Events from November 1, 2022 – January 31, 2023 › DNS Events › – Page 5 – Digital Nova Scotia – Leading Digital Industry

How to Manage People

Online

Every business challenge is a people challenge. Every business opportunity is a people opportunity. This fast-paced webinar provides participants with insights and tools to help them decode employee drives, understand their motivating needs, and consider how these play out in the workplace. The lesson provides an introductory crash-course in all things PI, with the essentials to get your team 3-Key Takeaways: An understanding of what Talent Optimization really is and how it connects to you business Personal journey of your own leadership style A stronger understanding of what drives your people Meet Your Facilitator: Dave Osborne David W. Osborne is the Vice President of Predictive Success Corporation, a PI Certified Partner for The Predictive Index LLC. David’s client list includes many of Canada’s very best managed organizations. David has 25 years+ of strategic consulting in Atlantic Canada, which has made him a trusted advisor to many of the region leaders. A graduate from Acadia University, David has been identified by clients as a performance driven, persuasive and enthusiastic team leader, consultant & trainer.    

Building Backlinks for SEO & Traffic Growth (A 2-Part Workshop)

IGNITE Atlantic 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

An often overlooked but critical aspect of SEO is the art of ‘building backlinks’. That is, getting other websites to link back to yours. When other high-authority and relevant websites are collaborating with yours, you can expect to see traffic benefits. This workshop will take you through everything you need to know about backlinking, how to get them, and tracking results of your effort. This workshop is perfect for any member of your team that is responsible for communications, PR or marketing. No prior SEO knowledge is required, but note that this workshop will not cover other aspects of SEO such as on-page optimization or keyword research. This is a 2-part workshop, and registration includes both events. Lunch will be included! Takeaways from workshop session 1: Understand what backlinks are and best practices to get them How to select what content is worth backlinking and who to approach How to write a compelling outreach email Takeaways from workshop session 2: Group review of participant outreach email How to keep track of backlinking efforts in a simple but strategic way Facilitated by Alison K Alison K (Alison Knott) is an international speaker who's passionate about the intersection of web, creativity and […]

$85

Business & Breakfast: Taking Your Business Online

The Island Nest 2334 NS-206, Arichat, Nova Scotia, Canada

Join the Cape Breton Partnership for a conversation over a FREE breakfast with Digital Nova Scotia, Scotia Logic and Samson Digital. About this event Join the Cape Breton Partnership, Digital Nova Scotia, Scotia Logic IT & Development, and Samson Digital for the next Business & Breakfast: Taking Your Business Online, to take place Thursday, November 10 at the Island Nest, from 8 a.m. – 9: 30 a.m. Agenda 8 a.m. - Registration 8:15 a.m. - Breakfast served 8: 30 a.m. - Presentations begin This is your chance to hear from industry experts about the importance of having an online business. Pre-registration is required to attend. This event is part of the Cape Breton Partnership's Breakfast & Business series, bringing our local Cape Breton - Unama'ki business community together to hear from industry experts and professionals on a range of topics important to the success and growth of businesses of all sizes. To be notified of future events, news, and updates from the Cape Breton Partnership, click here and subscribe to our newsletter and updates. DEADLINE TO REGISTER: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 About Digital NS Our organization began as the Software Industry Association of Nova Scotia (SIANS) and later became the […]

Building Backlinks for SEO & Traffic Growth (A 2-Part Workshop)

IGNITE Atlantic 1209 Marginal Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

An often overlooked but critical aspect of SEO is the art of ‘building backlinks’. That is, getting other websites to link back to yours. When other high-authority and relevant websites are collaborating with yours, you can expect to see traffic benefits. This workshop will take you through everything you need to know about backlinking, how to get them, and tracking results of your effort. This workshop is perfect for any member of your team that is responsible for communications, PR or marketing. No prior SEO knowledge is required, but note that this workshop will not cover other aspects of SEO such as on-page optimization or keyword research. This is a 2-part workshop, and registration includes both events. Lunch will be included! Takeaways from workshop session 1: Understand what backlinks are and best practices to get them How to select what content is worth backlinking and who to approach How to write a compelling outreach email Takeaways from workshop session 2: Group review of participant outreach email How to keep track of backlinking efforts in a simple but strategic way Facilitated by Alison K Alison K (Alison Knott) is an international speaker who's passionate about the intersection of web, creativity and […]

Third Wednesday – November 2022

The Cannery 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

November's Halifax Third Wednesday tech/media/marketing meetup is Wednesday, November 19th from 5-7:30pm. We’ll have our 30-sec intro/opportunity spots, networking, and lots of cool peeps from the Halifax tech community!

