Tech Sales Plus is a career-building program designed to upskill learners to become qualified and contribute to an innovative technology industry. Applications for Cohort 3 are now open! The program will begin the week of October 23, 2023 and run for 14 weeks, including a 2-week break for the winter holidays. This virtual session will provide you with additional information, such as what you’ll learn, time requirements and more.
The Board of Directors and the staff of Digital Nova Scotia are pleased to invite you to our 2023 Annual General Meeting, where we'll celebrate achievements, welcome our new CEO and elect our new Board Directors. Join us in person at one of our four locations across the province and enjoy some networking, light refreshments and door prizes, or tune in virtually. No matter how you choose to participate, we'd love to have you. Let's come together to look at what has been, and what will be. All are welcome to attend, and we look forward to seeing you! Join us in person at: Halifax - Sponsored by McInnes Cooper, Purdy's Wharf, 1969 Upper Water Street #1300 McInnes Cooper, Halifax New Glasgow - Sponsored by BRAEVR Media, BRAEVR Media office, 191 Temperance Street, New Glasgow Yarmouth - Sponsored by word-craft, 260 Main St, Yarmouth Cape Breton - Sponsored by Navigate Startup House, 37 Nepean Street, Sydney OR join us virtually, Zoom link opens at 3:45pm!
Compiled by extensive research and discovery of founders and business leaders from across Canada, this session details the key principles of mentorship at work and how they can be implemented in everyday practice in business and in life. The session will also cover individual and team resilience; highlighting the importance of embedding these skills as a founder, leader and employee. Webinar Takeaways: 1. Mentorship in the workplace leads to increased job satisfaction and employee retention for both mentors and mentees and is a proven strategy to support a sense of belonging in your workplace. 2. Globally, top entrepreneurs and founders credit mentorship relationships with some of the most insightful learnings they received while developing and managing their ventures. Research tells us that entrepreneurs who engage in mentorship increase their skills in opportunity recognition, coachability, and resilience – even reporting the development of more profitable ventures than those without mentors. 3. Mentors within your organization can guide mentees to useful tools in the organization, problem-solving models, and past instances of similar issues. Meet your Presenter.. Brice Scheschuk, CPA, CA is the Managing Partner of Globalive Capital. He was a co-founder and CFO of WIND Mobile as well as CEO of Globalive […]
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.
Join Digital Nova Scotia and our lineup of expert panelists on October 31, 2023, for a virtual panel discussion on "The Human Element in Cybersecurity." In today's digitally connected world, where technology evolves rapidly, human factors remain a significant contributor to cybersecurity breaches. This discussion will shed light on the pivotal role that humans play in cybersecurity vulnerabilities and breaches, while offering insights and practical strategies for individuals and organizations to fortify their defenses against cyber threats.
Artificial Intelligence promises to transform how we work and affect every level of business operations. With this degree of impact there are ethics and risk factors to consider. This workshop begins with a basic explanation of AI, some of the ways it is currently, and will be, used in business operations. We’ll then explore some of the high-level ethical considerations in adopting AI and risk factors associated with AI tools. 3 Takeaways A basic understanding of what AI is and some of the emerging AI tools for businesses Understand some of the high level ethical considerations when adopting AI into operations Understand some common risk factors to look for when assessing AI tools Meet your Presenter Iaian Archibald is an entrepreneur and consultant who helps professional service companies understand the impacts and opportunities associated with AI. He’s spent much of his life studying how technology enables social change and was co-founder of a marina management software company (sold, 2020). He has a specialization in AI for Business from Wharton.
