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Simplifying levulinic acid conversion towards a sustainable biomass valorisation

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C9GC04306C, Paper
Chiara Defilippi, Daily Rodríguez-Padrón, Rafael Luque, Cristina Giordano
In the range of biomass valorisation, hydroconversion of levulinic acid (one of the products of the hydrolysis of lignocellulosic biomass) was tested for the first time using nanosized Ni3N and Ni0 catalysts, with very promising results alongside high stability.
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One-pot hydrodeoxygenation of biomass furan derivatives into decane under mild conditions over Pd/C combined with phosphotungstic acid

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00428F, Paper
Song Li, Long Yan, Qiying Liu, Jianguo Liu, Qiyu Liu, Wei Fan, Xuelai Zhao, Xinghua Zhang, Chenguang Wang, Longlong Ma, Qi Zhang
One-pot hydrodeoxygenation of δ-furfurylidenelevulinic acid over Pd/C combined with phosphotungstic acid through successive hydrogenolysis and HDO of furans and lactones.
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Methylation-triggered fractionation of lignocellulosic biomass to afford cellulose-, hemicellulose-, and lignin-based functional polymers via click chemistry

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00451K, Paper
Kentaro Miki, Hiroshi Kamitakahara, Arata Yoshinaga, Yuki Tobimatsu, Toshiyuki Takano
This paper reports a new concept for the biorefinery of lignocellulosic biomass where the derivatisation and fractionation of lignocellulose are accomplished at the same time.
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Sustainable synthesis of cobalt and cobalt oxide nanoparticles and their catalytic and biomedical applications

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00885K, Critical Review
Siavash Iravani, Rajender S. Varma
Recent advances and essential challenges as well as catalytic and biomedical applications of cobalt oxide and cobalt nanoparticles are highlighted.
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Aqueous miscible organic layered double hydroxides as catalyst precursors for biodiesel synthesis

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00571A, Paper
Chunping Chen, Maxwell Greenwood, Jean-Charles Buffet, Dermot O'Hare
Surface area and basicity density dependence of base-catalysed transesterification of sunflower oil by potassium salt prepared AMO-layered double hydroxides.
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Eco-friendly and sustainable synthesis of biocompatible nanomaterials for diagnostic imaging: current challenges and future perspectives

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00734J, Critical Review
Ghazaleh Jamalipour Soufi, Siavash Iravani
Current advancements, important challenges and future perspectives of biocompatible nanomaterials for diagnostic imaging are discussed as well as their greener synthesis.
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New biobased-zwitterionic ionic liquids: efficiency and biocompatibility for the development of sustainable biorefinery processes

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC01002B, Paper
Gaël Huet, Monica Araya-Farias, Ranim Alayoubi, Sylvain Laclef, Benjamin Bouvier, Isabelle Gosselin, Christine Cézard, Romain Roulard, Matthieu Courty, Caroline Hadad, Eric Husson, Catherine Sarazin, Albert Nguyen Van Nhien
A combination of experiments and modeling reveals the influence of alkyl chain lengths in biobased ZILs on the biocompatibility towards various microorganisms.
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Synthesis of amorphous Geobacter-manganese oxide biohybrid as efficient water oxidation catalysts

Green Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/C9GC04353E, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Shafeer Kalathil, Krishna Katuri, Pascal Saikaly
The development of low cost and efficient oxygen evolution reaction (OER) catalyst has paramount importance to meet future sustainable energy demand. Nature’s photosynthetic machinery deploy manganese-based complex in photosystem II...
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Thermophilic bio-electro CO2 recycling into organic compounds

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00320D, Paper
Open Access
Laura Rovira-Alsina, Elisabet Perona-Vico, Lluís Bañeras, Jesús Colprim, M. Dolors Balaguer, Sebastià Puig
Many industrial combustion processes produce carbon dioxide (CO2) at high temperature, which may be electrically recycled into valuable chemicals using microorganisms as catalysts.
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Ga/ZSM-5 catalyst improves hydrocarbon yields and increases alkene selectivity during catalytic fast pyrolysis of biomass with co-fed hydrogen

Green Chem., 2020, 22,2403-2418
DOI: 10.1039/C9GC03408K, Paper
Kristiina Iisa, Yeonjoon Kim, Kellene A. Orton, David J. Robichaud, Rui Katahira, Michael J. Watson, Evan C. Wegener, Mark R. Nimlos, Joshua A. Schaidle, Calvin Mukarakate, Seonah Kim
An integrated experimental and computational study to understand the catalytic upgrading of biomass vapors into high yield of alkenes.
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Synthesis of renewable C–C cyclic compounds and high-density biofuels using 5-hydromethylfurfural as a reactant

Green Chem., 2020, 22,2468-2473
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00195C, Paper
Taimei Cai, Qiang Deng, Hailong Peng, Jin Zhong, Rui Gao, Jun Wang, Zheling Zeng, Ji-Jun Zou, Shuguang Deng
Renewable C–C six-membered ring compound and high-density biofuel are synthesized using 5-hydromethylfurfural as a reactant.
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Sustainability by design: automated nanoscale 2,3,4-trisubstituted quinazoline diversity

Green Chem., 2020, 22,2459-2467
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00363H, Paper
Open Access
Mojgan Hadian, Shabnam Shaabani, Pravin Patil, Svitlana V. Shishkina, Harry Böltz, Alexander Dömling
Automated, one step, nanoscale synthesis of 2,3,4-trisubstituted quinazoline derivatives using positive pressure facilitated dispensing to access a very large chemical space exemplified by more than 1000 compounds.
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Novel insights into biomass delignification with acidic deep eutectic solvents: a mechanistic study of β-O-4 ether bond cleavage and the role of the halide counterion in the catalytic performance

