Where do we go from here? What are the opportunities and areas for growth in the consulting business for 2021 and beyond? At the end of one of the most disrupted and tumultuous years in living memory, we look forward to the next 12 months with optimism. We take a perspective that encourages consultants and business advisors across all walks of life to harness the emerging forces of disruption to create a better future.

CMC-Ontario invites you to join us for the ‘What’s up Wednesday’ Digital Series, April 14, 2021. During this session you will be a part of a conversation with Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research and Cara Wolf, CEO of Ammolite Analytx, as they explore current consulting and business opportunities. They will take a look at Global trends and developments in light of recent challenges and discuss areas of business that are emerging.

Discussion Topics:

• Current Consulting / Practitioner: How is the consulting industry re-positioning itself to for success going forward into the post-pandemic world?
• Client renewal and business survival: What tools, trends and mind sets do business advisors need to tackle the new future in the midst of economic upheaval. What will your clients need going forward to rebound or re-invent themselves?
• Positive insights: New opportunities that transcend consulting. Larger trends effect everyone, within those trends what positive outcomes and directions can you take away from this discussion and build on.

This session is open to all CMC members and guests, we encourage you to invite others in your organisation to join us.

Join our host Craig Mackay, President of the Institute of Certified Management Consultants of Ontario with his two guests:

• Nik Nanos, Chief Data Scientist and Founder of Nanos Research Corporation. Nik Nanos is a regular on CTV’s PowerPlay, Nanos on the Numbers, which focuses on the latest political, business and social trends. He is the pollster for CTV News, the Globe & Mail, Canada’s national newspaper and Bloomberg News in Canada;
• Cara Wolf, CEO of Ammolite Analytx. A SHEInnovator with UN Women. She is recognized as TECTERRA's Woman of Impact, Woman of Inspiration Trailblazer STEM and nominated for RBC Entrepreneur of the Year 2020.

Event Details

• Who: Everyone is welcome from across Canada and beyond
• Cost: Free to members and guests
• Format: Online Interactive Zoom Presentation and Dialogue

Join us for an engaging lunch, brunch or breakfast session, depending where you are. It’s a terrific opportunity to meet new people and socialize with your peers.

Login details will be provided after registration. We hope to see you there!

The Ontario Institute has a mandate to provide learning and networking opportunities to its membership. As part of our efforts in this area we are pleased to offer our WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY SERIES crafted with consultants in mind.

On the second Wednesday of every month, we will hold, free sessions on areas of interest to the consulting community. Every event will be 1 hour long, beginning at 12:30PM Eastern time.

In order to create meaningful discussions on current issues, we will be inviting expert speakers and panels with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We encourage everyone to show up and invite a guest to join the dialogue.

Coming soon to WHAT’S UP WEDNESDAY

• May 12 - Women in Consulting, Lyn McDonell, Dominque Dennery, Eva Maxwell, Sonya Gulati

Mark your calendar and stay tuned for more great opportunities to engage!