Leadership

Innovation Paths: Differentiation, Neutralization and Optimization

Certified ScrumMaster Jerry McGrath writes about the power of agile methodologies to drive product and service development for clients. One hint: supporting peo

Why Metaphor Matters

Organizations are defined by the stories we tell. Reframing a problem through a different perspective offers a broader solution set to draw upon. Encoding probl

Jennie Winhall: drawing on a blank slate

Jennie Winhall: Drawing on a Blank Slate

Sometimes, you just need a blank slate. Jennie Winhall applies the concept of design thinking to reframe large-scale problems, stepping back to do what’s referr

Building Community Through Deep Listening

We traveled to Melbourne, Australia for a cross cultural exchange with The Deep Listening Project to learn new ways to define relationship through arts dialogue

Leading the walk into two worlds

Leading the Walk into Two Worlds: A Cultural Approach to Negotiations

Indigenous leaders walk in two worlds. They must be responsive to their people and to the needs of their nation. And they must also represent their nation to go

Intersecting local leadership

Intersecting Local Leadership: A Community of Leaders Learn From Wise Practices

Indigenous and non-Indigenous local government leaders take the opportunity to share their experiences, unique challenges, approaches, and dreams in the Communi

Art of leadership and the leadership of art

The Art of Leadership and the Leadership of Art

If you are asked to imagine an Indigenous leader, what image comes to mind? Is it politicians, entrepreneurs, or bureaucrats? Don McIntyre explains why Indigeno

Indigenous Youth Are Reshaping the Future

Dr. Cynthia Wesley-Esquimaux expalins how Indigenous youth are reshaping the future, and have the energy, determination, and access to social media to do it.

Brian Caillou

Let’s Hear More Indigenous Success Stories

Positive examples from applied research into the wise practices of Canada’s indigenous people will not only inspire and educate our young indigenous population,

Wise Practices for Indigenous leaders rooted in identity and culture

Wise Practices for Indigenous Leaders Rooted in Identity and Culture

Edward Allen reflects reflects on his search for wise practices in governance, and the pleasant irony that brought him back home to his own culture, language, a

Hope Decoded

Why is Tackling Hopelessness Important to You?

Over 150 business executives, First Nations leaders, not-for-profits, elected officials, activist athletes, authors and speakers gathered at Banff Centre for th

Transforming a vision into results

Transforming a Vision into Results: Stay on the Path and Keep Out of the Weeds

Translating a vision into the desired outcome is a major challenge for even the most skilled leaders and managers of today. Staying on the path between the visi

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