Sonja Nagel is Executive Director of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce
COWICHAN VALLEY – The Duncan Cowichan Chamber joins 35 Chambers from across the province in launching a 6-week online training program “Building Resilience to Thrive” for Small Business Month. The program is powered by the BC Chamber network, in partnership with UVIC’s Gustavson School of Business.
Offered as a COVID-19 recovery certificate, the 6-week program (one hour weekly), delivered by award-winning professors Dr. Mark Colgate and Prof. Brian Leacock, will be presented in three cohorts between November and March 2021. The program will offer relief to businesses, helping to mitigate the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic by teaching them how to adapt their business models, re-engage customers, and adjust workplace cultures.
Seminars will cover: Power of Context – Unconscious Bias, Emotional Intelligence, The Power of Coaching in Business, Hire and manage a diverse team, Improve experiences for colleagues and customers, Adapt your service strategy for better outcomes.
The Building Resilience to Thrive program, supported by Western Economic Diversification Canada, will focus on the three key themes of Strive, Build, and Create. The curriculum will help SMEs be the best they can be, build a strong team, and create value with their customers. Weekly seminars will be supplemented by facilitated Resiliency Roundtables to bring local SMEs together in smaller groups online and offline to anchor and support the curriculum.
The 6-week program is offered to individuals at a minimal registration fee of $35.00 per participant for Chamber members and $70.00 per participant for non-members, to ensure cost isn’t a barrier during the pandemic.
The program will be offered in three intakes: November 3 – December 8 (Tuesdays 11 a.m. to noon), January 12 – February 16 (Tuesdays 11 a.m. to noon), February 24 – March 31 (Wednesdays 11 a.m. – noon)
For more information about this not-to-be-missed training opportunity, connect with the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce or any of the participating island Chambers.
Sonja Nagel is the Executive Director of the Duncan Cowichan Chamber of Commerce. http://www.duncancc.bc.ca/