Description

This course is designed to help People Managers attract and retain engaging employees through an understanding of generational and cultural aspirations and their need for personal & professional development.

Price: $795 + HST. CHPTA Members may use 2 module credits to take this course.

Instructor:

Gerry Lubanszky is the President of Goto Market Solutions, a leader in New Business Development in the consumer goods industry in Canada.  He is a lifelong student of the art of sales and the science of marketing and the harmonious blending of the two in this dynamic world of market analytics.  With over thirty years within the CPG industry in Canada in several senior roles, Gerry has a reputation as a transformational leader with an outstanding track record of successfully launching exciting new consumer products with all of Canada's major retailers, wholesalers and industrial distributors for many years. Building on this experience, Gerry has been training and mentoring both executives and undergraduate business students alike for the past ten years on evolving best practices in agile sales and marketing strategies & techniques.  He recently became a certified executive and business performance coach.  He has an affinity for translating business segment strategies into storytelling roadmaps and initiatives used in consulting leaders and their teams implementing successful go-to-market strategic plans.

John M Dawson, Vice President Global Human Resources Delivery, Scotiabank

With over 38 years of Banking experience, John is a passionate and energetic HR leader who achieves results by developing high performing teams and people. Unique domestic and international experiences spanning 30 countries in Leadership, HR Strategy, Relationship Management, Recruitment, Employee and Labour Relations, Talent Management and Optimization and Effectiveness. Fellow of the Institute of Canadian Bankers, Personal Financial Planner, Former volunteer chair of the Oakville Waterfront Festival.

CHPTA's Skills Training Program is comprised of various professional development courses to help those in the home products industry advance their careers or grow their businesses. They can be taken by anyone but are ideal for young and up-and-coming managers or new entrepreneurs to the industry who are looking for practical, affordable training. Courses will be taught by professional instructors who have experience working within the Canadian industry and can pass on their valuable knowledge.