Did you know that there are over 58.4 million companies listed on LinkedIn, with more than 15 million open job listings. Did you know that 94% of recruiters use LinkedIn to vet potential candidates and search for talent! LinkedIn is no longer optional and considered to be the most trusted social media tool for recruiters. That is why now is the time for you to kickstart your job search by understanding LinkedIn jobs, LinkedIn Recruiter and Recruiter Lite and how to get through the AI pipeline, tips, and strategies to enhance your job search, and a better understanding of what attracts and convinces recruiters the most to spend some time visiting your LinkedIn profile. In this workshop, learn how to think like a recruiter and how they would search for your kind of talent. So, this is the time to learn how to really get their attention! 3 Takeaways Learn how to optimize your LinkedIn profile to partner with the LinkedIn search algorithm Apply strategies that show recruiters you have a worthy profile with skills and qualifications Learn search techniques and the basics of LinkedIn Recruiter tools and process Meet your presenter... Shelly Elsliger is an engaging, global-recognized LinkedIn Trainer […]
The 2023 Tech Forward Awards presented by RBC features 8 unique awards designed to celebrate, highlight and recognize organizations, and owners/individuals who are making a difference in the ICT sector in Nova Scotia. These awards feature our Digital Diversity Awards, which were established in 2016 to promote and inspire individuals who have been historically underrepresented in Nova Scotia’s tech sector*. Together we are recognizing that diversity is fueling innovation in our province, and the impact and influence of leaders in our community. Nominees in all categories may be self-nominated, nominated by industry colleagues, or nominated by their employers or organizations. Recognizing organizations and individuals who are making a difference in Nova Scotia’s technology sector.
Many designers like to jump into UI design before understanding actual business and user problems — and then we end up with UX on crutches. There's a better way to create useful (and usable) products and services with facts-based design, where you could validate your design ideas with end-users, rather than solely relying on gut feel. The objective of this workshop is to achieve knowledge of UX methods and UI tools and flows. Attendees who are stuck in their career or wish to start their career in UI/UX are encouraged to join this workshop. 3 Takeaways Learn how to carry out user research, map user journeys, and run usability and A/B testing. A hands-on interactive session with exercise to build your design career stronger. Career help guide on how to build your portfolio stronger with a Q&A session and free resources. Meet your presenter... Kshiti is a Front-end Developer/Designer. She started learning designing/development when she was 19 years old, and her professional life has been 100% driven by her passion for design and structure of websites. As a self-learning designer/developer, she can design and redesign applications from scratch. Her motto is to help people with curiosity to do more to thrive in the […]
On November 15th, Atlantic Canada’s premier technology conference returns. The Atlantic Tech Summit will welcome technology leaders, industry disruptors and tech workers from across our 4 Atlantic provinces and beyond. Their theme this year is “The Future is now”. Join in person or online using their virtual event app, as the regions leaders share their insights and experiences from the past 12 months as well as their thoughts on what’s coming next. Meet and network with some of Canada’s top tech companies and fellow attendees both in person and online via their digital app. DNS Members can use Discount Code “DNS22” for 20% off!
Unleash the power of difficult conversations in leadership. Through applied exercises and coach-led group discussions, this workshop equips you with the tools to approach tough discussions effectively, adopt a coach-like mindset, and master real-life scenarios that leaders commonly face. Join us to unlock your leadership potential and drive confidence and success in your professional journey. 3 Takeaways Approaching difficult conversations for more effective outcomes Understanding the value of a coach approach in a difficult conversation Considering real scenarios leaders face that require difficult conversations and how to conduct them successfully Meet your presenter.. Ange MacCabe, CEO of Intuity Performance, is an Award-winning certified Performance Coach, Facilitator, Assessor, and HR Practitioner who elevates leaders & teams through WHOLE PERSON PERFORMANCE training and coaching. With her innovative AI SAAS platform, Ange is championing the next era of emotionally intelligent leaders .
The training will cover fundamentals of cloud computing and how it is revolutionizing the digital ecosystem by empowering organizations to deploy fast and efficient solutions by standing on the shoulders of giants like Microsoft, Amazon & Google to leverage their infrastructure and reduce the management overhead. Join us for the training to know how the fundamental knowledge of Cloud can help you excel in your career or grow your business. 3 Takeaways 1. Difference between cloud services IaaS, PaaS & SaaS 2. Difference between Public, Private & Hybrid cloud 3. Services provided by Cloud providers like Microsoft, Amazon & Google Meet your presenter.. Rishabh is a Subject Matter Expert at CloudThat. He has 5+ years of total industry experience spanning across software development, tech support and corporate training. He has more than 3 years of teaching experience and is a Microsoft certified instructor. He is also certified in DevOps, Azure Development as well as Software Development Fundamentals by Microsoft. He has delivered trainings for TCS, Infosys, Honeywell, Publicis-Sapient, Wells Fargo, Mphasis, Accenture, KPMG, HCL, and Microsoft which include Software Development Fundamentals, AZ-204, AZ-400 and custom outlines like ADF on ADO, Terraform on Azure, AKS , Winning the App Platform (Microsoft TAW) […]
