Is your company going through major and necessary change? Or more importantly, are you in desperate need of challenging the status quo? Effective change management and helping employees understand the change process is critical to building and maintaining growth and positive momentum in any organization. Those organizations that are quickly able to adapt to necessary…
Collaboration, teamwork, idea sharing and prioritizing organizational initiatives all seem like they would be foundations to business growth and success. All organizations have specific challenges and opportunities that need discussion and attention in order to move forward in a positive direction. However, very few mid-sized busy businesses and growing corporations take the time to plan, strategize…
This summer the team at X5 Management will be facilitating several strategic planning sessions for organizations and companies looking to reflect on the previous year, share information with their teams and plan for the upcoming quarter and year. Several themes exist for these sessions including strategic growth planning, team goal setting, succession planning and leadership or…
I recently decided to join a toastmasters club in Edmonton. Although I was hesitant at first I am now very pleased with this decision and understand the positive impacts it will have on my life and career. No matter what your speaking experience is, Toastmasters International provides an opportunity in a relaxed and comfortable setting to work…
Guest blog by Nicolle Germain, MBA As you sit here today on a hopefully sunny, warm Thursday reading the latest X5 blog, I will challenge you to reflect on your current life and your habits – both professional and personal. Habits are things we all have – whether they are good or bad. Perhaps drinking…
We are in the midst of one of the greatest sport competitions on earth as the Winter Olympic games from Sochi Russia continue to create buzz, excitement and epic sports battles. In a global sporting event such as the Olympics there are stories of undeniable favourites cruising to victory, under-dogs rising to stardom and feel-good…
I’m sure most of us have experienced a really great business presentation, witnessed athletes overcoming great odds, or taken in an unbelievable musical performance. Often times we are awestruck at what these successful individuals accomplish and are capable of. You may hear things like, “that person is a natural” or “imagine what I could…
I’m sure most of us have experienced a really great business presentation, witnessed athletes overcoming great odds, or taken in an unbelievable musical performance. Often times we are awestruck at what these successful individuals accomplish and are capable of. You may hear things like, “that person is a natural” or “imagine what I could do…