Green Chem., 2020, 22,2474-2487
DOI: 10.1039/C9GC02569C, Paper
André M. da Costa Lopes, José R. B. Gomes, João A. P. Coutinho, Armando J. D. Silvestre
The potentiality of acidic deep eutectic solvents for β-O-4 ether bond cleavage is herein demonstrated from a mechanistic point of view.
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Synthesis of bioderived polycarbonates with adjustable molecular weights catalyzed by phenolic-derived ionic liquids

Green Chem., 2020, 22,2488-2497
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00493F, Paper
Wei Qian, Lei Liu, Zengliang Zhang, Qian Su, Weizhen Zhao, Weiguo Cheng, Li Dong, Zifeng Yang, Ruibing Bai, Fei Xu, Yanqiang Zhang, Suojiang Zhang
Phenolic ionic liquid structure can be designed readily to control the molecular weight of isosorbide-derived polycarbonates.
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Fabrication of highly proton-conductive chitosan whole-bio-membrane materials functionalized with adenine and adenosine monophosphate

Green Chem., 2020, 22,2426-2433
DOI: 10.1039/C9GC04104D, Paper
Guanglei Zhao, Yuanyuan Chen, Xiao-Feng Li, Sihan Zhang, Yuanqiu Situ
A successful strategy to prepare novel proton-conductive chitosan membrane biomaterials functionalized with adenine and adenosine monophosphate via a one-pot grafting procedure.
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A non-phosgene process for bioderived polycarbonate with high molecular weight and advanced property profile synthesized using amino acid ionic liquids as catalysts

Green Chem., 2020, 22,2534-2542
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00265H, Paper
Zhencai Zhang, Fei Xu, Yaqin Zhang, Chenhao Li, Hongyan He, Zifeng Yang, Zengxi Li
Bio-based polycarbonate with high molecular weight and advanced property profile was synthesized using amino acid ionic liquids as catalysts.
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Reusable, homogeneous water soluble photoredox catalyzed oxidative dehydrogenation of N-heterocycles in a biphasic system: application to the synthesis of biologically active natural products

Green Chem., 2020, 22,2575-2587
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00569J, Paper
S. Srinath, R. Abinaya, Arun Prasanth, M. Mariappan, R. Sridhar, B. Baskar
Herein, a simple and efficient method for the oxidative dehydrogenation (ODH) of tetrahydro-β-carbolines, indolines and (iso)quinolines is described using a reusable, homogeneous cobalt-phthalocyanine photoredox catalyst in a biphasic medium.
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Using dialkyl amide via forming hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents to separate citric acid from fermentation broth

Green Chem., 2020, 22,2526-2533
DOI: 10.1039/C9GC04401A, Paper
Lijuan Liu, Qifeng Wei, Yong Zhou, Xiulian Ren
The separation of citric acids was realized by utilizing hydrophobic deep eutectic solvents (DESs), which were formed by using N,N-dibutylacetamide as a hydrogen acceptor and citric acid as the hydrogen bond.
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Double-metal cyanide as an acid and hydrogenation catalyst for the highly selective ring-rearrangement of biomass-derived furfuryl alcohol to cyclopentenone compounds

Green Chem., 2020, 22,2549-2557
DOI: 10.1039/C9GC04432A, Paper
Xiang Li, Qiang Deng, Lian Yu, Rui Gao, Zhikun Tong, Chenxi Lu, Jun Wang, Zheling Zeng, Ji-Jun Zou, Shuguang Deng
Herein, novel green synthetic routes to 4-hydroxy-2-cyclopentenone (HCP) and 2-cyclopentenone (CPE) from biomass-derived furfuryl alcohol via double-metal cyanide catalysis are proposed.
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Visible Light-Induced Aerobic Oxidation of Diarylalkynes to -Diketones Catalyzed by Copper-superoxo at Room Temperature

Green Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00975J, Communication
Vaibhav Pramod Charpe, Arunachalam Sagadevan, Kuo Chu Hwang
We have developed the visible light induced simple copper(II) chloride catalyzed the oxidation of diarylacetylenes to -diketones by molecular oxygen at room temperature. The in-situ generated copper(II)-superoxo complex is a...
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Bio-based benzoxazine surfactant from amino acid

Green Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00218F, Paper
Zheng Wang, Shu Yao, Kun Song, Xinjian Gong, Sujuan Zhang, Sheng Gao, Zaijun Lu
A novel bio-based benzoxazine (Ca-g) surfactant was synthesized via a Mannich reaction using renewable glycine and cardanol as raw materials. The structure of Ca-g was characterized by NMR, FT-IR, and...
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Sustainable remediation with an electroactive biochar system: mechanisms and perspectives

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00717J, Critical Review
Zhonghao Wan, Yuqing Sun, Daniel C. W. Tsang, Deyi Hou, Xinde Cao, Shicheng Zhang, Bin Gao, Yong Sik Ok
Biochar-based carbocatalysis is synergized from electroactive components including reactive-active moieties, metals, defective sites, heteroatoms, and graphitic structure for sustainable remediation.
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Continuous hydroformylation of 1-decene in an aqueous biphasic system enabled by methylated cyclodextrins

