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David Gibbons, MBA
Director of Business Development, The Refinery Leadership Partners Inc.
The Refinery’s David Gibbons has built and led corporate leadership development programs for an impressive list of Canadian businesses. His teaching expertise focuses on what some refer to as “hard” business skills. He teaches financial analysis and planning, operations, business statistics and strategic decision-making. Prior to joining us, David was executive director of the Learning Strategies Group at SFU Business. A dedicated educator and student, David continues to teach at SFU’s Faculty of Business in the undergraduate and MBA programs, and has pursued his PhD studies in strategic decision-making.
2010 Speaking Engagements
"Strategic Decision-Making"
CGA Association of BC - June 7, 2010
The primary learning objective of this seminar is for participants to learn how to make complex and strategic decisions more effectively. This will be done by showing participants how to be more deliberate in the decision making process and demonstrating the appropriate frameworks/tools to use when making complex decisions.
This seminar has been designed for individuals who are responsible for making significant and complex decisions in their organization. Usually these are people with financial responsibilities and who are responsible for managing other individuals.
"Advancing to Boardwalk" - Understanding how can contribute to building business results - BC HRMA, Thursday, October 28, 2010
Past Engagements
"Advancing to Boardwalk" - Understanding how can contribute to building business results - HR Tech Group - March 25, 2010
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Courage to Soar Alumni Conference - August 4-8, 2009, Calgary, AB
"The Power of Self Leadership"
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2009 CMA Conference - May 27, 2009, Vancouver, BC
"Crafting Strategy in Uncertain Times"
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BCHRMA Conference - May 6, 2009, Victoria, BC
"Advancing to Boardwalk”
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BCHRMA Conference - May 2, 2008, Vancouver, BC
CMABC Member’s Conference -- May 27, 2008
“Strategic Decision-Making” (sold out)
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BCHRMA Conference - April 30, 2008, Vancouver, BC
“Advancing to Boardwalk” (sold out)
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Engineering HR Association - Sept. 23, 2007
BC Business Council - Nov 7, 2007
“Making Leadership Development Succeed In Your Company”
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HR Tech Group - Nov 9, 2006
“Building a Learning Organization throughout your Company”