The Oilers did not make the playoffs for the 12th time in 13 years. While they haven't had the on ice success that we all want, it's not from lack of trying. They have drafted players, signed free agents, changed coaches as well as general managers. So what is the issue? While I am by no ways a hockey scholar, I do understand organizations, leadership, and strategy and I think insights from that perspective might offer some insights on what is happening with the Oilers and why success has been difficult. As this is by no means a time to only pick at all the faults of the Oilers, I will end our time with some insights on what the Oilers can do to get back to the playoffs.

Join us for Raise The Bar at Accent Lounge (8223-104 St.), April 23rd at 5:30 pm when organizational change expert, Dr. Marvin Washington disassembles the Edmonton Oilers franchise to explain why it can’t win and how it could.

Tickets are $10 and include one free drink. But space is limited so register now.

‘Raise The Bar’ is a program designed by The Friends of the University of Alberta Society to bring fascinating and entertaining educational subject matter to informal gathering places to engage the broader community in post-secondary learning opportunities.