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00820F, Paper
Open Access
K. U. Künnemann, L. Schurm, D. Lange, T. Seidensticker, S. Tilloy, E. Monflier, D. Vogt, J. M. Dreimann
Long-term applications of cyclodextrins in the aqueous biphasic hydroformylation of higher olefins with high selectivities and simultaneous catalyst recycling.
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Highly efficient bioconversion of flavonoid glycosides from citrus-processing wastes in solvent-buffer systems

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00669F, Paper
Yucong Zou, Xuan Xin, Haixia Xu, Hongwei Yuan, Xiaofeng Li, Yigang Yu, Guanglei Zhao
The present study demonstrates that whole-cell catalysis is a good choice to hydrolyze citrus flavonoid glycosides and their derivatives.
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Role of life-cycle externalities in the valuation of protic ionic liquids – a case study in biomass pretreatment solvents

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00058B, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Husain Baaqel, Ismael Díaz, Víctor Tulus, Benoît Chachuat, Gonzalo Guillén-Gosálbez, Jason P. Hallett
The combination of LCA and monetization has revealed that protic ionic liquids can be sustainable alternatives to conventional solvents.
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Achieving visible light-driven hydrogen evolution at positive bias with a hybrid copper–iron oxide|TiO2-cobaloxime photocathode

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00979B, Paper
C. Tapia, E. Bellet-Amalric, D. Aldakov, F. Boudoire, K. Sivula, L. Cagnon, V. Artero
H2 is an environmentally-friendly fuel that would allow for a circular economy but its sustainable production from solar energy and water using stable, efficient and scalable Earth-abundant materials, remains a challenge.
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Ethyl lactate participated three-component dehydrogenative reactions: biomass feedstock in diversity oriented quinoline synthesis

Green Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00738B, Communication
Lu Yang, Jie-Ping Wan
Ethyl lactate participated three-component dehydrogenative reactions: biomass feedstock in diversity oriented quinoline synthesis
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Development and validation of an ecofriendly HPLC-DAD method for the determination of oleuropein and its applicability to several matrices: olive oil, olive leaf extracts and nanostructured lipid carriers.

Green Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00965B, Paper
Amaia Huguet-Casquero, Tania Belen Lopez-Mendez, Eusebio Gainza, Jose Luis Pedraz
Oleuropein is a natural ingredient largely used in nutritional supplements. This study reports on the development, validation and application of an HPLC method based on UV-vis detection for determining oleuropein...
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Sulfonic acid modified hollow polymer nanospheres with tunable wall-thickness for improving biodiesel synthesis efficiency

Green Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00905A, Paper
Wenliang Song, Yu Zhang, Anuraj Varyambath, Ji Su Kim, Il Kim
Precisely designing the morphology and size of nanostructures is vital in green chemistry as various advanced applications depend upon the shapes and dimensions of the functionalised materials. Herein, we report...
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Functionalized magnetic nanosized materials for efficient biodiesel synthesis via acid–base/enzyme catalysis

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00924E, Critical Review
Anping Wang, Putla Sudarsanam, Yufei Xu, Heng Zhang, Hu Li, Song Yang
This critical review introduces the preparation methods, structural and performance control, protection, and functionalization of magnetic nanoparticles as easily recyclable and efficient heterogeneous catalysts for biodiesel synthesis.
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Photoreforming of food waste into value-added products over visible-light-absorbing catalysts

Green Chem., 2020, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC01240H, Paper
Open Access
  This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence.
Taylor Uekert, Florian Dorchies, Christian M. Pichler, Erwin Reisner
Food and mixed wastes are converted into H2 and organics over CdS and carbon nitride photocatalysts.
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Reporting the unreported: the reliability and comparability of the literature on organic solvent nanofiltration

Green Chem., 2020, Accepted Manuscript
DOI: 10.1039/D0GC00775G, Perspective
Hai Anh Le Phuong, Christopher F Blanford, Gyorgy Szekely
Organic solvent nanofiltration (OSN) is an energy-efficient separation technique that has the potential to improve environmental sustainability in many industrial sectors, including food processing, biorefineries, and in the production of...
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Autobiography of a person who insisted on writing one




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British Columbia HR Assistant

Instant access to the complex and varied information necessary for working with employment standards. British Columbia HR Assistant is uniquely designed to provide you with federal and British Columbia employment law. You'll gain instant access to primary documents, including the legislation you need to make informed decisions. You'll receive thorough expert analysis of the topics as well as substantial coverage of case law through historical and ongoing case law reporting and helpful practice tips.

Topics covered:

  • Minimum age
  • Personnel records
  • Minimum wage/overtime payment of wages
  • Hours of work
  • Payment of wages
  • Statutory holidays
  • Vacations
  • Leaves of absence
  • Termination
  • Privacy in the workplace
  • Immigration
  • Practice tips

Features & Benefits

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Archived Webinar - The Art of Influence in the Workplace


"I have definitely learned more about this topic after the seminar. As a planning manager, i could apply what I have learned today to my job when interacting with senior management and co-workers."

- Robert Yeung, Planning Manager

"The webinar was very effective from the perspective of a leader."
- Suzanne Barker, CGA



Webinar information current as of November 20, 2008

At one time or another, we've all thought back to important meetings with colleagues and wished they had gone better? But rest assured that preparation can be even more important than hindsight. With the right training, you can approach your next meeting or conversation with a greater understanding of how to build rapport, and with better techniques for establishing credibility, dealing with conflict and moving people to action.

