Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney earned a rare standing ovation following his speech to world leaders in Davos last month. And if you’ve engaged with fellow Canadians since, you’ve no doubt noted the swell in national pride that has erupted in its aftermath, regardless of political stripes. Like many around the world, we were reassured and inspired by the Prime Minister’s remarks. Not least of which because they highlighted an approach that we at … Read more
Amid this year’s chaotic news cycle, an encouraging story may not have made it onto your radar: Canada’s Grocery Code of Conduct came into effect on January 1, 2026. The country’s five biggest grocers (Costco, Empire, Loblaw, Metro, and Walmart) joined 150 others in signing on to the Code, which aims to bring greater transparency and stability to this essential industry. What you won’t see in mainstream news headlines is how this agreement between competitors and their suppliers came to be. That’s where the Ottawa Business … Read more
In today’s fast-paced world, collaboration isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s a necessity. Yet many teams struggle to work together effectively, often bogged down by poor communication, unclear goals, and missed opportunities for genuine connection. One way to address these challenges? Facilitation skills. Here’s why empowering teams with facilitation expertise is essential for any organization looking … Read more
Written by Hira Naeem The Intersol team is dedicated throughout the year to providing the finest consultation and training services to our valuable clients across Canada. All the efforts put into our work are translated into numbers at year-end, making it a critical time for finance teams. The fiscal year end is the date on which … Read more
Written by Laïla Ouazzani-Touhami At the end of every year, organizations across the world look back at the last 12 months and ask themselves… How many KPI’s were met? What are the numbers telling us? What were our big wins and losses? One important and often overlooked factor is work culture. Are you asking yourself: … Read more
Accessible practices in organizing and facilitating virtual events present both challenges and opportunities. In this series we offer some of our lessons learned from recent projects in which accessibility took center stage. Part 1 covered Lessons 1-3 on preparing for an important meeting with accessibility requirements Part 2 speaks about our lessons learned right before and during … Read more
If you’re familiar with the 5 Monkeys Experiment, narrated several years ago here, you’ll know it accurately portrays most organizational cultures; that we tend to do things the way they’ve always been done. Organizations and their people rarely revisit these ways of doing things or challenge whether the reason behind it still holds any merit. The … Read more
If you’ve heard the term “facilitator” used in a professional setting but aren’t quite sure what it is, you’re not alone. Anyone who’s worked as a professional facilitator has more than likely been to countless parties, weddings or gatherings where introductions went something like this: Stranger: “…and what do you do for work?” Facilitator: “I work for … Read more
Accessible practices in organizing and facilitating virtual events present both challenges and opportunities. In this series we offer some of our lessons learned from recent projects in which accessibility took center stage. Part one of this series is all about preparation. Preparing for an important meeting with accessibility requirements can be as important as it … Read more
Written by Patrick Valois As pandemic-related restrictions continue to slowly ease, many of us who have been spending our days at home on Zoom or Microsoft Teams are understandably itching to get back to in-person meetings. While this may be realistic for some, others may not be comfortable with or able to meet in person … Read more