The Strategic Leadership Forum – the Toronto Society for Strategic Management is North America’s largest member-driven association focusing on issues relating to strategic management and leadership. Our members benefit from our networking opportunities, publications, and programs that are timely, relevant and compelling.

My New Me,  My New World,  and

My New Organization

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This spring the SLF launched a series of innovative new programs focusing on the current economic downturn.  These events were entitled  My New Me,  My New World,  and  My New Organization.  Over 100 Toronto-area executives participated in these lively panel discussions. 

View CBC-TV’s video coverage of The COLISEUM event

The COLISEUM was an exciting competition in which Tom Schopf, inventor of The Wedgie, an innovative new tri-athlete cycling accessory, was awarded first prize for “best business pitch.” This unique event offered five entrepreneurs the chance to present new business concepts to a panel of leading Canadian executives.

Dianne Buckner, host of CBC’s Dragons’ Den and the new Fortune Hunters series chaired the event and was the keynote speaker.  Our three judges were: Cora Tsouflidou, founder of Chez Cora, Ajay Virmani, President & CEO of Cargojet, and Michael Medline, Chief Corporate Officer & President, Diversified Businesses, Canadian Tire Corporation.

Book Club Spurns Bottom Line Only Focus
Download Rick Spence’s article in The National Post

Rick Spence from The National Post participated in the SLF book group discussion focusing on “Leadership in the Era of Economic Uncertainty” by Ram Charan. Spence filed his report on May 25, 2009.  Read the article to discover how the national media perceive how the SLF delivers its four pillars: relevant and timely topics, diverse and engaged members, interactive and thought-provoking formats, in convenient and congenial settings.