Learn how to:  

  • Gain buy-in from an individual or a group
  • Get individuals to open up to your perspectives
  • Flex your communication style to deal with conflict or to motivate
  • Deal with conflict in an influential manner
  • Understand how different people communicate

Speaker

Suzanne Stevens is the President, and Founder of Ignite Excellence Inc. (www.igniteexcellence.com), a training and development company specializing in influential face-to-face communications. Suzanne is highly sought-after, energetic speaker who has traveled all over North America, Europe, Africa, and Australia to train and keynote speak.

Suzanne has more than 20 years of experience in sales, marketing, and training. She has trained more than 10,000 people at every level of corporate structure, building verbal and kinetic communication skills that drive competitive advantage and differentiation at both an individual and corporate level. Many leaders in their field use training programs from Ignite Excellence. Clients' industries include Engineering, Accountants, Health Care, Technology, Manufacturing, Finance, Architecture, Media, and Public Relations. Suzanne was recently the keynote speaker at the Consulting Engineers Conference, and at FIDIC Conference (International Federation of Professional Engineers). Suzanne is a member of Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.

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Archived Webinar – How to Build Morale in Tough Times


"I am happy to say "How to Build Morale in Tough Times" webinar exceeded my expectations. It had information that was useable and realistic. I enjoyed hearing from speakers with years of experience that have been able to see results based on their recommendations."

- Lynda Donnachie, Human Resources Manager

"The webinar was easy to follow. The facilitators were very knowledgeable and interesting to listen to, and provided practical guidelines for building morale not only in tough times but at all times. A webinar is a great way to share information."
- Laurie Bellay, Human Resources Coordinator


Webinar information current as of April 30, 2009  

In this tough economic climate, building and maintaining high employee morale is critical to the health and competitiveness of your organization. Motivating and encouraging innovation is especially needed when you are asking employees to do more with fewer resources. During this archived webinar you will learn what is required at the corporate, team and individual level to build morale and engage your employees in tough times.

Areas to be covered:
  • Factors that increase/decrease morale
  • Corporate, team and individual responsibilities during tough times
  • Strategies to increase your personal sphere of influence and personal control
  • How to reduce fear and anxiety within your organization
  • HR's role and responsibilities
  • Best practices for private, not-for-profit and public organizations
  • How to weather the ups and downs through the power of your employees

Speakers

Jenny Lewis
Jenny Lewis founded LEWCO Consulting Inc. in 1991, a company that focuses on building great businesses by building great people! She collaborates with organizations to achieve business results by creating engaging and empowering work environments. Her innovative approach to designing and implementing performance programs always start and are aligned with the client's strategic goals. She has over 27 years business experience including 17 years experience in leadership training

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Archived Webinar - Talent Management - <i>How to Build a Successful Leadership Pipeline</i>

"today's session provided great insight to the importance of developing a formal program and continuous evaluation of the program"

- Susanne McCarroll, Human Resources



Webinar information current as of June 12, 2008

This archived webinar will help you learn techniques and strategies to ensure your company has the leadership it needs in the years ahead. With these skills you can help your business overcome the negativity caused by attrition of senior managers, address the anxieties of managers fast-tracked to senior roles, and tackle problems caused by the loss of intellectual capital and organizational memory. Our goal is to help you manage this transition with a clear strategy and organization.

Learn how to:  

  • Gain insight into your own negotiation style
  • Take necessary steps to effectively prepare for negotiation
  • Negotiate as part of a team
  • Read non-verbal communication
  • Develop skills to influence others
  • Employ key strategies to build trust and gain respect for your ideas
  • Overcome objections and resolve issues
  • Manage difficult interactions and build positive relationships

Speaker

Wayne Rawcliffe, B.A., B.Ed., MBA, CHRP, RODC, is the founder and principal consultant at Senga Consulting Inc. He is recognized for bringing humour, positive energy, creativity and a wealth of ideas to his work with clients in discovering and implementing measureable solutions. As a facilitator, instructor and coach Wayne’s clients benefit from over 25 years of organizational effectiveness experience in improving individual, team and organizational performance. Wayne has worked extensively with all levels of leadership in public, private and not for profit sector organizations to successfully develop and implement organizational improvement initiatives. As an active member of the business community, Wayne is involved with the Vancouver Board of Trade, BC Human Resource Management Association, Vancouver Enterprise Forum, BC Organizational Development Network, High Impact Network and the International Registry of Organizational Development Professionals and is a contributing editor of CCH Canadian Ltd. Ultimate HR Manual, Western Edition.

Format

The following is required to access the archived webinar:

  • Flash Player installed in your computer
  • an Internet connection
  • a sound card

This archived webinar will include:

  • PowerPoint presentation with slides
  • Speaker and facilitator voice-over pres

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Archived Webinar - Mentorship Programs that Drive Results - <i>Best Practices and Implementation</i>

"Excellent information. Time well spend. Organizational readiness assessment information will be very helpful in determining start time for a mentorship program in our organization. When the time is right, this training has provided an excellent platform from which to set up a successful mentorship process."

- Suzie O'Neill, Human Resources Manager

"This session was valuable and had a useful structure with great tips for coordinating and supporting a mentorship program."
- Brenda Mercer, Career Consultant



Webinar information current as of November 6, 2008

Do you know how to create, implement and monitor sustainable mentorship programs in your workplace? If you want to assess your organization’s readiness for a new mentorship program, or if you’re trying to revive a struggling or dormant mentoring program, you’ll want to purchase this archived webinar.

