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CORRECTION NOTICE: WATSON Newsletter | October 7, 2020
WATSON would like to issue a correction notice from WATSON's Newsletter, issued on October 7, 2020.

We incorrectly noted Nora Aufreiter as former head of McKinsey and wish to issue the following correction—
Nora Aufreiter, was a former senior partner of McKinsey and Company, and was Managing Partner of the Toronto office of McKinsey's Canadian Practice from 2008-2012.
 
OCTOBER 28, 2020

The Critical Board-CEO/Executive Dynamic: Experiences From The Front Line

October 28, 2020
Start: 1:00 PM (EST) / 10:00 AM (PST)
End: 2:00 PM (EST) / 11:00 AM (PST)

The dynamic duo of board and management is critical to an organization’s effective functioning, and critical to its success.

We will explore how you can strengthen your relationship and be better prepared to face the coming months of the pandemic recovery and build a strong organization for the long term.

Join WATSON’s Practice Leads, Rachel O’Connor and Sharon Rudy, and our featured guest panelists: Nora Aufreiter, a former senior partner at McKinsey and Company, and experienced corporate director at institutions such as Scotiabank, Cadillac Fairview and Kroger, and Glenn Wong, Founder of Catalyst Solutions Ltd and LIFT Philanthropy Partners Board Chair, as they share their unvarnished stories and experience from both sides of this duo.

Have a burning question? Send it ahead to letwatsonhelpyou@watsoninc.ca, and we will do our best to answer it.

Space is limited. Register HERE

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Governance Fundamentals for Public Sector

We’ve gone virtual!

Gather your board around the virtual board table and top up your Public Sector governance knowledge.

This 3-hr virtual Governance Fundamentals Public Sector workshop is an informative and engaging way to ensure all directors have a shared understanding of the working definition of governance, legal foundations, trends and pressure points in public sector governance, and the practical application of fiduciary duty and duty of care.

For more information: READ HERE

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WATSON Launches
The Chair Suite

Applications now being accepted.

This is a one-of-a-kind program just for board chairs moderated by a WATSON governance expert. As a member you will receive:  

  A trusted governance advisor that will help you tackle real-life issues making the news and impacting your board.
  An opportunity to stay abreast of emerging governance trends.
√  One-on-one governance advice from one of Canada’s top governance experts.

For more information READ HERE

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We need your participation to help us capture the experience of the family enterprise community.


SURVEY DEADLINE - October 12, 2020

The theme of this second pulse survey is "Learning from COVID-19 and preparing for a volatile future".

Click for the survey: HERE



WEBINAR - Leading Family Enterprise Through COVID And Beyond

October 22, 2020
Start: 1:00 PM (EST) / 10:00 AM (PST)
End: 2:00 PM (EST) / 11:00 AM (PST)

This time of challenge and change is also a powerful learning opportunity for family enterprises and their leaders.

Our panel will share findings from the recent Family Business Pulse Survey, real-life experiences from family enterprise leaders, and emerging insights on what has helped leaders and businesses survive and thrive.

Panel: WATSON's Rachel O'Connor and Barb Schimnowsky, FEX's Russel Baskin, FEA National Director of Education and Programming, and family enterprise leaders Karen Flavelle, CEO, Purdys Chocolatier, and Ellisha Mott, Manager, Mott Electric GP.

Space is limited. Register: HERE


Family Enterprise in the time of COVID

First insights from the WATSON/FEX Family Business Pulse Initiative

 
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Webinar: Leading Family Enterprise Through COVID And Beyond

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Webinar: The Critical Board-CEO/Executive Dynamic: Experiences From The Front Line

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Space is limited. Register HERE

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