Upcoming Webinars

Naim Cardinal, Indigenous hockey card collector, will provide a presentation about Indigenous influences in the game of hockey shown through the lens of hockey cards. Naim has been researching and studying Indigenous hockey history for almost a decade and has become a passion for him.The Indigenous Influences in Hockey presentation will discuss a number of Indigenous hockey players who have made it to the highest levels of hockey—the NHL—and will celebrate their careers and impacts on the game of hockey.Additionally, Naim will have his hockey card collection available for viewing which consists of every Indigenous player who has played in the NHL and has a hockey card made.Presenter: Naim Cardinal is nehiyaw (Cree) and a proud member of Tallcree Tribal Government (First Nation) located in Treaty 8 territory of Alberta. Naim grew up in Fort Vermilion, AB. which is approximately 650km north of Edmonton; however, he is currently living as a guest in the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the syilx (Okanagan) Peoples in Kelowna, BC. He is a husband to his wife, Melanie, who is Secwepemc, and the father of three children Amelia, Augustine, and Alden. Naim is a former high school teacher who currently works at UBC Okanagan as an Educational Facilitator and works to educate students, staff, and faculty about Truth and Reconciliation as well as Indigenous culture, history, and perspectives.Naim has been collecting hockey cards for 25 years as he started as an 8-year-old in 1989 but took a break from 1994 until 2004. After a decade of being back in collecting hockey cards, in 2014, he decided to focus his energy into putting together a collection of one rookie card of every player of Indigenous (First Nations, Metis, and Inuit) descent. Since then, his collection has been dedicated to documenting and sharing the accomplishments, histories, experiences, and ancestry of each player via his website. His hockey card collection has opened the doors for many opportunities to educate others and to create a special set of Indigenous hockey cards with Upper Deck called the First Peoples Rookie Cards. Naim also views his collection as a way of connecting to the community and inspiring Indigenous youth by sharing the stories of the Indigenous hockey players who have found success inside and out of the game of hockey

We know there are life-changing benefits for young people who participate in sports and physical activity. And we – like you – want to keep them enjoying and participating in PE for as long as possible.We also know it can be helpful to provide students with a pathway to move from broad general education to senior phase to help them make the most of the PE curriculum.Sports Leaders (and Dance Leaders) are programmes developed to help provide this pathway.During curriculum time, learners can take these additional qualifications, which aim to develop essential leadership skills (such as communication, teamwork and organisation) whilst engaging in PE. They can then build on their work to move from a Level 4 to a Level 5 in dance leadership, or Level 6 qualification in sports leadership, progressing into the senior phase with additional skills under their belt for their future.What you will learnJoin us to understand how the Sports or Dance Leaders Programmes can:Complement and enhance the PE curriculum in your school.Give students further qualifications (without taking up additional time on your part).Provide students with an additional 14 UCAS points if they undertake the Level 6 in Sports Leadership.Provide Insights points for your school.Contribute to the Scottish Attainment Challenge.To give us time to answer all questions, spaces are limited to 30 and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.  We look forward to meeting you then!DetailsDate: Tuesday, 8 October 2024Time: 16:00 – 16:30 (with time for Q and As)HostsNic Rodger, Development Officer – ScotlandRob Watson, Business Development Manager

Top teams affect performance: Organizations led by highly effective executive teams achieve three times the average revenue growth, profitability, and total shareholder return.Join our leadership experts for an exclusive webinar to discover the learnable and applicable collective behaviors that directly contribute to such high levels of effectiveness on senior leadership teams. Additionally, we'll explore practical approaches that these teams can adopt to improve how they work together and foster an organization-wide culture centered around teaming and collaboration.There will be an opportunity for Q&A.Presenters: Gregory LeStage - Partner, Executive Coach, and Team Effectiveness Expert, Bain & Company; Sara Nilsson DeHanas - Partner and Executive Coach, Bain & Company; Pete Gerend - Partner and Executive Coach, Bain & Company.

This webinar is designed to equip professionals who work with middle and high school students from military families with the skills and knowledge necessary to support students and communities affected by traumatic events (e.g., school/community violence, natural disasters). This informative and interactive session focuses on understanding trauma responses, implementing effective communication strategies, creating supportive environments, recognizing signs of trauma in students, and fostering resilience. Additionally, the presenter shares real-life examples of what working with children following traumatic events looks like. This session aids professionals in developing comprehensive approaches to aid in the recovery and well-being of students and the wider community.Learning Objectives:In this webinar we will:1. Understand the psychological and emotional impact of trauma on students and identify its signs and symptoms.2. Learn effective communication techniques and strategies to create safe and supportive environments.3. Implement practices that foster resilience and recovery in the school community.Presenter: Michael Rovaris, LCSW - Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Georgetown University Medical School.

Do you use Excel to create pivot tables, perform T-tests, regression, and charts? Are you sick of drowning in broken formulas and anxiously searching for meaning amongst thousands of numbers?In this webinar you will learnTAKE A BREATH.It's time to (ex)celerate out of this messEasier to use than SPSS. Sexier than PowerPoint. More flexible than Excel. Online and interactive. Jump into the future of market research with Displayr.Tackle survey data like never beforeSave so much time and effort with automation (good-bye headache inducing spreadsheets!)Achieve a 0% error rateOpen a world of new possibilities with advanced stat testing and data vizAll of this with one complete, tool. Discover the world beyond Excel.