Learn how to:  

  • Dispel the myths of mentoring
  • Determine drivers for mentoring, establish goals and roles, and develop a communication plan
  • Recruit, select and match mentors and mentees
  • Adopt best practices to achieve your mentoring program’s goals
  • Develop strategies to address common mentoring challenges
  • Assess your organization’s readiness to implement a mentoring program

Speaker

Jenny Lewis is the owner of LEWCO Consulting Inc., a company that focuses on building great businesses by building great people! She collaborates with organizations to create sustainable coaching and mentoring processes. Her innovative approach to designing, implementing and monitoring mentoring programs always start and are aligned with the client’s strategic goals. She has over 27 years business experience including 17 years experience in leadership training and development and performance consulting. Jenny also co-founded, designed and currently instructs the ‘Leadership Certificate program specializing in Leadership Coaching’ at Vancouver Community College.

Elaine Scollan is a senior associate with LEWCO and brings an extensive background in communications and mentoring. She has spent 27 years in Radio Broadcasting business focused primarily in news and information. Elaine has been the voice of hundreds of commercials and promos for a number of clients including non profit. Not only does Elaine have the ability to voice and deliver a variety of products bu

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Archived Webinar - Jump Start Your HR Strategy - <i>How to Evaluate, Improve and Communicate a Winning HR Strategy</i>

Webinar information current as of October 9, 2008

 

When is the last time you really took stock of your HR strategy? Have you linked that strategy to your overall business plan? Do you have metrics in place to monitor its effectiveness? If your answers are shaky to any of these questions, your organization would benefit from some solid professional advice.

Learn how to:

  • Audit your current HR strategy or plan
  • Successfully link your HR strategy to the overall business strategy
  • Analyze and prioritize areas for strategic improvement
  • Develop a step by step plan for improvement of your HR strategy
  • Present the case for strategic changes to your superiors
  • Communicate the strategic changes to your organization
  • Measure strategic improvement
  • Make the connection between HR Strategy and return on investment

Speaker 

Tim McConnell, B.A, M.P.A., SPHR is a Senior HR Strategist with McConnell HR Consulting Inc. in Ottawa. He has over 25 years experience in Human Resources management, both as a Director of HR and as a senior HR consultant. Tim provides strategic HR guidance to senior executives and clients in the public, private and not-for-profit sectors.

He is a winner of the Ross A. Hennigar Memorial Award from HRPAO. He is the published author of several articles on HR management, Compensation and Organization Design. Tim is a past-President of the Ottawa Human Resources Professionals Association (OHRPA) and a past-President of HRPAO.

McConnell HRC provides services to clients in three key areas: Human Resources Strategy, Compensation and Organization Design.

Format

The following is required to access the archived webinar:

  • Flash Player installed in your computer
  • an Internet connection
  • a sound card

This archived webinar will include:

  • PowerPoint presentation with slides
  • Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions.

There is no time limitation in usage, you can play, pause and stop the presentation at your convenience.

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Archived Webinar - How to Implement Effective Performance Management Programs


"The content and models for this session on "How to Implement Performance Management Programs" were extremely relevant and will be immediately applicable in our municipal government environment. Thank you for providing useful tools we can incorporate to enhance our organization's performance management process."

- Franci Carr, Organizational Development Specialist

"This session was very well presented with relevant material for professionals whose goal is to development a performance management program with a strategic impact on their organization."
- Monique Moreau-Gray, Director, Human Resources



Webinar information current as of December 4, 2008 

Performance management is one of the most complex and demanding issues facing HR practitioners today. An organization’s need for effectiveness or competitive advantage and an individual’s need for recognition, development and job satisfaction can often create a dynamic paradox in the design and management of an effective program. Contemporary models of performance management are now overturning long-held assumptions and methodologies. Competence, creativity and technical understanding are fundamental to designing and implementing a model that is right for your organization. This archived webinar offers a unique opportunity to tap into a wealth of practical experience from two seasoned consultants and practitioners who have extensive international expertise in the subject.

Learn how to:

  • Build the foundation for performance management
  • Overcome implementation challenges
  • Benchmark against emerging best practices

Speakers

Sue Traynor is the Head of Leadership Development at Transport for London in the UK. She is responsible for the alignment of the strategy underpinning performance management, leadership development and the active management of talent in order to support the vision and strategic goals of the organization. Sue works to develop capability at the senior level by raising standards of leadership and creating targeted interventions designed to support the performance goals of both current and future leaders in the organization.

Bill Bradford is a Senior Consultant with Performance Management Consultants. He has extensive experience in all aspects of hum

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Archived Webinar - Effectively Manage Difficult Interactions


"Good discussion of issues and examples of how to handle challenging situations."

- Robert Aceti, Webinar Participant

"Very informative with practical applications."
- Maja Winter, Webinar Participant



Webinar information current as of June 17, 2008  

This archived webinar is designed to help you learn techniques and strategies not only for diffusing others but for managing your own emotions at these challenging moments. With these skills, you’ll be able to tackle everything from figuring out your own triggers and what your body language conveys, to boundary setting during a challenging conversation, to finding the right time and place to initiate a difficult interaction. Our goal is to help you keep your cool and approach those difficult situations with more confidence, so you resolve them more effectively and show your employees that you’re proactive in creating a tension-free workplace.

