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 [RELEASE]    REFINERY NEWS - DECEMBER 2009

   Welcome to THE REFINERY LEADERSHIP PARTNERS' newsletter

"SCENARIOS BEFORE STRATEGY" by David Gibbons and Krysty Wideen
Recent history has demonstrated that the world is unpredictable, ever changing and volatile. Those who can figure out how to manage in these circumstances will come out on top. However, many of the strategic planning frameworks and tools that have served management well in the past simply are not enough to manage in today’s world. read more...

"TOP 10 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR" - Congratulations to Cameco Corporation and Goldcorp Inc.! Our congratulations go to Refinery clients Cameco and Goldcorp who have both been named by the Financial Post as one of the 10 Best Companies To Work For in Canada (the FP10). They both also make the list of the Globe and Mail's Top 100 Employers in Canada. What does it take to make these lists? read more...

"ENERGIZE YOUR LIFE" by Valerie Nishi - Love it, or hate it, 2009 will be a year that changed how we look at the world. Some saw crisis, some opportunity. Most of us endured the economic equivalent of mood swings of a tempestuous two-year-old. It was a dramatic reminder that the world is a complex, interconnected and constantly evolving organism. read more...

The REFINERY is BLOGGING in English and Spanish - JOIN US!
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HEAR REFINERY CONSULTANTS SPEAK at these upcoming events:

2010 BCHRMA Conference, Tim McGrady, May 7, 2010, Vancouver, - "Metaphors for living life and business on the pointy end"- The pointy end in the world of rock climbing is the end of the rope that the leader ties into before ascending the rock face and assuming the responsibility of leading his team upwards. The Refinery is bringing a portable rock climbing wall to the 2010 BCHRMA conference and putting participants on the pointy end to explore some important themes in life and business. Teamwork, taking risks, trust and challenging our comfort zone are just some of the themes we'll be exploring as we put 3 teams into a simulated competition scenario using the wall. Tim McGrady, an experienced climber, will facilitate the session with the help of his team from The Refinery Leadership Partners.

Conference at International Human Resource Congress, Paco Castellanos, April 2010, México City, México – “How to Promote Engagement during times of Uncertainty” - The conference will focus on presenting themes related to the challenges and adaptations organizations must face and develop in constantly changing environments, and the strategic role of engagement to define and establish  an organizational culture committed to high performance and productivity.

Conferencia Congreso Internacional de Recursos Humanos,Paco Castellanos, Abril del 2010 Ciudad de México - “Como Generar Compromiso en Etapas de Incertidumbre” – Durante esta presentación se expondrán temas relacionados a los realidades y necesidades que generan los entornos cambiantes, definición de nivel de compromiso o engagement ,y su importancia el desarrollo de una cultura organizacional orientada al cumplimiento de metas y productividad.

Do you want more information on REFINERY speakers? - refer to the Speaker's Page on our website.

The Refinery enhances organizational performance through leadership development. Our method digs deeper, turns over more stones, and unearths more untapped potential. When you work with us, you convert raw talent into high-performing leaders that will move your organization forward. We are also dedicated to moving leadership initiatives forward, and this newsletter is part of that effort to share what we learn along the way. We hope it inspires you to unearth your full leadership potential.

Find out what The Refinery can do for your organization.

Contact us at:
385 – 375 Water Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
t  604 899 4192
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