Born and raised on Isle Madame in rural Cape Breton, he now lives in the Évangeline region of Prince Edward Island. He has a strong history of community engagement in areas ranging from literacy and education to cultural and sports/recreation initiatives to improve the quality of life and access to resources and services in his community. He has been an active volunteer and a member of several boards of directors outside his professional practice as an educator. He earned his Bachelor of Education (Physical Education) from Université de Moncton prior to commencing his career. He has subsequently , while employed full time, earned three Master of Education degrees: School Administration from Université de Moncton; Curriculum and Instruction from the University of New Brunswick; and, Leadership and Administration with specialisation in Mental Health from St. Francis Xavier University. He has in excess 25 years of progressive experience in education, including various administrative roles, and has been responsible for developing and delivering professional development and learning opportunities at the local, regional, provincial, and national levels. He currently serves as an instructor in the Master of Education program at St. Francis Xavier University, offering the following courses: Dynamics of Change and Leadership and Administrative Theories. He has developed and offered numerous professional development workshops in areas from outdoor education to community-based education to mindfulness, to cite a few examples. He has worked with non-profit organizations in areas of governance, conducting effective/efficient meetings, difficult conversations, recruitment/retention/succession planning (HR), to highlight a few areas of strength. His success and dedication as an athlete, a volunteer, an education professional, and an entrepreneur have prepared him to accompany your leadership team in moving forward and inspiring your staff, clients, members, and communities.
Creating Cohesive and Inclusive Workplace Cultures (Part 1)
Unity in Diversity: Building a Culture of Inclusion
This leadership and team series contains two workshop mini-series. Each one is designed to help elevate workplace culture through recognition of the value and contribution that diversity, equity, and inclusivity add to an organization. First, by identifying and understanding personal, team, and organizational key guiding principles, and then by using this learning to increase belonging, safety, and purpose by actively engaging in a collective applied learning project.
Module 1 (of 2): Cultural Impact Awareness: Values in the Workplace and Beyond
Workshop 1 (2 hours): Pillars of Purpose: Core Values as Cornerstones of Workplace Success
Objectives:
- Participants will gain an understanding of personal cultural values as “guiding principles” and be introduced to the vital role they play in contributing to workplace culture.
- Participants will identify their Core Values and pinpoint where and how they show up in life and in their organization.
Workshop 2 (2 hours): Beyond the Surface: The Influence of Values & Beliefs on Inclusive Practices
Objectives:
- Participants will make connections between core values and their beliefs/influences and motivations in relation to their professional presence, performance, and cultural impact in the organizational workplace setting.
- Participants will acknowledge the importance of being aware of core values by considering the impact that aligned and divergent values, beliefs, and motivations can have on workplace culture, and identify supportive ways to use this information.
Workshop 3 (2 hours): Charting the Course: Mapping the Journey of Personal Values and Organizational Culture
Objective:
- Participants will create a personal values map
English | French
Can be an online or in-person workshop - 6 hours (3 * 2 hours)
Creating Cohesive and Inclusive Workplace Cultures (Part 2)
Module 2: Practical Application of Culture and Leadership in Your Workplace
This leadership and team series contains two workshop mini-series. Each one is designed to help elevate workplace culture through recognition of the value and contribution that diversity, equity, and inclusivity add to an organization. First, by identifying and understanding personal, team, and organizational key guiding principles, and then by using this learning to increase belonging, safety, and purpose by actively engaging in a collective applied learning project.
Workshop 1 (2 hours): Building Blocks: Identifying Skills and Action Steps for an Inclusive Workplace
Objectives:
- Participants will identify personal and professional skills and competencies required to create and support an inclusive workplace culture.
- Participants will establish an area of focus in which their values, skills and competencies may be effectively demonstrated for the benefit of their workplace community.
- Participants will be introduced to a three-part plan they will develop to guide their learning and actively engage them in implementing what they have learned during Module 1 and 2 of this workshop series.
Workshop 2 (2 hours): Charting the Course: Tools and Techniques for Workplace Inclusion
Objectives:
- Participants will establish a clear vision for the inclusive workplace they want their organization and its people to experience.
- Participants will gain insight on and select effective best practices and strategies for creating an inclusive workplace culture in their organization.
- Participants will examine the value of evaluating the progress and impact of their “Creating an Inclusive Workplace” action plan.
Workshop 3 (2 hours): Navigating Obstacles: Solutions for Implementing Inclusive Action Plans
Objectives:
- Participants will identify potential barriers to implementing their action plan for creating an inclusive workplace and generate ideas for overcoming them.
- Participants will synthesize their learning by making connections to how personal and organizational values, skills, strengths, and competencies contribute to creating safety and belonging in the workplace.
- Participants will complete the final section of their action plan and consider what implementation supports they may want to access to increase success.
English | French
Can be online or in person (3* 2 hours)
Strategic and operational planning
Are you looking to bring a new non-profit organization to life or revitalize an existing structure?
In this workshop, you will learn to shape your future with confidence and clarity.
It will allow you to fully understand the steps of setting up governance and other fundamental stages for creating a new organization. It will also help guide the transition and continuity of the organization through renewed plans.
Are you looking to bring a new non-profit organization to life or revitalize an existing structure?In this workshop, you will learn to shape your future with confidence and clarity.It will allow you to fully understand the steps of setting up governance and other fundamental stages for creating a new organization. It will also help guide the transition and continuity of the organization through renewed plans.
By the end of this workshop participants will be able to:
- Explore and identify the core values of the organization
- Identify a clear mission and vision that reflect the organization, its mandate, and aspirations.
- Establish an action plan for setting up a new organization.
- Critically assess and evaluate the mission, vision, and values of an organization.
English | French
Peut être un atelier en ligne ou en personne - 6 heures (2x 3heures)