Learn how to:

  • Manage yourself during difficult interactions
  • Be proactive vs. reactive
  • Understand your triggers and sync your body language to your message
  • Plan the right time and place for a challenging conversation
  • Master the art of constructive feedback
  • Know when to use empathy, sympathy and apology

Speaker

Bina Feldman is a corporate training consultant and coach specializing in Personal & Professional Development. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master’s Degree in Communication Disorders. She is a member of the Canadian Society of Training & Development (CSTD) In the field of Training and Development since 1984, Bina has grown her business to deliver training across many industries and in the public sector. As a performance coach, she has helped business and professional people with communication and leadership skills.

Bina taught Presentation Skills and Public Speaking at the University of Toronto, School of Continuing Studies from 1981 – 1992 and has delivered Presentation Skills training nationally and internationally. Bina leads a training company and con

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Archive Webinar - Webcast - Resolve Employee Performance Issues – <i>How to Implement a Management Process That Works!</i>

This webcast was recorded on May 15, 2007

Do you manage one or more employees? Do you require the skills to actually resolve performance issues and effectively manage difficult situations? Are you looking for practical, hands-on tools and techniques to help you implement a performance management system that works? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you need to purchase Resolve Employee Performance Issues: How to Implement a Management Process That Works!

Agenda

  • Accurately identify sources of performance issues
  • Implement an effective performance management process
  • Develop performance objectives and goals for individual employees
  • Conduct successful performance reviews
  • Create personal development plans
  • Respond effectively to difficult situations

Format  
Participate right from your desk or office. All you need is an Internet connection and a sound card.

This archived webinar will include:

  • PowerPoint presentation with slides
  • Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions

 

The Speaker  
Michelle Chambers, MEd, CHRP, CTDP, has over 18 years of proven and successful management, leadership and consulting experience, including work with three of Canada's top 50 employers. Prior to establishing her organizational learning and development practice, she was responsible nationally for leadership and management development for Telus Mobility/Clearnet Communications. She has also held senior consulting and management roles with Royal Bank of Canada, Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals and General Motors of Canada.

Michelle works collaboratively with her clients to create sustainable change and to inspire and ultimately increase individual and an organization's effectiveness. Her work with clients has resulted in increased sales revenue; increased employee retention; decreased turnover of staff; increased work satisfaction and performance; decreased operating-costs; and enhanced capabilities for individuals, teams, and organizations. Furthermore, communication skills have been enhanced, leadership has become more focused, and employees have become more engaged.

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Archive Webinar - Negotiate Effectively in the Workplace - Develop key skills to influence others and build positive relations

This webcast was recorded on February 21, 2008

Negotiations happen every day in and outside of your workplace. Every time you communicate with your manager, discuss projects with employees and cross-functional teams or work with outside suppliers – you are negotiating.

Communicating your ideas clearly, gaining buy-in and building trust are critical in today's business world. Negotiating effectively results in respect for your ideas and transforms difficult interactions into positive relationships.

Purchase Negotiate Effectively in the Workplace: Develop Key Skills to Influence Others and Build Positive Relations and gain the essential tools and practical strategies required to recognize your own personal negotiation style, negotiate effectively in the workplace and achieve the results you desire.

Agenda 

  • Gain insight into your own negotiation style
  • Take necessary steps to effectively prepare for negotiation
  • Negotiate as part of a team
  • Read non-verbal communication
  • Employ key strategies to build trust and gain respect for your ideas
  • Overcome objections and resolve issues
  • Manage difficult interactions and build positive relationships

 

Format
Participate right from your desk or office. All you need is an Internet connection and a sound card.

This archived webinar will include:

  • PowerPoint presentation with slides
  • Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions

The Speaker
Colm Brannigan, MA, LLM (ADR), CMed, is the Principal of Mediate.ca Dispute Resolution Services and has been a full-time mediator, arbitrator and facilitator since 1999. with experience in family, estates, employment and commercial (including IT and IP) disputes. In addition to his dispute resolution practice, he has participated as a speaker in professional development programs for the Ontario Bar Association, the Law Society of Upper Canada, Osgoode Hall Law School of York University and Upper Canada Dispute Resolution. He is also a Co-Lecturer at the forthcoming 4th Advanced Legal Negotiation conference in Toronto.

Colm has been a part-time Professor in both mediation and law at both Humber and Sheridan Colleges. He is the Founder/Moderator of "Mediate-Canada", an ADR listserv hosted by Google Groups, and Co-Chair of the ADR Institute of Ontario Technology & IP Section. He is a member of the ADR Institute of Ontario, the Ontario Bar Association – ADR Section, the American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution and various other professional organizations. Colm was a member of the Toronto Mandatory Mediation Roster from 1999 until 2005 and is a member of the World Intell

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Archive Webinar - Engage the Generations - How to evaluate, improve, and maintain employee engagement across your multi-generational workforce

This webcast was recorded on March 25, 2008

Employee engagement is a real challenge in today's multi-generational organization, including yours. As an HR professional you must take employee engagement to the next level. A multi-generational engagement program that fits your organizational needs is critical. Achieve higher productivity, motivation, and retention by understanding, developing and maintaining employee engagement in the new workforce. Purchase this archived webinar and gain the essential tools and practical strategies required to understand your organization's generational mix, develop a multi-generational engagement program, and implement your program effectively.

Agenda 

  • Understand and define the different generations in your organization
  • Engage each of the four generations
  • Identify the influencers of engagement of your organization's generational mix
  • Evaluate existing HR practices for engagement across the generations in your organization
  • Jump-start engagement across different generations by tailoring your HR strategies to your company's generational mix
  • Present the case for a multi-generational employee engagement program

 

Format
Participate right from your desk or office. All you need is an Internet connection and a sound card.

