BWA takes a high-level look at economic activity and launches a 12-part Leadership Series and continues with Online Sales Training!
Forecasting economic activity is part science and an art form. It aids in strategic planning in business operations, finances, and development. Stepping outside the sphere of such a tumultuous economy can help us see the bigger picture. On May 27th, the BWA brought in EDC’s Deputy Chief Economist, Stephen Tapp, to present on the Global Economic Outlook.
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Using many economic data sets including our current state of global trade Tapp presented various scenarios of outcomes Canadian wood manufacturers can anticipate, including GDP recovery scenarios, manufacturing trends leading up to COVID, historical economic shocks, and the positives and negatives that come from those shocks.
“my estimates are 3 million Canadians are forced to work from home…[with our real-time data] it’s not obvious to me we have hit rock bottom yet” – Stephen Tapp, Deputy Chief Economist, EDC
Tapp also provided a data analysis as to whether we have hit the bottom of the economy and discussed opportunities arising from our changing economy.
(Above) Stephen Tapp, EDC Deputy Chief Economist, speaking about the pandemic’s economic impact on the wood industry.
Barry Reid of LMI returned to discuss leadership through challenge and crisis and addressed how we can manage priorities and time most effectively. Have you ever struggled with finding enough time in the day? Or wonder, where did the time go? Reid presented a tool to uncover those pernicious events that rob leaders and managers of their valuable time. Reid examined vital elements that are synonymous with success and how each contributes to the realization of success.
Did you know? The BWA is launching a 12-part Leadership Series starting June 24th!
Do you have managers on your team who have yet to achieve their full leadership potential? Click here to learn more about this training event! This training qualifies for COJG funding.
(Above) Barry Reid of LMI speaking on how great leaders effectively manage and master time and results.
“Before you can lead and manage others, you must learn to lead and manage yourself.” – Barry Reid, LMI.
Further ongoing activities, the BWA is continuing to host our four-part series for digital sales and prospecting. Two sessions have concluded with real-world and practical approaches to connecting and prospecting in the new post-COVID digital era.
(Above) Andrew Wall is leading the online four-part digital prospecting sales training series.
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This four-part series provides valuable knowledge on digital prospecting and a platform to practice and test out the attitudes, behaviors, and techniques and build a successful sales process.
If you are now finding out about this event or would like to upskill your sales teams or your skills – contact the BWA for more information on how we can deliver this course again for you.
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Please contact us with all of your questions and concerns.
Mike Baker
Executive Director
Bluewater Wood Alliance
e: manager@bluewaterwoodalliance.com
p: 226-668-5455
Ryan Tabone
Program Coordinator/Advisor
Bluewater Wood Alliance
e: ryantabone@bluewaterwoodalliance.com
p: 226-808-7585
Tara Davey
Program Administrator
Bluewater Wood Alliance
e: admin@bluewaterwoodalliance.com
p: 519-270-7141
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