06/01/2020
The Schulich Executive Education Centre (SEEC) is pleased to present a series of virtual fireside chats: Leadership Lessons in Troubled Times. A fireside chat is an informal yet structured interview between a moderator and a guest, often a high-profile speaker, that involves the audience by way of asking questions.
These free, 30-minute online events will feature thought leaders and influencers from top organizations across a variety of industries. The Zoom fireside chats are designed to be informal, engaging and interactive.
Register here
https://seec.schulich.yorku.ca/news/new-world-new-leadership-lessons/
Register for ‘Leadership Lessons from Walmart’
Thursday, June 4, 2020, 11-11:30am (EDT)
John Bayliss, Walmart Canada, Senior Vice President, Logistics & Supply Chain
John, who leads Walmart Canada’s logistics and supply network, will talk about the unique challenges in ensuring the shelves are stocked at both retail stores and online as part of the supply chain of food, clothing, electronics, hardware, services and other retail goods from coast-to-coast.
Register for ‘Leadership Lessons from Toyota’
Thursday, June 11, 2020, 1-1:30pm (EDT)
Larry Hutchison, President & CEO, Toyota Canada Inc.
Larry Hutchison, President & CEO of Toyota Canada Inc., will share his insights on leadership lessons in troubled times. He will discuss COVID-19 and its impact on Toyota’s employees, customers, suppliers and stakeholders. During the fireside chat, Larry will also discuss the disruption caused to Toyota’s manufacturing, distribution, vehicle sales, dealerships and customer service and steps taken by the company to adapt to the pandemic and the new normal.
Register for ‘Leadership Lessons from a Canadian Fashion Icon and Entrepreneur’
Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 2-2:30pm (EDT)
Linda Lundström
Linda Lundström is one of Canadian fashion’s most respected names and a successful entrepreneur. She will chat with Alan Middleton about leadership as an entrepreneur, how she built several successful fashion lines and how she views the challenge of leading during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Register for ‘Leadership Lessons: The Heart of Resilient Leadership – The Future of Work is Human’
Wednesday, June 24, 2020, 11-11:30am (EDT)
Zabeen Hirji, Executive Adviser on the Future of Work, Deloitte
Recovering from Covid-19 requires resilient leaders who are able to shift mindsets, navigate uncertainties and seize opportunities for their organizations to grow and thrive. This requires even greater followership, which is catalyzed by building more trust. Join the conversation as we explore what leaders are doing to build a Future of Work that is Human and one that works for all. Zabeen is Deloitte’s executive adviser on the future of work, where she advises the firm and clients and she also advises governments and academia. As the former Chief Human Resources Officer at RBC, she brings a unique blend of practical experience and thought leadership.
Register for: ‘Leadership Lessons from the Front Lines’
Thursday, July 9, 2020, 2-2:30pm (EDT)
Andrew Leslie, former Commander/Chief of Staff of the Canadian Army, business leader, and former Member of Parliament
General Leslie, a board director and former senior vice-president at a large company, has successfully led organizations in both peace and war. He will share his leadership insights from the front lines of business, government and military during his distinguished 40-year professional career.
Register for ‘Leading Front Line Hospital Workers in a Health Crisis’
Thursday, July 16, 2020, 2:30-3pm (EDT)
Executive Vice-President, Chief Nursing and Health Professionals Executive at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Ru provides professional leadership to nurses and other regulated health professional across the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in her role as Executive Vice-President. Ru will discuss her leadership lessons learned from collaborating across silos (internal and external) while managing the front-line workers during the pandemic. She will comment on some processes she may change moving forward, or keep in place, to support Sunnybrook’s ambitious plan to invent the future of health care.
Register for ‘Leadership Lessons from Medavie Blue Cross’
Tuesday, July 21, 2020, 2-2:30pm (EDT)
Anita Swamy, Vice-President Operations, Medavie Blue Cross
Anita Swamy, vice-president at Medavie Blue Cross, has more than 20 years of executive experience in business transformation, operations, complex project management and process optimization. How do you keep employee engagement and morale high during difficult times? What can a leader do to increase collaboration to improve individual, team, and organizational performance? She will answer these and other questions, as well as discuss the impact of COVID-19 on Medavie Blue Cross’s 1 million card holders and how the company ensured uninterrupted customer service during the pandemic. She will share her insights on best practices in leadership during disruption and effectively managing remote teams.
Register for ‘Leadership Lessons from the Mining Industry’
Thursday, July 30, 2020: 1-1:30 pm (EDT)
David Garofalo, Chairman & CEO of the Marshall Precious Metals Fund and Chairman of the Board, Great Panther Mining Limited
Canada is a global leader in the mining sector. How has COVID 19 impacted the industry and its operations? What steps are mining companies taking to deal with the challenges caused by the pandemic to ensure safety both below and above ground? David will share his insights as a mining executive for 30 years and discuss how mining companies are transforming their global operations and business due to the disruption.
Lessons on Leadership in Troubled Times is a series of virtual fireside chats between SEEC Executive Director Alan Middleton and business leaders.
