The power of “second-order thinking”

The power of “second-order thinking”

Today’s most successful leaders and entrepreneurs are capable of thinking in the Second-Order. Often synonymous with Game Theory, Second-Order thinking is the practice of anticipating not only the immediate consequences of a decision, but the consequences of those consequences and so on. The word “Second” in this case, refers to the second layer of outcome. In … Read more

The role of talent migration in the future of our economy

The role of talent migration in the future of our economy

Access to global talent flow is becoming more imperative for employers as disruptive technologies redefine our future workforce. As AI, automation and robotics make way for a more globally connected marketplace, we must draw from a talent pool of the same breadth to not only fill emerging job positions, but to lead and manage our … Read more

When to make your mid-career switch

When to make your mid-career switch

For better or for worse, COVID-19 has forced many of us to pivot our careers. Canadians have experienced forced layoffs. In June of this year, Canada’s unemployment rate reached 13.7% – the highest on record. Shockingly, when compared to our 2008 recession, the disparity is nearly 6% greater. While these rates appear to be improving, for … Read more

Closing the Canadian skills gap

Closing the Canadian skills gap

We are about to experience a critical skills gap in the Canadian labour market. Skillful and experienced newcomers to Canada may be the underutilized resource our workforce needs to close it. As Canadian businesses begin to see the benefits of robotics, artificial intelligence, expanding digital networks, new manufacturing technologies and collaborative connected platforms, these employers … Read more