“You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.” – former President Obama chief of staff, Rahm Emanuel, commenting during the 2008 financial crisis.As Canadians stare down $50/barrel oil prices, we begin to see the impact it has on our country’s economic and social health.
What Corporations Can Learn from Great Non-profit Brands
Spotting an exceptional brand is easy, but building one is one of the most important challenges every organization faces. So how do you build a brand that breaks through? And is there a difference from one sector or industry to the next? That was the challenge that I was presented when approached to write a chapter for the internationally published book “The Brand Challenge”. My biggest takeaway - business can learn a lot from great non-profits!
In a SINGLE day: Learn how to unlock the potential of partnerships
JS Daw & Associates is excited to announce that the Conference Board of Canada is offering a one-day course called “Maximizing Partnerships.” This course will be coming to Calgary on March 3, 2015. Jocelyne Daw and Senior Advisor Del Simon from JS Daw & Associates will be the co-trainers. This course has been developed in collaboration with the global Partnership Brokers Association, and will allow participants to:
Articulating a Social Purpose: The YMCA Calgary Takes a Stand to Help our City’s Kids
Every non-profit organization has a mission that is central to its operations. In today’s increasingly sophisticated non-profit sector, most organizations can articulate their mission and what they do bring it to life through programs and services. What many organizations can’t do is describe “why.” Why do they do what they do? What is their social purpose and the reason they exist? In the absence of having a clear purpose, non-profits leave significant value on the table.
An Interview: Why Partnership Brokering Matters
With Partnership Brokers Training Course right around the corner, who better to advocate for it than past participants? So JS Daw & Associates took a (virtual) trip across the pond and interviewed two graduates of the Partnership Brokers Training Course who are presently working in London, UK. Scroll down to see their interviews and find out what makes the Partnership Brokers Training Course so unique.Introducing Marieke Hounjet, Head of Development and Partnerships at Start Network, London, UK.JSD:Can you briefly explain your role at your organization?
The Countdown is On! Just Over a Month Until the Partnership Brokers Training Course Comes to Calgary
For over ten years, the Partnership Brokers Training Course has brought together thought leaders from all over the world, and is the only professional training currently available for those operating as intermediaries in the partnering process. Past participants range from international organizations such as Nike, Unilever, World Health Organization, US Department of State, and Shell, to more local organizations such as Suncor, Enbridge, University of Waterloo, the United Way of Calgary & Area, and the Government of Alberta.
Partners in Learning: A Special Deal for Partnership Brokers Training
Building successful partnerships is hard work. Establishing a deep understanding of the art and science of partnering is critical since each phase of the partnering cycle requires finely-tuned skills.We all know that we can go much further on a journey when we travel together. That’s why JS Daw & Associates is offering a special deal for Partnership Brokers Training in Calgary (Sept. 29 – Oct 2, 2014). If you sign up with a partner, each of you will receive a 10% discount on your registration fee.
The New Frontier of Partnerships
“If you want to travel fast, travel alone. If you want to travel far, travel together.” — African ProverbThe evolution of partnerships is that of a continual journey— its ebb, flow, and fluctuation largely contingent upon the world’s ever-shifting economic and social climate. Partnerships have changed over the years, but one thing remains the same: the act of partnering creates a whole that is significantly greater than the sum of the individual parts, and in the process builds greater value than any one partner could achieve on their own.
Applications Open for Partnership Brokers Training in YYC!
Social innovation involves new approaches to solving problems and new ways of working together. Partnership brokers can facilitate and support social innovation by connecting like-minded groups to create an organized force working towards solutions around a specific issue or cause. Ultimately, partnership brokers are catalysts for social change.
2014: Our Year of Accelerating Partnerships
As society’s challenges become more complex and interconnected, new approaches to problems and new ways of working together are required. Author Peter Senge suggests the future of our world rests heavily on our ability to foster partnerships ‘across every imaginable boundary.’ But, building successful partnerships takes hard work and a deep understanding of the art and science of partnering.