As a CMC, based in western Canada, I’m leading a multi-year, intergenerational initiative to improve gender parity in Canada.

Gender equality in the workplace is a topic that sits at the forefront of my mind and affects every decision and interaction I make in my professional day-to-day life.

As professionals, we need to weight not only the good we can do for a client, but also the impact it will have on our society.

If you are not in the winner’s circle, perhaps it is time to learn from your past and make the changes for a better future.

The global pandemic fundamentally altered the way many of us work, learn, and communicate with each other.

Thanks to all our members, speakers, guests, non-members and new members who participated in the Catalyst 2020 Management Consulting Conference.

Each year, we strive to maximize the value of your membership dollar and bring you new opportunities to get involved with the association, network with your peers, and build your profile.  

Strategies, including leveraging influencers, perform best when considered as part of an integrated communication plan that is essential for achieving business goals.

These three marketing methods are gaining traction in support of a business strategy to attract an audience to your mission.

Ethics are again front and centre in Canadian news with the WE charity scandal unfolds.

The isolation and distancing measures being imposed due to the Corona Virus pandemic have been a game-changer.

This high-level guide intends to shed some light on the business continuity planning process you can apply at your small or medium-sized organization. 

The repercussions of the COVID-19 crisis in the SME sector further highlight the crucial role of small and medium-sized enterprises in creating and preserving jobs.

In today’s world, the lines between work and home for consultants are becoming blurred as the new realities of how, when, and where we work change rapidly. This has caused many to re-evaluate their priorities and ensure that their personal and professional lives are in balance and positioned well for the future. 

The Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Alberta (ICMCA or CMC-Alberta) announced at its Saturday May 30th AGM in recognition of 1 Lifetime Achievement Award, 2 Fellow of Certified Management Consultants distinctions, plus 7 new Certified management Consultant designations.

Starting new, positive habits, and sticking with them, is arguably more important than ever while many Canadians are socially distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As we move well into the 21st century,  employment for life is no longer a reality. For many people, becoming an independent. consultant seems like an attractive alternative that provides hope and challenges. In writing Genetics of Independent Consulting, I realized that there were several guiding principles for success that, while not unique to the Independent Consultant, are subtly different than that of an employee. 

We’re pleased to present all of those CMCs who’ve been awarded the designation over the past year!

Working with an International Business Consultant can be is an effective approach to acquiring new worldwide business contacts, exchanging currencies and understanding international market behaviour in order to help business growth overseas.

Starting your own successful business is a straightforward process and is more intuitive than you might think. Here are 6 quick tips on how you could turn your business idea into a reality.