Category : Guest Blogs

IA Chapter Chair Series – Meet Deborah Jann

IA Chapter Chair Series – Meet Deborah Jann

As Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Roll Out Innovation (ROI), Deborah leverages data analysis, talent development, team effectiveness and innovation to break down barriers, bridge gaps, increase emotional intelligence and drive sales. ROI is a sales and...
Align Your Team and Culture for Growth

Align Your Team and Culture for Growth

Many of us have heard or even lamented that the “soft stuff is hard”; but what does this mean and what are the implications for organizations interested in growth? First off, admission is often a good first step. Yes, that soft stuff is indeed hard as heck for a...
Do You Have a Plan?

Do You Have a Plan?

For owner-operators of Canadian Controlled Private Corporations (CCPCs), having a comprehensive life and business plan is not just a strategic advantage—it’s a crucial necessity. This plan not only helps in achieving personal and business goals but also plays a...
IA Chapter Chair Series – Meet Dundee Staunton

IA Chapter Chair Series – Meet Dundee Staunton

Each Innovators Alliance chapter hosts monthly peer-to-peer member meetings which are facilitated by a professional Chapter Chair.  The Chapter Chairs’ primary purpose is to ensure a supportive environment that ensures a strong collaborative environment, cultivating...
Enhancing Revenues and Margins with PVM Analysis

Enhancing Revenues and Margins with PVM Analysis

For manufacturing CEOs and business owners, optimizing both revenues and margins is critical for sustaining profitability and growth. Price-Volume-Mix (PVM) analysis is a powerful tool that breaks down financial performance into price, volume, and mix variances,...
Essential Management Tips for Emotional Intelligence

Essential Management Tips for Emotional Intelligence

Power Up Your Empathy Effective managers are good at using empathy and being sensitive to how people feel and why they feel the way they do. ‘Tune into’ and ’read’ the feelings and emotions being shared during a conversation. Make Relevant Decisions Effective managers...