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Last week, Level5 Managing Partner Hua Yu was invited to speak at the Leader Circle Women Empowerment Series on the topic of “Aligning Personal & Career Development”, along with Jason Parker, CFA, FCSI, VP, Fixed Income of iA Financial Group (Industrial Alliance), and Helen Chau, Associate Vice President of Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. In this conversation, Hua shared how she built her management consulting career and how she overcame fear and built confidence over the course of her professional journey. Leader Circle is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering professionals in career development and giving back to their community, and their Women’s Empowerment series provides dedicated support to female professionals in the early stages of their careers by helping them build confidence and leadership skills.
What is the business value of your brand and why is it so important? Level5 believes brand is a tangible business asset that can be leveraged to guide strategy and drive results. In this article, Level5 Managing Partner Matt Kelly and Founder David Kincaid dive into how a brand can become a high-performing asset to businesses and organizations of all shapes and sizes. Read on for Matt and David’s insights, and if the subject intrigues you, check out our Level5 podcast episode on the topic here: https://level5strategy.com/promises-kept-ep-1-the-value-of-a-promise-consistently-kept/
Welcome to the team! We’re thrilled to have Addie Robertson, Jonah Zgraggen, Jordan Tepper and Carolyn Adams, MSc come onboard to join the Level5 family. At Level5, our strength is our people, and growing our team means expanding our capability to do more great work!
It’s been an action-packed 20 years! As we look back on how Level5 has grown, we couldn’t be prouder of Level5’s one-of-a-kind team culture of laughing and learning through it all. In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Level5 thanks all of the outstanding current and past team members who have contributed to the creation and development of our business, brand and #culture, making Level5 what it is today. Congratulations team!
How does social purpose fit into an organization's strategy? In this second episode of Level5's Strategy Lounge podcast, Managing Partner Matt Kelly and Principal Laura Richard discuss the often-contested role of social purpose in organizational strategy, and how a great purpose statement can help inform strategy, drive performance, and attract key talent. Tune in to learn how defining purpose can help your organization optimize business results.
Over the summer months, we've been delighted to share some recommended reads from Level5'ers on a range of topics. The Level5 reading roundup is our way of sharing with you some thoughts and ideas that have been making us tick, and we hope they'll spark inspiration for you too! This week's picks are courtesy of Level5 Founder and best-selling author of "The Brand-Driven CEO" David Kincaid, Managing Partner and President Michael Carter, and Managing Partner Hua Yu, who also hosts the popular Chinese language podcast “Turn Lemons Into Lemonade." What's on your reading list?
The current business climate is rife with change, placing unyielding pressure on business leaders to continuously adapt, no matter their industry, sector, or organization size. While it can be hard to know where to look for guidance and support, there is one group of business people who are well acclimatized to constant change and evolution: entrepreneurs. In this unique environment, entrepreneurs and their leadership styles offer valuable learning points to help business leaders hone a competitive edge and guide teams through rapidly changing times. Check out Level5’s top takeaways in the article below.
It's been an action-packed summer so far, wishing you all a restful long weekend to recharge for weeks ahead! The Level5 office will be closed from Friday, July 29th to Monday, August 1st.
The Level5 Info Session is a chance for students, MBAs and young professionals interested in exploring the world of management consulting to learn more about one of Canada's leading strategy and transformation consultancies. It's a special opportunity to meet with experienced Level5'ers, make new connections, and get all your questions answered. This year's info session takes place on Monday, July 25th. To attend, please email career@level5strategy.com for the registration link. Keep an eye out for more Level5 recruiting events coming your way soon!
How do you know if your business is ready to consider a strategic partnership? Helping companies plan, set up and manage successful partnerships is one of our specialties here at Level5. To assess your strategic partnership readiness, check out our "Five Key Indicators to Consider When Pursuing a Strategic Partnership" below, and to dig deeper, read "How to Build a Successful Strategic Partnership" by Principal Laura Richard below:
