Doug Nelson, Author at The Discovery Group

United Way Of Greater Toronto With Daniele Zanotti

by Doug Nelson | Sep 13, 2021 | Podcasts

The challenges of the COVID pandemic has changed how social organizations operate. In this episode, we learn how the United Way of Greater Toronto has risen to the challenge to provide social services to their community. Douglas Nelson speaks with the president and...

Seven Strategies For Board Engagement With Margaret McNeil

by Doug Nelson | Jun 23, 2021 | Podcasts

Leadership guidance is a fundamental key to effective board engagement. Douglas Nelson talks with Margaret McNeil about creating alignment in an organization. Clearly, during the pandemic, there were uncontrollable impacts on the management for board engagements....

OTUS Group With Francis Liska

by Doug Nelson | Jun 16, 2021 | Podcasts

You can’t eliminate risks because some of them can help you reach your objectives, but you can minimize them. Douglas Nelson’s guest in this episode is Francis Liska, the CEO of OTUS Group. Francis discusses with Douglas about creating a risk-aware culture, where an...

YWCA Metro Vancouver with Deb Bryant

by Doug Nelson | Jun 9, 2021 | Podcasts

YWCA Metro Vancouver’s mission is to help build bright futures for women and their families through advocacy and integrated services. The CEO for YWCA Metro Vancouver, Deb Bryant is right on the frontline and always has her pulse on the issues affecting the services...

University of Victoria with Chris Horbachewski

by Doug Nelson | Jun 2, 2021 | Podcasts

No matter what industry you are in, you still belong in the relationship business. It is through the relationships you created that help you with your goals. With the University of Victoria, they want to have a more prominent public presence. The show’s guest...

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