This archived webinar will include:

  • PowerPoint presentation with slides
  • Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions

The Speaker
Barbara Adams, CHRP, BA, is a senior business executive with over 20 years' experience within the human resources field. As Managing Director of HR architects, she provides business consulting mainly in the creative implementation of human resources strategies, objectives, and processes; the facilitation of strategic planning, workshops, and management retreats; and the design of people-oriented workplace practices. She also provides ongoing human resources consulting on a contract basis.

Previously the Vice-President of Human Resources for one of the 50 best employers in Canada, Barbara is a Certified Human Resources Professional, a Certified Chief Executive, a Certified Compensation Professional and holds a BA in Business Administration (Entrepreneurial Leadership). She is past Chair of the Fraser Valley Advisory Council for the BC Human Resources Management Association, instructor of Human Resources Management for Langara College in the Business Administration Certificate Program, and instructor of Operating the Small Business in the Small Business Management Certificate Program.

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<strong>Archived Webinar - Make the Leap from Manager to Coach</strong> - <em>Key Coaching Skills to Empower Employees and Drive Results</em>

Webinar information current as of May 29, 2008

Making the leap from manager to coach plays a critical role in every workplace. Whether the focus is on providing regular constructive feedback, monitoring relationships, ensuring to maintain harmony in teams or learning to communicate like a coach, our Webinar can guide managers to develop these and other proven coaching and leaderships skills. This interactive Webinar can help you gain essential tools and practical strategies required to make the leap from manager to coach in your workplace. This is your opportunity to gain vital coaching skills to make you more effective as a manager and get your employees more engaged ensuring a more motivated and productive employee in the workplace.  

Learn how to:  

  • Differentiate between managing and coaching
  • Identify critical coaching success factors
  • Communicate like a Coach
  • Develop a successful mentoring relationship
  • Provide constant and constructive feedback
  • Coach the difficult employee - how to pinpoint the problem
  • Engage employees to create a productive environment
  • Use tools that can develop the maximum potential of all employees
  • Coach in a cross functional team
  • Coach a team vs. the individual

Speaker

Sara Lee, CHRP, CGA has over 18 years of combined human resources, finance and management consulting experience. Throughout her career, Sara has worked with public and private, union and non-union organizations in a variety of business sectors including oil and gas, engineering, real estate, manufacturing, information technology, health services, and financial services.

Format

The following is required to access the archived webinar:

  • Flash Player installed in your computer
  • An Internet connection
  • A sound card

Each archived webinar consists of a recording only of the live event. There is no time limitation in usage, you can play, pause and stop the presentation at your convenience.

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Archived Webinar – How to Engage Employees


"This webinar was excellent. It provided me with some direction on how to deal with an ongoing employee issue."

- Jolene Seip, Bast's Tire Service Ltd.

"The speaker clearly communicated and emphasized the important key drivers used to engage employees."
- Tina Vedovat, Nimlok Canada Ltd.




Webinar information current as of May 14, 2009

CCH's How to Engage Employees will provide tools and techniques to assist you in managing the distractions that face your employees on a daily basis and refocus them on company objectives. In today's volatile landscape, there is no other single variable that can produce bottom line results like your employees. Employee Engagement is the critical mandate of the HR department. Add value, contribute to the bottom line and Engage your Employees for success!

Areas to be covered:
  • The key drivers behind employee engagement
  • The critical impact of managers on employee engagement and the employment relationship
  • The importance and methods for measuring employee engagement at the management level
  • Strategies for enhancing management capabilities
  • The complexities behind the employee-manager relationship
  • Specific management behaviours that drive employee engagement

Speaker

Barbara Adams
Barbara Adams is a business executive with over 25 years' experience within the human resources field. As Managing Director of HR architects, Barbara specializes in bringing a business approach to an organization's people practices. Applying a coaching style, she takes a creative yet structured approach to the implementation of human resources strategies and ideas; the design of people oriented workplace practices; and the development of people within these organizations. In presentations and projects, Barbara works to translate theoretical concepts into practical and realistic applications by the organization and the individuals within those organizations.

Format

The following is required to access the archived webinar:
  • Flash Player installed in your computer
  • an Internet connection
  • a sound card

Each archived webinar consists of a recording only of the live event. There is no time limita

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Archived Webinar - Succession Management


"An excellent information tool that helped to shed some light on a difficult subject in today's business environment for individuals who might not know where to start."

- Ryan Dejneha, Human Resources Administrator

"The information provided during the webinar was useful and I will be able to integrate some best practices into our current succession planning process."
- Tammy Stevenson, Human Resources Advisor



Webinar information current as of March 26, 2009 

The responsibility of developing and finding tomorrow's leaders today is a daunting task. This archived webinar will teach you how to audit your current succession initiatives while ensuring your planning integrates with broader corporate strategies. You will also gain insights into employer best practices and common pitfall as well as the tools and techniques you need for developing current initiatives into winning succession management programs.

