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A gathering of random reflections from Atlantic Chamber CEO Sheri Somerville about business and other matters in Atlantic Canada.
Monday, May 4, 2020The 'What If' Conversation
Although it can be uncomfortable to consider, the "what if" conversation is critical, no matter the organization's size or shape. This is good insight from McKinsey & Company. What if your leader is no longer there?
Tuesday, January 8, 2019A Must Read for Leadership
I love my profession, sailing and travel. So I was surprised to read a book on vacation I thought would fuel my desire to sail abroad, but that turned out to be an amazing leadership book.
Sheri Somerville
Friday, August 17, 2018It’s Time to Stretch Ladies
No, you’re not late for yoga class. The kind of stretching I’m referring to is within the halls of your workplace and in business. There has been much discussion of late regarding women’s underrepresentation in the C-Suite and in Boardrooms. Granted yes, some of this is due to exclusion and other factors beyond our control, but some things we can control, and we should be taking a stronger hand in how our future unfolds.
Sheri Somerville
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Business Truth & Reconciliation
The Atlantic Chamber of Commerce takes proactive steps to promote reconciliation and respect for Indigenous rights within the corporate sector. In response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 92, the Chamber urges its members to embrace the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a guiding framework.
Recognizing the importance of education, the Chamber encourages businesses to provide comprehensive training for management and staff on the history of Indigenous peoples, including the legacy of residential schools, Indigenous rights, and Aboriginal-Crown relations. Emphasizing intercultural competency, conflict resolution, and anti-racism, these efforts aim to foster a more inclusive and harmonious corporate environment rooted in mutual understanding and respect.
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