understand, strategic action items

Series Sponsors:
Hogg, Shain & Scheck, Komitas-Mastromartino Wealth Management Group of RBC Dominion Securities, State of Tennessee, BDC, PROFIT Magazine, Ted Rogers School of Management and the Markham Board of Trade.

High Impact Marketing: Doing More with Less

When your company is in growth mode, having the right marketing materials is essential. However, the natural reaction in this economy is to tighten the reigns on spending and to try to do more with less. While you cannot afford to neglect your marketing materials, you can do more with less using connection, clarity and consistency. Our marketing map will help you evaluate your offering and your impact. Determine how to make sure your tools work better together and lead prospects in the right direction.

In this session you will learn:

• How to make the right marketing moves at the right time
• How to maximize the impact of each marketing piece
• How to avoid the dreaded ‘spaghetti marketing’
• How to make your budget work for, not against“ you
  

BYOBM- Bring Your Own Branding Materials!
At this workshop, we will be reviewing selected ‘marketing maps’ to determine what changes will make the biggest impact over the next year.

Brought to you by: Rapport Communications & Design Inc. A full-service marketing and design firm that has been serving business to business clients since early 2002.

Your host will be:

Faith Seekings, President and Creative Director of Rapport Communications & Design Inc.

Before setting up her hive at Rapport, Faith buzzed about Toronto demonstrating exceptional skill at design and a natural flair for marketing and business. In 2002 Faith discovered a surprising joy in business when she set out as an independent and has built the firm steadily since. As Creative Director (and Queen Bee) she is able to apply her natural gifts of rapport and insight, placing her watchful eye on every creative item produced. Faith is also causing a general buzz in Toronto’s business and marketing community as an expert in her field and is swami to a growing network of wunderkind.

Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009
Time: Lunch and networking: Noon — 12:30 pm
Seminar: 12:30 pm — 2 pm.
Location:
National Yacht Club
1 Stadium Road.
Toronto ON
M5V 3H4
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Cost: $50 including lunch.
Seating is limited!
Register by July 20th, 2009 by calling Denise at 416.368.8956 ext. 21 or  through PayPal.