Storing files and information in Cloud environment has become a necessity in place of maintaining physical infrastructure on-premises, driven by lower IT spend on storage resources in a Cloud environment. This trend of cloud first is expected to grow at a staggering 25% CAGR.The ease of storing unlimited volumes of information in Cloud Storage systems like OneDrive elevates the overhead of monitoring and administering corrective actions when data breaches occur. Often, the two activities, storing files and monitoring for exposure, are mutually exclusive, like in the following scenario:Action 1: An Employee uploads a file containing sensitive data to OneDrive.Action 2: An alert is raised to a Security personnel who has minimal understanding of why the alert was raised.Having to manage such as scenario at scale, where thousands of alerts have to be monitored and remediated becomes error prone and leaves potential gaps in the security posture, leading to:Exposure of Intellectual PropertyMalware creepFile sharing leaksA policy-driven, feedback-enabled approach which puts your security in the core, becomes a necessity to keep on top of an efficient security lifecycle.Join us in this webinar on Data Loss Protection and Prevention, to learn how to implement an end-user centric, policy-driven and feedback enabled framework to safeguard your corporate information.Speaker: Aravinth Ramachandran - Director, SW Engineering, Barracuda Networks.

A good marketing plan can help launch a new business or grow an existing one, however common marketing mistakes can quickly derail your best efforts.Why not learn from other marketers’ mistakes rather than making your own? Join us to learn the 10 all-too-common marketing mistakes businesses of all size make and how to avoid them in order to maximize your sales and marketing initiatives.This webinar will cover:10 common marketing mistakes and how to avoid themHow to prioritize your marketing effortsHow to build a solid foundation for your business by having a well-defined target audienceOptimizing your website for your target audience and how to motivate them to take actionPresenter: Victoria Byrne - Founder, Creative Marketing Services, Inc.

The importance of security in industrial devices is evolving from a recommended practice to an absolute necessity. The forthcoming EU Cyber Resilience Act will impose substantial penalties on device manufacturers who do not meet the mandated security standards. In this session, you will gain insight into essential security requirements and discover how Toradex and Torizon can help.Key TakeawaysUnderstand what the Cyber Resilience Act could mean for youExplore the essential requirements outlined in the ActDocumentation and DeclarationsIncident ReportingMitigation and Software UpdatesLearn how you can stay ahead and be well-preparedDiscuss your security concerns with our expertsWe will also have a dedicated live Q&A towards the end of the webinar.Speaker: Jon Oster, Platform Development Lead - Torizon, Toradex.

Join us for an insightful session with leading experts in Endourology as we explore the latest innovations in Retrograde Intrarenal Surgery (RIRS). This webinar will highlight the game-changing technologies revolutionizing the field, providing a comprehensive understanding of the tools and techniques available today.With advancements in flexible ureteroscopes, laser lithotripsy, and auxiliary devices, the choice of technology in RIRS can significantly impact outcomes. Our distinguished panel will delve into the criteria for selecting the most effective and appropriate technology based on clinical scenarios, patient factors, and procedural complexities.Whether you are an experienced urologist or someone keen to enhance your knowledge in minimally invasive stone management, this webinar will offer valuable insights into optimizing RIRS practices for improved patient outcomes.Key Learning Objectives:• Understand the latest technological advancements in RIRS.• Learn how to select the appropriate technology based on specific clinical needs.• Explore real-world case studies demonstrating successful RIRS procedures.Speakers:Aminr LAKMICHI | Morroco | ModeratorDaniele CASTELLANI | Italy | ModeratorG. Zeng | China | Topic: Suction SMP vs Suction UASWojciech Krajewski | Polland | Topic: Suction during ECIRS : Does it really help?V. Gauhar | Singapore | Topic: Suction modality in the future : What are my choices ?V.Chandra Mohan | India | Topic: Use of suction sheaths in childrenM. Can KIREMIT | Turkey |Topic: Suction sheaths vs Suction scopes : Which one and why?

Addressing the feelings of others in the workplace can be a terrifying proposition. For many leaders, asking what lies behind the actions and reactions of their people is akin to opening Pandora’s box. They don’t want to find out what’s lurking inside. Many managers don’t know how to deal with — and they fear — their employees’ emotions.Leaders of these organizations have good reason to be scared. After all, few of us know how to handle emotions (let alone handle them at work). Many of us have not learned how to tend to our feelings and those of others. So isn’t it better to sweep all those pesky emotions under the rug and carry on as if they don’t exist? The answer is an unequivocal no!Instead of spending time and money dealing with inappropriate behaviors and disrespectful communications stemming from emotional issues in your workplace, address those issues directly by dealing with your feelings and the feelings of your people head-on.In this session, you will learn the emotional skills and mental strategies needed to be stronger and more intelligent than your feelings and help others learn to explore their emotions. Emotions should not be feared but celebrated. A wealth of amazing possibilities are available if we learn to harness the superpower of our feelings.Learning ObjectivesDiscover the systemic problems with ignoring emotions in the workplaceLearn why emotions matter and reduce the fear of tending to them at workIdentify the emotional skills and mental strategies to be stronger than your feelingsGain a deeper awareness of your emotional makeup and how that helps and hurts your leadership effectivenessSpeaker: Carolyn Stern - President, El Experience.