Learn how to:

  • Ensure that succession planning integrates with broader corporate strategies and plans
  • What is the goal of succession planning
  • What role corporate culture plays in succession planning
  • Utilize resource planning to support succession planning
    • The importance of having a strong assessment tool for evaluating competencies
    • How to balance internally focused succession plans with an understanding of the talent available externally
    • Resource planning tools that support succession planning
  • Develop an action plan for succession planning

Speakers

Sandra Weeks
Sandra Weeks brings over 20 years of consulting experience managing a wide range of human resource projects in all industry sectors. She also has extensive experience in designing and delivering professional development activities for human resources professionals. Specifically, she has over 15 years experience as an Instructor in the WorldatWork Certification program, delivering certification courses in Total Rewards, Base Pay Design and Performance Management. In a

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Archive Webinar - Webcast - Improve Workplace Performance through Effective Coaching and Communication

This webcast was recorded on November 16, 2006

Want to transform your employee unit into a high-performance team? It's been proven time and time again that when you use effective coaching and communication strategies, you can easily motivate your employees to reach higher levels of productivity. Improve Workplace Performance Through Effective Coaching and Communication is loaded with tips on how to motivate your employees and improve the dynamics of your team.

Agenda

  • Discover key strategies to boost employee motivation
  • Pinpoint the major roadblocks to successful teamwork
  • Identify strategies to overcome these roadblocks
  • Understand the "hows" of effective communication
  • Avoid pitfalls of poor communication habits
  • Encourage your team members to maximize their work performance by utilizing five key coaching skills
  • Make the connection between dedicated coaching and return on investment

Format
Participate right from your desk or office. All you need is an Internet connection and a sound card.

This archived webinar will include:

  • PowerPoint presentation with slides
  • Speaker and facilitator voice-over presenting the slides and answering pre-recorded questions.

The Speaker
Tammy Dewar, PhD, has been a coach for organizational leaders since 1996, with over 20 years' experience designing and delivering leadership and learning solutions. She will provide you with practical knowledge and step-by-step guidance to help you successfully coach your team, boost employee morale, facilitate effective communication, and drive higher performance.

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Archived Webinar - Workforce Planning


Webinar information current as of December 2, 2010

Bonus Material: A copy of the supporting paper and a complete Question and Answer document prepared by the speaker will be provided in this archived webinar.

In a period of uncertainty and high turnover, workforce planning is an important element of an organization's overall strategic plan. Being proactive in anticipating workforce needs helps to maximize organizational efficiencies and avoid unnecessary costs that commonly result from unanticipated change. Today's HR professionals must have a clear understanding of how to develop an effective workforce plan that will cultivate organization-wide efficiencies. Learn how to better prepare for HR related contingencies that could prevent an organization from reaching its strategic goals.

Key Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the relevance of linking the workforce plan to the organizational strategic plan
  • Recognize the value of executive buy in to the success of the workforce plans
  • Appreciate the need for preplanning
  • Understand the importance of organization wide involvement in the development and maintenance of the workforce plan
  • Understand how the workforce plan impacts the various functions of HR
  • Appreciate and communicate the significance of ongoing measurement and revision

Speaker

Kathline Holmes, CHRP

Kathline Holmes, President of Gailforce Resources is an engaging and dynamic speaker who has a passion for people and a talent for aligning people and processes to business goals. A Certified Human Resources Professional with HRM training from Cornell University, she serves on the BC Human Resources Management Association Advisory Council for the Southern Interior Region and contributes articles as an HR expert and mentor for HEART Business Journal for Women.

With almost two decades of experience in management, career counselling and workshop development and facilitation, Kathline combines her vast experience, knowledge and skills to offer services that assist businesses to create a workforce with the characteristics and qualities required to drive their desired outcomes. She takes pride in providing up to date information to meet the human resources needs faced by business today.

Format

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Archived Webinar - Top HR Trends for 2012

For many people, trends are either for (1) the bean counters upstairs to find more reasons to slash our budgets or (2) the organizational leadership to find more reasons for us to do more with less. These perceptions could not be further from the truth. While the improper use of trends lends itself to the boring staff meeting and Death by PowerPoint full of meaningless statistics; trends in all actuality provide a window into the organizational external environment and provides a roadmap to the direction the organization should be headed. This direction could be to capitalize on organizational strengths, take advantage of short lived market opportunities, avoid situations that emphasize organizational weaknesses or to prepare for a potential crisis either financial or operationally.  While the effective presentation of trends can provide critical environmental intelligence to the senior leadership; it is the integration of that intelligence into human resource (HR) plans, aligning the revised strategic and operational plans to the business model and aggressively implementing those plans that will provide organizations the critical edge over their competition.

What are trends? How important are they? Why should we use them? How do I integrate trends into my HR plan?  How do I align the changed plan into my firm’s business model/ What are the leading HR trends for 2012?  How do I recognize and measure success if I use the trends in my planning efforts? While these questions may seem daunting, today’s HR professionals must have a clear understanding of how to effectively use HR trends as a critical management  tool to update and improve their HR plan so that it effectively  meets organizational needs based on the business model  and implement an HR plan that effectively addresses the challenges and opportunities presenting by the HR trends in 2012 and provide an organization the flexibility, agility and nimbleness to retain its completive edge

Learning Objectives:

• Understand what trends are, their importance, their value as intelligence and as environmental tools
• Understand the principles behind using HR trends as environmental intelligence and management tools.
• How to develop and integrate metrics into the trend analysis and plan development process. How to recognize success.
• Understand the leading HR trends for 2012.
• Understand how to use HR trends as environmental intelligence and management tools and how to incorporate trends into HR operational and strategic planning efforts.

This Webinar Includes:

•  PowerPoint presentation with slides 

The following is required to access the archived webinar:

  • Flash Player installed in your computer
  • an Int

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