Bringing out the talents of your team: Survey and you shall receive

by marie | Jul 30, 2017 | Blog, Hot Off The Press, Leadership and Management, Employer Best Practices

I recently did a communication training for an organization whose leadership spent two hours beforehand explaining to me that their employees were “all under-performing, irresponsible and unresponsive.” I didn’t believe them then, and I believed them even...

Cultural comfort in the workplace

by marie | Jul 28, 2017 | Intercultural Learners - Ask Marie

Learn how to bridge the cultural gap between Canadian employers and immigrant employees to bring about cultural comfort in the workplace.

The difference between cultural and intercultural competency

by marie | Jul 28, 2017 | Intercultural Learners - Ask Marie

Learning how to work and interact with diverse groups of people is an essential survival skill in today’s work environment. Understanding how to “belong” starts with developing the competence you need to respect group norms while maintaining your personal authenticity.

How immigration categories work in Canada (and why you should care)

by marie | Jul 26, 2017 | Build your career, Blog, Intercultural Communication

Ever wondered who comes to Canada, how they are classified, and how many people are actually accepted? If not, maybe this will persuade you to get curious about immigration categories: by 2030 immigration is projected to account for all – not just some, but ALL...

How to get strategic and START putting out fires in your business or team

by marie | Jul 21, 2017 | Blog, Hot Off The Press, Leadership and Management, Employer Best Practices

How to get strategic and START putting out fires in your business or team Do you spend most of your time at work dealing with emergencies?… Does your business day revolve around putting out fire after fire, and are you constantly working to respond to client...