Events
CMC-AB Virtual Happy Hour
The Alberta Virtual Happy Hour is held the first Thursday of every month. We encourage CMCs, associate members, and those interested in the profession across Alberta and Canada to join us for a discussion on different topics relevant to the management consulting profession. Typically, we start with a conversation starter where 1-2 learned colleagues share their knowledge on a particular subject and afterwards break out into discussion groups.
This an opportunity to get together with colleagues, enjoy a beverage (virtually), and share ideas on how we can move forward together through these challenging times. CMCs can claim 2 CPD credits towards your annual CPD compliance.
This event is put on as a collaboration by CIs across the country. Members from Atlantic to BC, and everywhere in between, are encouraged to join and meet fellow consultants part of the national CMC community.
December 3rd
Adapting Companies through Futurist Thinking
Overview: This discussion will explore a selection of interesting futurist perspectives and opportunities, and dives deeper into potential cultural, leadership, financial, risk management, and political barriers that might prevent creative and compelling opportunities from igniting within organizations and across industries. Management Consultants often find themselves in positions to ask thought-provoking questions that can move an idea forward – but in a world of speculative investment around an uncertain future, can the ultimate question of ‘should we invest’ be shifted to ‘how might we…’ to help a company realize new possibilities?
January 7th
Consulting Contract to Contract
Overview: Ann MacTaggart, CPA, CA, CMC will lead us through a session that explores the risk and rewards of contract work and discusses her experiences and ideas to fit contracting into your life, put bread on the table, and minimize downtime
February 4th
Leading within Complexity
Overview: Christina Comeau is researching the skills needed to lead in complexity and how to encourage leaders to learn and adopt these skills. Her work centers on leveraging the principles of complexity science to resolve complex challenges. That said, complexity appears to be the harder path, but it may also me the right path. There are some who say it is the only path to resolve the relentless, intractable problems that face humanity. Of course, this is an ongoing discussion. One that you are invited to participate in.
There are many interpretations of what complexity is and what emergence is. Christina looks at complexity as a concept that describes how all natural living systems actually function. Emergence strikes her as being what a natural living system does to nurture and sustain all that lies within the context of a particular complex system. The trouble is emergence can be inconvenient, if you happen to have a different agenda in mind. That's the rub, leading complexity asks that leaders adopt a different stance than the ones commonly used to control a situation and direct particular outcomes.
Christina will discuss the interim findings of her research and moderate a group discussion that links our lived experience with the skills needs to manage complexity.
Every 1st Thursday of the month -- next session: Thursday, December 3, 2020
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm Mountain Time
Location: ONLINE
Cost: Free
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Thirsty THird Thursday - Networking events (Online)
"Thirsty Third Thursdays" is an opportunity to get together with colleagues, meet new and interesting people, and share ideas with other professionals ... all in a very laidback environment.
This event is put on as a collaboration by CIs across the country. Members from Atlantic to BC, and everywhere in between, are encouraged to join and meet fellow consultants part of the national CMC community.
Every 3rd Thursday of the month -- next session: Thursday, November 19, 2020
Time: 5:00pm Eastern Time - 7:00pm Pacific Time - join us at your convenience!
Location: ONLINE
Cost: Free
CMC Book Club Express
It’s official, CMC has a book club. A book club specially designed for people who want all the benefits of a book club without reading the book.
CMC Book Club Express
CMC Book Club Express is a fun and easy way to explore new books on leadership and management, get to know other CMC members, laugh and meet one of your professional development requirements.
HOW IT WORKS
Each month a book summary is selected from the Youexec.Com collection of book summaries. Youexec.com is an executive resource portal used by over 900,000 executives worldwide. Membership to the portal is one of the benefits of your CMC membership.
To participate in the CMC Book Club Express you simply read the selected book summary, register to attend, and log in to the Zoom meeting room. Don’t think you even have time to read a book summary – no worries there is a 20- minute audio summary to download. To access your YouExec account, check out your member benefits page.
THIS MONTH:
Surprising Science behind Meetings: Meetings are key part of our day. This book draws on extensive cutting-edge research to give you proven tactics to lead highly productive and engaging meetings. With these meeting leadership skills, you can create better outcomes from your meetings and likely find a few value added suggestion for your clients along the way.
Bring your lunch, your coffee or your cocktail depending on your time zone.
Date: Thursday, November 26, 2020
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm Pacific Time
Location: ONLINE
Cost: Free w/ CMC-Canada membership
MEMBERS ONLY
Awards Night & Holiday Celebration
Join CMC-Ontario on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in a celebration of achievements and community engagement. This event is open to all members, non-members, students and guests. Come dressed up (or not), bring your drinks or food.... But most importantly come and be prepared to join in with your colleagues and be entertained as we celebrate the year passed and prepare for 2021.
This will be a Virtual ZOOM event, based on the participant contributing formats and techniques we have used throughout the year at both our ongoing provincial and national events; as well as during our successful National Conference in October.
Why should you attend? You enjoy an evening of celebration and networking with friends and colleagues with a little fun thrown in along the way.
What we are planning
- Honour new CMC and FCMC designations and celebrate accomplishments of our members
- Networking - meet new members & chat with acquaintances
- Opportunities to relax and enjoy the benefits of being part of a community of members
- Fun and games
This is a joint CMC-Ontario event co-hosted by Eastern, Southwestern, and The Greater Toronto Area Ontario Chapters.
Join us for an engaging evening of fun, professional recognition, and community. It’s a terrific opportunity to meet new people and socialize with your peers.
This a completely free Awards Celebration & Networking Event!
Date: December 2, 2020
Time: 7pm -9pm ET
Location: Online - Zoom meeting with breakouts
Cost: Free to members and guests
CMC-Atlantic: Insights on the Business Environment and Strategies
The Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Atlantic Canada (CMC-Atlantic) is proud to bring three eminent professionals from the Atlantic region: Rany Ibrahim, Matt Baker, and Shawn Porter. Join us for this virtual evening of talks from these three eminent professionals, who will, share their insight and expertise on business topics relevant in today’s climate.
This is a great opportunity for small businesses, consultants and other professionals, to connect and gain insights from the extensive experience of these speakers.
Event Format:
20-25 mins presentation by each speaker followed by 10 mins of Questions & Answers.
To learn more about the speakers and to register, please click here or use the button below!
