Last week, 25 of our team members came together for Day One of the Leaders in Business program, facilitated by Brent Szalay and Josh Vanderloo.
The purpose of the session was clear, to help our team continue evolving beyond compliance, building a deeper understanding of business strategy, advisory thinking, and the value we deliver to our clients.
What made the day stand out was the approach. Far from a typical training session, the day was interactive, engaging, and a whole lot of fun. We were split into six groups, each tasked with creating a mock business concept from the ground up. From there, we had to structure our ideas strategically and pitch them with clarity and impact, Shark Tank style.
Let’s just say the creativity was flowing and the competitive spirit was alive and well. (Not to toot my own horn, but our group, Cognitive Cola, walked away as the winners after the Shark made a bold $20 million investment for a 20% stake. Still waiting for that cheque in the mail!)
Beyond the laughs and lively competition, the session reinforced something that sits at the core of who we are, we invest in our people’s growth. By developing our own understanding of business strategy, we’re better equipped to support our clients in achieving theirs.
Because at the end of the day, we’re more than compliance, we’re partners in business success.
