Dr. Norman Amundson is a Full Professor in Counselling Psychology/Faculty of Education at the University of British Columbia, Canada. He has given numerous workshops and seminars and also has been a keynote speaker at many national and international conferences.

Nina conducts business keynotes and workshops on a wide variety of topics, all of which dovetail into the themes of leadership, interpersonal communications, adjusting to change, skills for the future, respect for self and respect for others. Nina’s dedication to walking her talk has clearly led her to an articulated life purpose of inspiration and communication.

BTT provides a venue for interactive consultation among practitioners in all areas of career development, including educators, policy makers, counsellors, industry, representatives of equality groups, government and others interested in the multifaceted world of career development. It is an opportunity to learn about new developments in the field, discover new resources, share experiences, learn new skills, and expand professional networks.

Change is an unavoidable part of doing business. Every time someone in your industry develops a new strategy, new product, or new technology, your organization needs to match it simply to stay competitive.

Nicole Davis’ HR expertise includes compensation management, performance assessment and motivational techniques, and talent and change management. She has over 17 years of human resources experience and has been exposed to the agricultural industry her whole life.

Long term employment that sustains a level of engagement and dedication is most commonly found in employees who are, on some level, passionate about what they do.

What will happen to your business if something happens to you?

Reneging on a job acceptance commitment in order to accept a better offer can be something that older generations find difficult to understand.

As power transitions from one key player to the next, it’s a good idea to allow succession to take place as swiftly as possible.

In times of economic uncertainty, social events are often one of the first things to be cut.

Internal Threat
Restructuring is only a threat to your organization if you resist it. A natural part of an organization’s growth and evolution is restructuring. It allows your organization to grow in a way that is efficient and makes sense to employees. As you make changes, attempt to simplify the structure of your organization and define [...]

Internal Threat
Organizations can become complacent creatures. Systems and procedures that have been in place for some time often become ingrained in employees, making change difficult. When it comes to technology, change can be especially challenging. Older employees who are less familiar with technology may distrust new options. Employees may also fear the challenges of learning [...]

Internal Threats
As The Little Potato Company grew, new staff members were brought on board to fill the spaces created by growth. Since many of the current staff had grown with the company, two groups (those who were “before” staff and the new “after” staff) formed and had trouble meshing. Angela Santiago admits that she [...]