Inclusive Leadership in a Changing Workforce

Online

The employment landscape is changing, and fast. It’s on employers to adapt to new ways of working with new talent - and it takes an inclusive and purposeful approach to get it right. Join Matt Thomson and Bradley Daye, Co-founders and CEO at Nova Scotia-based, socially-conscious recruiting enterprise, Placemaking 4G, as they share their experience and lessons learned on how to build an inclusive workplace culture where every person can thrive. We will talk through the shifting landscape and inclusive leadership practices that can help you attract and retain younger workers and members of historically underrepresented groups, so that your vision and business may carry a legacy into coming generations. After this webinar you will... Re-define opportunities, Check our biases, Understand the impact of, and relationship between: Competency, Strategy and Representation Meet the Presenters Bradley Daye is Co-Founder and CEO of Placemaking 4G. Bradey's track record of taking an idea from incubation to success has sparked the successful launch and scale of two businesses and a non-profit organization. Matt Thomson is Co-Founder and CEO of Placemaking 4G, and a father, husband and social entrepreneur. With a life-purpose of leading courageously toward love, his leadership journey has always been rooted in […]

Blockchain in 2022

Online

Blockchain is a technology that was invented 13 years ago. Its short presence has made big impacts in the tech sector, where some industries claim that blockchain solves some of their most testing issues. You may have heard it being used in tracking and tracing diamonds or FedEx and Walmart investing millions to implement it in their supply chain. In this webinar, we’re going to talk about the use of blockchain in some real world examples so that you can discern whether or not it’s a tech investment you need to make in your own company. 3-Key Takeaways: Where is blockchain used in 2022 What to look for to determine the usefulness of blockchain How is blockchain different from a normal database Meet your Presenters... Keegan and Mrugakshee opted out of traditional finance and decided to Go Full Crypto in the summer of 2020. Since then, they have been educating, consulting, creating products and services around Bitcoin. Having graduated with a degree in computer science from Acadia University, both founders decided to pursue entrepreneurship in 2018, when they founded their business - Atlantic Blockchain Company. The duo pivoted to Cryptocurrency in 2020, following their decision to convert 95% of their […]

Celebrating a Year of Growth in Tech with Digital Nova Scotia

VOLTA 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801, Halifax, NS

Celebrating a Year of Growth in Tech Join us for an engaging panel of industry leaders as we hear stories, successes and milestones of 2022. Our panelists will share benchmark business growth moments, trends they see coming, and more!  This is the perfect opportunity to come together and connect before the holidays, we'll have a hot chocolate station, treats, and festivities. We can't wait to see you!  Special thank you to our friends and partners at Volta for hosting us.  Panelists Adline Noronha, CGI Adline Noronha, CGIAdline is a seasoned leader with 20 years of rich experience in leading strategic IT engagements. Her expertise is in leveraging IT to complement enterprise strategies and business operations. Adline is a Certified Program Manager with extensive experience in technical program management, IT service delivery, ERP implementation, business process modelling, management consulting, PMO set-up, operations planning for multimillion-dollar programs. Adline is also an advocate and enlighten leader on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is focused on building inclusive equitable spaces, inspiring inclusive behavior and cultivating culture to Thrive at CGI. Marty Stevens, Believeco An experienced marketing professional, Martha (Marty) has extensive experience in government and public sector environments. Prior to moving into professional services […]

Third Wednesday – December 2022

The Cannery 1980 Robie St, Halifax, Nova Scotia

November's Halifax Third Wednesday tech/media/marketing meetup is Wednesday, November 19th from 5-7:30pm. We’ll have our 30-sec intro/opportunity spots, networking, and lots of cool peeps from the Halifax tech community!

Project Manage Like a Pro: On Time, On Budget

Nova Scotia, Canada

Delivering projects is essential to the success of many companies. There are many steps companies can take to deliver projects successfully and on time. If you want to improve your project delivery, it can be helpful to understand the process and elements of delivering a project. In this webinar, Cynthia will discuss the elements of delivering a successful project and the steps you can follow to deliver a project.  What are 3-Key Takeaways:   The importance of setting clear project objectives Creating and implementing a comprehensive project plan Effectively communicating project deliverables and activities to the team