April 2023 Peer Groups

Connect, Share, Learn, Grow
Peer Groups will be continuing ONLINE
Register through our calendar to receive the meeting invite
Entrepreneurial Branding and
Thought Leadership
Wednesday, April 5, 8:30am - 9:30am

Leveraging your leader in marketing can be especially powerful. How can you build their brand? In this session, we’ll discuss some opportunities for thought leadership, tips on how to successfully close opportunities and strategies to approach entrepreneurial branding.

Peer Group Sponsored By:
AMD
Tall Poppy Syndrome
Thursday, April 6, 8:30am - 9:30am

Tall poppy syndrome occurs when individuals are met with resentment, exclusion, or criticism due to their success and achievements. Instead of acknowledging and applauding their accomplishments, they are unjustly pulled down, either overtly or covertly, and relegated to a lesser status.

An international study done between January and February 2023, found that nearly 9 out of 10 women worldwide are penalized and undermined because of their achievements.

Join the discussion to understand some of the data revealed in the study and weigh in on some possible solutions.
Project Management for Remote Teams
Tuesday, April 11, 8:30am - 9:30am

Project Management for remote teams sometimes requires a different approach as remote teams can face challenges such as communication barriers, time zone differences and a lack of face-to-face interaction.

Join the conversation to get a better understanding of the tools available, various techniques, and the mindset to effectively communicate and collaborate with your team to be productive and successful.
Persistence and Embracing Rejection
Wednesday, April 12, 8:30am - 9:30am

Persistence is an essential quality for a successful salesperson. It helps build trust and credibility, increases sales opportunities, and builds resilience in the face of rejection. Rejection is a natural part of the job and persistence can help salespeople stay resilient and begin to embrace rejection, enabling them to keep trying, learn from their mistakes, and improve their sales skills over time.

Join the discussion on the critical role of persistence and embracing rejection in sales. Share your strategies and perspectives and learn from each other to take your sales game to the next level.
Sustainable Productivity
Thursday, April 13, 8:30am - 9:30am

With the ongoing talent shortage and concerns about employee burnout, organizations face the challenge of balancing the need for high output to meet business objectives with their employees' aspirations for work-life balance.

Join the discussion around strategies your organization is implementing to promote and achieve sustainable productivity? 
CEO Peer Group
Friday, April 14, 8:15am - 9:30am

Join the conversation as we discuss your Spring & Summer Strategic Plans.
 
What are you implementing?
Who are you getting involved with for your future business objectives? Are you allocating the right resources?
Are you scheduling performance reviews?
Are you hiring? If so, are you looking at alternative places and people to fill your voids?
Enemies and Friends
Thursday, April 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Very few people work in complete isolation, even if remote work is more prevalent than it was prior to the pandemic. Collaboration is therefore very important, but how far are we prepared to go to collaborate? How many companies still face the “Silo Effect” whereby we collaborate in our own team, but do not naturally share or collaborate more widely than that? Social connections are a primary need of Human Beings, so why are we so quick to decide if someone is a friend or foe? All will be revealed in this session!
DEI Initiatives Without Strategy or Intent
Tuesday, April 25, 8:30am - 9:30am

DEI initiatives have the potential to create a more inclusive and welcoming workplace for employees by cultivating a positive company culture, providing psychological safety and enhancing belonging. Moreover, these efforts can also generate significant impacts on the overall success of the business. However, without a clear plan and goals, such initiatives may not effectively address the root causes of systemic inequities and may even perpetuate them.

Join the discussion as we explore the potential consequences of implementing initiatives without a strategic approach and the importance of developing a DEI strategy that aligns with your organization's values, goals, and mission to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of your organization's operations.
Teambuilding and Teamwork at Work
Wednesday, April 26, 8:30am - 9:30am

Do you see your teammates as friends or foes? Competitors or collaborators? Last week in “Enemies & Friends”, Pete talked about the importance of social connections, and how quickly we can decide if someone is a friend or a foe. This week we will apply this learning to teams: how to build and optimize a strong team that collaborates, supports and challenges each other to do their best work.
Alternative Lending
Thursday, April 27, 8:30am - 9:30am

In tighter and more costly credit markets, finance leaders must find creative ways to finance the long and short term financing needs of their companies. Understand the options available to companies that require financing to grow their business, but where traditional lenders cannot participate and identify situations where alternative lending is a viable option.
In-Person Events
In-Person Meet and Greet
The Owl
7181 Woodbine Ave.
Markham
Thursday, April 13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

It’s time to break free from hibernation mode and step out into the world to mingle and connect with like-minded individuals.

Join us for an exciting in-person Meet and Greet, where you’ll have the chance to finally put a face to the name and meet the people you’ve been chatting with on your screens. You never know who you might hit it off with!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to indulge in delicious Hors d’oeuvres and a refreshing drink (included with your ticket) while making new friends and creating lasting connections. We can’t wait to see you there!
The Future of Mobility and Transportation
YSpace
169 Enterprise Blvd.
Markham
Wednesday, April 26, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Get ready to buckle up and join us for an exciting discussion about the fast-paced world of The Future of Mobility and Transportation!

With technology as a key driver, the way people and goods move around is rapidly evolving. From sleek electric vehicles to cutting-edge autonomous driving systems, the future of mobility is looking brighter than ever before.

Our expert panelists are ready to take you on a ride through the latest advancements in transportation technology and explore what lies ahead.

Join us as we delve into the exciting world of mobility and transportation and chart a course for the future!

Jointly Hosted with Vaughan Economic Development
Venue Sponsor: YSpace
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