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Mirror your Business: A Blueprint for creating a Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO)

This webinar explores the growing field of Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) and how an established 8-step implementation methodology can help any organization enhance process understanding, optimize performance, reduce costs, and drive strategic improvements. It covers tips and techniques for: Identifying the right focus for your DTO model Analyzing current processes and data for maximum impact Designing and building a precise DTO model Validating results for actionable insights Leveraging the DTO for continuous improvement and future planning You'll also learn how to sustain DTO modeling to continually unlock the full potential of mirroring your business. 3 key takeaways.. Learn the steps to create a DTO, from modeling focus to building and validating your DTO for strategic insights. Discover how a DTO boosts process understanding, cuts costs, and drives continuous improvement. Understand how to maintain and evolve your DTO for ongoing insights and sustained benefits. Meet your presenter.. Mike Haley is President and Founder of Landmark Decisions Inc., a Nova Scotia based management consulting firm providing worldwide “Performance Alignment” facilitation, training, and implementation services. The prime focus of the company has been to supply guidance on the development of strategic, operational, and financial “Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO)” models […]

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DNS Holiday Member Mixer

Suite 201, 1875 UPPER WATER ST Suite 201, 1875 UPPER WATER ST, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

REGISTRATION FULL! Click "Register" to add yourself to the waitlist. Get ready to sleigh into the merry season with us at our Holiday Member Mixer! ✨Join us on December 12th from 4 – 7 pm at our brand-new office in Historic Properties—we’re decking the halls, adding some sparkle, and can’t wait to welcome you to our new space! Indulge in a festive evening where you can sip, snack, and schmooze with other DNS members. Mingle over merry treats, swap stories, and make meaningful connections that will carry you right into the new year! Don’t be a Grinch—get yourself on the Nice List and register today! Let’s jingle all the way to 2025 with great company, lots of laughter, and plenty of holiday cheer. *This event is currently open exclusively to Digital Nova Scotia Members with a Professional Membership level or higher.  

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PMI – ACP Certification

January 14 – February 20, 2025 Valued at $2,999 +HST, FREE for eligible DNS members Hosted by Brenda Fay, BrenDaniel Productions This program is directed to prepare participants for PMI’s Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) exam. Along the way, participants discuss and review aspects of Agile delivery extensively. With this knowledge, individuals are better able to work with Agile projects and product delivery for their organizations. This program includes 24 hours total of training which includes twelve 2-hour online classes. Participants have email access to the facilitator during and after the program, so they may discuss any Agile topics in preparation for the exam. Participants are required to attend at least 90% of the total 24 hours to get credit for the educational hours as required by PMI for the certification.  

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Break the Rules – Strategies for Sales Success in Atlantic Canada

Forget everything you know about selling. Today’s customers are more educated, oversold, and skeptical than ever. The old “closing” tactics and objection-handling strategies don’t work anymore. Instead, we’ll learn how to connect with your buyers, become a trusted advisor, and have them actually want to buy your product. Walk away with proven strategies that will elevate your sales conversations and drive results. Get ready to rethink your approach and close more deals than ever before. 3 key takeaways:  Build Trust, Not Pressure: Learn how to position yourself as a trusted advisor by genuinely connecting with buyers, which leads to stronger, lasting relationships. Modern Sales Techniques: Discover updated strategies that resonate with today’s informed and discerning customers, moving beyond outdated closing tactics. Actionable Sales Frameworks: Walk away with a clear, practical framework for handling objections and driving meaningful results in every conversation. Meet your presenter: 10+ years in B2B tech sales, Jeff Allen learned how to unlock massive growth by truly understanding customer needs and building lasting connections. His approach has consistently boosted sales and helped teams thrive in the fast-moving tech space. Today, he is excited to share the strategies behind these results.

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Implementing a Digital Twin of an Organization (DTO) for Manufacturing

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This four-day workshop (delivered virtually over four half-day sessions) helps manufacturers define the critical success factors for designing, implementing, and utilizing a DTO. Using real-world manufacturing examples and an interactive manufacturing case study, participants learn “ready to apply” tips and techniques to model and optimize production processes, supporting operations, product costing, and overall profitability. January 20-23 9:30am-1:00pm AST DNS Non-Member - $995.00 DNS/CME & DTO Program Applicant - $700 Need a registration code? Email ila@digitalnovascotia.com

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Design Smarter, Not Harder : Tips For a Good User Experience

In this hands-on 1-hour session, we’ll explore the main design guidelines to ensure a good user experience for your digital product. You’ll learn practical strategies to identify and address common usability issues. This session will equip you with the knowledge to create a user-friendly experience. 3 Key takeaways: Understand the Guidelines: Learn how foundational design principles can help identify and resolve common usability issues in digital products. Actionable Strategies: Discover an easy-to-apply checklist to improve user experience for digital products. Gain Confidence: See real-world examples of this evaluation method being used and feel confident to apply the technique immediately. Meet your presenter.. Simon Landry, Ph.D., is a seasoned researcher with over a decade of experience in startups, academia, and healthcare. Specializing in translating advanced research into practical applications, Simon is currently a lead UX researcher at a legal tech company applying AI to solve complex problems. Passionate about simplifying complex ideas, he believes that with the right support, anyone can learn anything. Simon is driven by curiosity and a desire to create impactful, human-centered products that bridge the gap between research and real life.