Our Panels
SAY WHAT?
Dr. Robert Buckman
Superior communication skills are one of the keys to a successful life, both personal and professional. No one teaches these skills more effectively than the irrepressible Dr. Robert Buckman, combining a mischievous sense of humor with world-class communication training. A medical oncologist, his techniques are taught at hospitals and medical schools around the world. In recent years he has parlayed his remarkable abilities into a series of successful television and video projects, including a medical training series with friend John Cleese of Monty Python fame. Learn how to become a better communicator and a more effective champion of your company's products and ideas.
"The art of communication is the language of leadership." ~ James Humes
GAME READY - Search for Talent
Emcee - Mark Surrette, President, Robertson Surrette
Panelist – Robert Gavin, Director, CITCO Global
Panelist - Kevin Pelley, President, Kohler Windows
Panelist - Ruth Rappini, VP, Blue Cross
It's happened - we've made the transition from labour to talent. Across the province and around the world, companies are looking for the right people for the job. Demographics, out-migration, and technology have changed the way employers search, hire, train and retain talent. Learn about the latest trends, and techniques in recruiting. Get an insider's view on why Nova Scotia is on the radar screen of companies around the globe. Hear a leading expert discuss the importance of training and preparing the workforce of tomorrow. Listen to a cross section of Nova Scotia employers share their challenges and successes. Ask those in the know, what you really want to know about the most important aspect of your business - Talent!
"Do more than is required. What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives and careers merely following? The extra mile." ~ Gary Ryan Blair
AN INSIDERS' PERSPECTIVE
An interview by Nancy Regan
Scott McCain, President & COO, Maple Leaf Foods
Les MacIntyre, Owner, McGregor Geoscience & Superport
Meet two hugely successful business leaders up close and personal in this one-on-one interview conducted by seasoned media personality Nancy Reagan. Gain insights into their internationally competitive enterprises with local roots. Hear stories and anecdotes from an insiders' perspective. What are the key factors contributing to their companies' success? What obstacles have they overcome, and more importantly how? What does the future hold, and how are they making it happen?
"We don't have a monopoly. We have market share. There's a difference." ~ Steve Ballmer
THE NEXT BIG THING
The Trend Hunter - Jeremy Gutsche
Jeremy Gutsche is a creative, globe-roaming individual fueled by curiosity and innovation. In a short time, he has grown TrendHunter.com into one of the world's largest and most trusted trend-spotting communities. Gutsche has a broad appeal that stretches from The Economist, which sourced him for their World in 2008 special, to MTV, which places him at "the forefront of cool." The site showcases a What's Next selection from business and marketing, art and design, fashion, technology, sex, and many other categories. For his background in corporate strategy and his expertise on consumer and marketing innovation, he is sought out by the world's leading companies to speak about cool-hunting, innovation, marketing strategies and, of course, The Next Big Thing and its relevance to their business.
