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We are proud to share that our first "Rising Professionals" event was a resounding success! The Level5 Women in Strategy team brought together talented women in the early stages of their strategy careers for the purpose of building stronger networks and learning from one another. The atmosphere was electric with engaging conversations, shared insights, and a collective spirit of growth. We're thrilled by the connections made and lessons shared β thank you to all those who attended and made the evening so great. If you are interested in joining us for future events, please stay connected and follow our page to get notified of upcoming opportunities!
It was a pumpkin carving showdown at Level5 last week! Our office was filled with spooky creativity as the Level5 team gathered for a fun-filled pumpkin carving afternoon! From scary to silly, our pumpkins took on a life of their own. Check out the designs and let us know who you think deserves the "Pumpkin Champion" title. ππ
When Addie Robertson made the jump from industry to consulting, she was looking for the chance to collaborate and flex her strategic muscle. In her time at Level5, Addie has come to realize that her industry background only prepared her more to understand clientsβ challenges and empathize with their needs. Find out more about Addie's Level5 highlights and how the opportunity to develop others taught Addie a lot about her own development in our latest Employee Spotlight below.
We harvested some more literary gems from the Level5 team's bookshelves to curate Part 2 of our Fall Reading List. ππππ Here are some more recommendations from our team: - Bashaar Hassan, Analyst - Thoughtful Leadership by Fiona Buckland - Jordan Tepper, Consultant - Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe - Andrei Flueraru, Director - The Plague by Albert Camus - Addie Robertson, Consultant - Invisible Women by Caroline Criado - Kelsey Deutschmann, Operations Business Analyst - Billion Dollar Loser by Reeves Wiedeman Find out more about why L5ers loved these books below!
The Level5 team's impact extends well beyond the walls of our office. We are pleased to share the first post in our "Beyond Level5" mini-series, which will showcase the awesome ways our team members are contributing to their communities and beyond. Continue reading to find out more about Maicky Meijberg's involvement as the President of Connecting Environmental Professionals (CEP) Toronto.
The Level5 team continued its work under the Meaningful Impact initiative by spending the day volunteering at Covenant House Toronto! As Canadaβs largest agency for homeless, trafficked, and at-risk young people, Covenant House offers 24/7 shelter, education, healthcare, counselling, employment services and so much more. The L5 team had the opportunity to tour the facility, witnessing firsthand the impact of Covenant Houseβs vital work, before lending a hand of their own by sorting donations and preparing lunch. It was a pleasure to help give back to the community and learn more about their mission to support the vulnerable youth who come through their doors. If you would like to learn more about how you can support Covenant House, please visit their website here: https://covenanthousetoronto.ca/
As the summer wraps up and the weather begins to change, we asked the Level5 team to share some picks from their bookshelves for our Fall Reading List. ππππ Here are some recommendations by our team: - Jordan Shapiro, Principal - This Must Be the Place by Shain Shapiro - James Hunter, Manager - Deacon King Kong by James McBride. - Sahar Jessa, Analyst - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus - Bashaar Hassan, Analyst - Atlas of the Heart by BrenΓ© Brown - Jonah Zgraggen, Consultant - The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous by Joseph Henrich Find out why they recommend these books to read here!
This year, Level5 Strategy was recognized by Consulting Magazine on their list of top "2023 Best Small Firms to Work For." In a recent interview with Consulting Magazine, our President, Michael Carter, delved into our firm's vision and upcoming strategies for the year ahead. Discover the driving forces behind our success and what sets us apart in the world of consulting! Check out our website for the highlights of his interview: https://lvl5.ca/2023bsf Read the full article by visiting the Consulting Magazine website here: https://www.consultingmag.com/2023/09/14/the-2023-best-small-firms-to-work-for-level5-strategy/?slreturn=2023092590314
The Level5 team had a blast attending the 2023 Ascend Canada Annual Conference! It was a great two days of participating in engaging sessions, listening to insightful speakers, and making new connections β all while celebrating and advancing Pan-Asian talent in the workforce. As a Gold Sponsor of Ascend Canada, Level5 is proud to support the organization with its vision to have a diverse and inclusive Canada where Pan-Asian talent can achieve their full potential.
A huge congratulations to our Principal, Laura Richard, for being recognized as a 2023 Future Leader by Consulting Magazine! ππ Laura's exceptional leadership sets a stellar example, exceeding expectations and promising a bright future for our organization and colleagues. π We're thrilled to have her on our team!