Are you an aspiring organizational change management professional looking to take your skills to the next level? Or a business analyst or project manager seeking a deeper understanding of organizational transformation? Join their FREE masterclass, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to start leading change initiatives.
The number of cyberattacks and breaches rises every year. The complexity and sophistication of attacks is also rising, and businesses have to reckon with extortion, regulatory reporting, and legal implications of each breach. Unfortunately, very few are prepared to deal with major attacks and breaches can produce catastrophic consequences. But there is a way to better mitigate risks: extending your technical incident response program to cover executive teams and their plans for leading through cyber crises. Join this session to learn: Cyber crisis that developed into catastrophes What went wrong? How could it have been handled differently? What preparatory steps would enable teams to take control? Core elements of a cyber crisis plan The difference from technical incident response plan Understanding the critical role executive level plans have How to reduce adverse effect How to save money How to have a limiting impact to internal teams
Every Wednesday at 11:00 Atlantic, from April 5th until May 31st, Join Tim Perron, ICTC’s Atlantic Regional coordinator and learn about ICTC’s WIL Digital wage subsidy program that helps employers make students part of their talent strategy. Subsidies up to $7000 per student available for both full-time and part-time positions, co-op positions and any other position that provides students the opportunity to practice skills relevant to the digital economy. In this workshop you will learn about the WIL Digital student wage subsidy program including the financial support available, program eligibility requirements, the kinds of positions that can be supported, how to apply and some “pro-tips” to help streamline your application process. You’ll also hear from Atlantic post-secondary institutions about how to find and hire their students. Agenda o 11:00-11:20 WIL Digital wage subsidy program details o 11:20-11:30 How to hire your student o 11:30-11:45 Questions and conversation o 11:45-12:15 Optional WIL Digital application workshop
ATLSECCON is a non-profit, volunteer-led information-security conference focusing on expanding the IT Security knowledge pool. It has garnered a reputation as the premiere knowledge repository for Atlantic Canada to provide an inclusive opportunity for anyone wanting to collaborate and learn. Hear from top experts on the best way to evolve IT security strategies Participate in track sessions relevant to your needs and interests Network with an extensive array of industry providers on our tradeshow floor Participate in our Passport Program to win prizes Take advantage of free give-aways and enjoy locally sourced food and beverages
Whether you have had remote employees for years or have moved in that direction post-pandemic, this is a very practical workshop that details key criteria to lead top-performing geographically dispersed teams. This comprehensive session provides a lucid, insightful, and practical approach to transitioning your organization to remote. Or, if you’re already remote or hybrid – we’ll show you how to create a higher-performing workplace – wherever that workplace is. This training is tailor-made for business leaders who need real answers and are determined to find the surest route to leveraging remote’s significant advantages. Based on Virtira’s Forbes Books best-seller, “The Power of Remote”, and decades of experience, this workshop will give you key strategies to boost productivity, cut costs, improve morale and retention, expand your talent pool, protect your business against disruption, and reduce your company's environmental impact. You’ll leave with a roadmap to achieve these results while also expanding employee engagement, well-being, and trust. What are 3-Key Takeaways: What are the key strategies to hire, onboard and train remote superstars What every leader needs to understand about building culture remotely How to be a remote manager who promotes autonomous work instead of scrutinized work. Meet your presenter: Kara Purdy […]
ATLSECCON is a non-profit, volunteer-led information-security conference focusing on expanding the IT Security knowledge pool. It has garnered a reputation as the premiere knowledge repository for Atlantic Canada to provide an inclusive opportunity for anyone wanting to collaborate and learn. Hear from top experts on the best way to evolve IT security strategies Participate in track sessions relevant to your needs and interests Network with an extensive array of industry providers on our tradeshow floor Participate in our Passport Program to win prizes Take advantage of free give-aways and enjoy locally sourced food and beverages
The Professional Development Summit, is an event that is a collaborative approach to increasing our region’s competitive advantage: a highly skilled ICT workforce! PDS is a volunteer, community-led conference, leveraging local expertise to support the growth of our region’s ICT workforce focusing on Innovation, Technology, Management and Leadership topics. It is jointly presented by five organizations: Canadian Information Processing Society (CIPS); Canadian Association of Management Consultants (CMC); Digital Nova Scotia (DNS); International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA); and the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Hall of Fame Salesforce MVP Eliot Harper will guide you through the core principles of data architecture for Salesforce Marketing Cloud and then kick off a panel discussion of Salesforce MVPs sharing their insights and data architecture best practices.
Are you an aspiring organizational change management professional looking to take your skills to the next level? Or a business analyst or project manager seeking a deeper understanding of organizational transformation? Join their FREE masterclass, designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to start leading change initiatives.
With the demand of new talent and immigration rates in Nova Scotia rising, having an intentional hiring strategy that acknowledges and appreciates candidates’ unique backgrounds is essential and contributes to a more diverse workforce in Nova Scotia. In this workshop, attendees will explore how to design an effective EDI hiring strategy for their organization that acknowledges and celebrates unique abilities and experiences. We will look at the impact of diverse and inclusive teams and discuss proven strategies to target your talent search. Attendees will learn the importance of inclusive policy, engaged leadership, and employee education around EDI. We will also discuss potential community partnerships and available resources depending on your industry and recruitment needs. 3 Key Takeaways: How to design and effective EDI hiring policy/strategy for your organization Recruitment and interview strategies - how to set yourself up for success What happens when you have a diverse and inclusive team? How does it impact your business Meet your presenter... Sarah Mullins has been a leader in the human resource industry for over 25 years. After a lengthy corporate career working with high growth organizations she launched uptreeHR, a full service HR business partner for small businesses. She and her team […]
Every Wednesday at 11:00 Atlantic, from April 5th until May 31st, Join Tim Perron, ICTC’s Atlantic Regional coordinator and learn about ICTC’s WIL Digital wage subsidy program that helps employers make students part of their talent strategy. Subsidies up to $7000 per student available for both full-time and part-time positions, co-op positions and any other position that provides students the opportunity to practice skills relevant to the digital economy. In this workshop you will learn about the WIL Digital student wage subsidy program including the financial support available, program eligibility requirements, the kinds of positions that can be supported, how to apply and some “pro-tips” to help streamline your application process. You’ll also hear from Atlantic post-secondary institutions about how to find and hire their students. Agenda o 11:00-11:20 WIL Digital wage subsidy program details o 11:20-11:30 How to hire your student o 11:30-11:45 Questions and conversation o 11:45-12:15 Optional WIL Digital application workshop
Volta’s Women Taking over the World with Tech (WTWT) Virtual Pitch Competition is a chance for founders identifying as women within the Atlantic Canadian tech ecosystem, to practice their three-minute pitch and vie for a $500 Visa Gift Card. This event provides an opportunity for women entrepreneurs to practice their pitches and receive feedback from a panel of industry experts. The judging panel is comprised of experienced entrepreneurs, potential investors and community leaders. Judging will be based on the pitch, not the business, and will focus on presentation quality and content. Apply to Pitch: Are you interested in applying for your chance to pitch? Applications are open until Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 11:59pm. Apply Here Disclaimers: By attending this event, you agree to be photographed and/or filmed, and give permission to Volta to use your image in promotional and/or marketing materials. If you're unable to attend any of our events please take a minute and cancel your ticket. This allows our events team to better prepare for every event.
