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
CEO – Customer-Centricity in the Age of AI
FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 8:15am - 10:00am - Customer centricity is one of the most overused—and misunderstood—ideas in modern business. When done well, it creates real differentiation and long-term value. When done poorly, it destroys customer trust, erodes brand equity, and has cost more [...]
Modernizing Legacy Systems
TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 8:30am - 9:30am - This interactive peer-group session focuses on the product leadership challenges behind replacing legacy systems. Chinkal Patel from Mantrax will share her experience guiding organizations through modernization programs, highlighting decision points, stakeholder alignment, and the evolving role [...]
Beyond Relationships: Taking Control in the Sales Cycle
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 8:30am - 9:30am - Building strong relationships is a critical component of successful sales. They help you prospect, navigate the sales cycle, and maintain long-term client partnerships. But relationships alone aren’t enough. To truly drive results, top-performing salespeople know how to [...]
Past Events
TechConnex Golf Day
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 8:00am - 3:00pm - TechConnex Golf Networking Day Get ready for an epic day of golfing! This is THE event you don't want to miss! Come and take part [...]
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! This [...]
Brand vs. Performance: The False Choice That’s Limiting Your Results
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 8:30am - 9:30am - How many times have you been in meetings where someone pushes the Marketing team to focus on "brand awareness" and someone else immediately counters [...]
Staying Compliant with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 8:30am - 9:30am - As digital communication becomes central to every marketing strategy, understanding and complying with Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is essential. Join Monifa Brooks, Co-Founder of Garabyte Consulting [...]
LLMs and SEO
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 8:30am - 9:30am - The rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) is transforming marketing at an unprecedented pace. From content creation and customer engagement to SEO and campaign optimization, LLMs [...]
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 executing [...]