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Innovative Leadership & Adapting to the Changing Landscape

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Capstone's Strategic Operations Manager, Katie Macham, will guide you through the essential facets of innovative leadership and demonstrate the impact it can have on your organization. Innovative leadership acknowledges the rapidly changing landscape of business and the need for adaptability. Katie will address that innovation isn't a singular process, but a multifaceted approach that involves integrating various leadership styles. This webinar will encourage you to adapt your approach to the specific needs of your organization and the individuals you are leading. 3 Takeaways 1. What is Innovative Leadership and why it is so important in today's business landscape. 2. How to implement Innovative Leadership using the 3 E's: Engage, Empathize, Empower. 3. Some simple techniques to engage and empower your hybrid workforce using Innovative Leadership. Meet your presenter.. As the Strategic Operations Manager, Katie orchestrates the flow of daily operations at Capstone Project Solutions. She brings her expertise in overseeing areas including Human Resources, Strategy & Growth Projects, Customer Relations, and Business Advancement Strategies.

Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Pitch Competition | South West Viewer Access

IGNITE Labs Yarmouth 208 Main St, Yarmouth

Join us for our South West Regional Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition, where you will have the opportunity to hear rural innovators from the tourism sector pitch their product/service offerings to a panel of industry experts! The event offers guests a chance to connect with industry innovators, experts and operators who share a passion for tourism. There will be insightful presentations on tourism trends from organizations across the province, a panel discussion with businesses using innovative approaches to solve industry challenges and you will get to see who will move onto the final pitch competition at the TIANS Annual Summit in Halifax! Seating is limited, so be sure to secure your spot today! About the Pitch Competition The Rural Nova Scotia Tourism Innovation Pitch Competition provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs living in rural Nova Scotia to showcase their innovative ideas for new tourism ventures. NOTE: Eventbrite registration is for viewers of the event. Those wishing to enter the competition can register here: https://igniteatlantic.com/rural-ns-tourism-pitch-competition/

“Enter if You Dare”: Unveiling the Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Data Center

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Join us! As Halloween creeps up on us, it's not just the ghosts and goblins that should send shivers down our spines. The real scares are happening in the world of cybersecurity, and they've been happening all year long. But fear not, because in this webinar, Dave Shackleford of Voodoo Security is going to take us on a spine-tingling journey through some of the most disturbing incidents and trends we've seen this year. And the best part? He's going to tell us what it all means for security professionals like us. We'll be diving deep into some seriously spooky topics, including: Major incidents of 2023 that left us quaking in our “boots” and what we’ve learned from them The terrifying world third-party risk and attack chains Why the most dangerous cybersecurity threat of the moment is identity & access risk Exploring risks to AND from machine learning and AI technology and how they can be both a blessing and a curse So, if you're ready to face your fears and learn about the most bone-chilling incidents and issues we face in security, then join us for this webinar. We'll be sharing some hair-raising suggestions for how we can improve our […]

ACENET: Cloud from A to Z

Prerequisites: Software Carpentry's Unix Shell or Introduction to Linux or similar experience Cloud computing provides great flexibility allowing complete control of the computing environment. In addition the environment can be copied, backed up, created and recreated in an automated way. In these lessons we will start you on the path towards making use of the great flexibility and power of cloud computing. A common use case for the cloud is its ability to provide web services. To explore the flexibility and power of cloud computing we will use the popular static website generator Jekyll. Static website generators offer many security benefits, and simplify and reduce the maintenance burden associated with well known dynamic CMSes such as Wordpress and Durpal. This workshop will take place on: Tuesday, October 17th - 1:00-4:00pm (ADT) Thursday, October 19th - 1:00-4:00pm (ADT) Tuesday, October 24th - 1:00-4:00pm (ADT) Thursday, October 26th - 1:00-4:00pm (ADT) Participants must register using their institutional / organizational email address (not a personal email, ie. gmail). You will need to have your own laptop or desktop on which you can install the required software (see the setup for more details). Instructions for how to join the workshop will be sent out prior […]

Distinguished Retailer: Rachel Huckle, President & COO, Staples Canada

Saint Mary's University 923 Robie St, Halifax

October 26  |  Hybrid: Saint Mary’s University or Online  |  4:30pm Atlantic The David Sobey Centre for Innovation in Retailing & Services is delighted to host its annual Distinguished Retailer Speaker Series! We are thrilled to present Rachel Huckle, President & COO of Staples Canada, as our esteemed speaker. With her employee and customer-first approach to business, Rachel's leadership at Staples has been pivotal in delivering a seamless omnichannel retail experience. Discover the insights and expertise she brings to the ever-evolving retail landscape. Join us for an enlightening discussion where Rachel will be sharing her invaluable experience leading and motivating retail organizations as well as discussing her inspiring career journey that got her to where she is today. Stick around for a networking reception from 5:30pm - 6:30pm to meet Rachel Huckle. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to gain insights from a retail industry leader and connect with fellow students and professionals. Reserve your seat today! Register Here

Enhancing UI/UX Accessibility: Practical Tips for Improved User Experience​

CoWork Halifax 6156 Quinpool Road, Halifax

Happy October, everyone! We are excited to see everyone in our new meetup space at CoWork Halifax. Check them out if you haven't already! It's a new flexible space for you to be more productive and get stuff done in a way that works best for you. In this presentation, Jamil will share an overview of web accessibility fundamentals. He will explain the key components that contribute to an accessible web product. Through practical examples, he will showcase the tangible differences between designing with accessibility considerations and without them. Join us in this journey towards a more inclusive digital world! Jamil Sinno is a passionate Full Stack Web Developer deeply committed to promoting accessibility in the tech industry. Beyond coding, he is a multi-faceted individual—a founder, a dedicated drummer, and an unapologetic nerd. For the past two years, he has championed the cause of creating inclusive digital experiences. As the founder of Sinno Technologies Limited, he leads a team dedicated to crafting tailored web solutions. As always, we thank ResMed Inc. for being our corporate sponsor. We are always looking for sponsors and volunteers. Please reach out if you are interested in supporting us! Housekeeping: No food please, bring your own water, and we aim […]