Caring or Opportunism? How to Do the Right Thing
There’s a fine line between genuine sympathy and the perception of opportunism. Even if your heart is in the right place, public opinion can become…
YOU Breakfast Reinforces Idea that We Can Make an Impact
We were honoured to be in attendance at yesterday’s Youth Opportunities Unlimited's 12th Annual Breakfast. The power of the speaker and her message…
Removing Accessibility Barriers to Promote Independence and Inclusion
"The barriers I face as a blind person can be eliminated by changes to the environment." Those were the words of Jim Sanders, former CNIB president…
Stumped for Ideas? Go Back to the Future for Inspiration
For some writers, staring at a blank screen can be intimidating. We’re always trying to stay at the vanguard of relevancy, but sometimes new ideas won…
Smart Date 2.0: Let's Do This Again!
The first stable release of Smart Date delivered on my original vision for the module, namely, the need for a more app-like editor experience and…
AODA and You: Turnabout and Fair Play
Thinking Ability First is not just about looking past physical and mental limitations, but it's about expanding everyone's horizons. Earlier this…
Avoiding Bumps in the Road - Communicating Change
There's an old jocular adage that those of us who have lived for any amount of time in Montreal hold close to our hearts: "There are two seasons in…
Building the World’s Fastest Apparel Storefront: Lessons in CX Transformation from the Front Lines of Retail Tech
Guest Author: Leo Griffin As a digital transformation executive who has held senior roles at consumer brand companies including VF Corp, HanesBrands…
The Five Ps to Put Higher Ed Enrollment on a Pathway to Success
With over a decade of experience, with over 50 post-secondary institutions, Northern knows the five key things you need to focus on to attract…
Face Time, Not Just "FaceTime" Improves Accountability, Understanding
In our digitally focused world, it's easy to fall in love with the convenience and immediacy of digital communications. And while communicating…