Design Thinking and the Employee Experience Peer Group
This peer group is for anyone who is interested in people and culture at work, and is definitely not just for those in Human Resources! Over the year we will cover the five components of Design Thinking, namely Empathy, Framing the Problem, Ideation, Prototyping and Testing, both in a theoretical and practical approach using case studies and real-life examples. Pete Needham is the VP, People & Culture at Next Dimension, and as well as being certified in Design Thinking, Pete has successfully applied the process in a variety of people projects at Next Dimension.
Upcoming Events
The AI Advantage Paradox: Why Most Digital Leaders Are Still Losing
Insights from the TechConnex Artificial Intelligence Peer Group Organizations are investing heavily in artificial intelligence—over $200 billion globally this year alone. Yet according to recent research, 95% of AI initiatives still fail to deliver meaningful business impact. This month’s AI Peer Group dug [...]
Understanding the Impact of Ontario’s Bill 190 on Hiring and HR
Insights from the TechConnex People Strategies Peer Group As Ontario prepares to implement Bill 190 in January 2026, HR professionals and business leaders are examining how these legislative updates will reshape recruitment, employee relations, and compliance obligations. This month’s People Strategies Peer [...]
Setting Boundaries Without Losing the Deal
Insights from the TechConnex Sales Peer Group In sales, the line between delivering exceptional service and overextending yourself can blur quickly. This month’s Sales Peer Group explored practical ways to set boundaries with clients and prospects—without losing the deal. The discussion opened [...]
Past Events
The AI Advantage Paradox: Why Most Digital Leaders Are Still Losing
Insights from the TechConnex Artificial Intelligence Peer Group Organizations are investing heavily in artificial intelligence—over $200 billion globally this year alone. Yet according to recent research, 95% of AI initiatives still fail to [...]
Understanding the Impact of Ontario’s Bill 190 on Hiring and HR
Insights from the TechConnex People Strategies Peer Group As Ontario prepares to implement Bill 190 in January 2026, HR professionals and business leaders are examining how these legislative updates will reshape recruitment, [...]
Setting Boundaries Without Losing the Deal
Insights from the TechConnex Sales Peer Group In sales, the line between delivering exceptional service and overextending yourself can blur quickly. This month’s Sales Peer Group explored practical ways to set boundaries [...]
TechConnex Golf Day
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20, 8:00am - 2:30pm - Ready to Par-Tee? ⛳ Grab your clubs—it’s time for swings, laughs, and serious networking on the green! Get ready for an epic day of golfing! [...]
International Marketing
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 8:30am - 9:30am - Canadian companies seeking to expand internationally, especially amid the current trade tensions with the US, face several challenges that have significant repercussions for planning and [...]
What Does ‘Leaning In” Look Like Today?
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 8:30am - 9:30am - While Sheryl Sandberg's book, Lean In, was published over a decade ago, its core themes—ambition, leadership, bias, and balance—still resonate, especially in male-dominated industries like [...]