Category: management consulting

XR Ignite Community Hub, located in Toronto, Canada, serves as a community hub and virtual accelerator for the extended reality (XR) sector. Its mission is to accelerate the development of market-ready B2B SaaS XR products and platforms across various industries, including retail, marketing, e-commerce, education, and training.

The hub facilitates networking and collaboration among XR startups, studios, and developers, connecting them with potential customers and partners globally. It offers mentorship and expert guidance to help these businesses thrive in the XR landscape. As a virtual accelerator, XR Ignite provides access to a broad network, propelling startups toward success in their growth journey.

The NoW of Work Inc. is a professional services firm whose focus is on building resilient organizations – those who are naturally innovative, agile and human-centered.

The world is changing at such a profound pace (technology, sharing economy, the connected generation and now COVID19) that modern leaders must move their organizations through high stakes transformations with calm, clarity, confidence, compassion, creativity and critical organizational capabilities.

If you’re looking to remain relevant and resilient through these exponential (and COVID19) times, contact us NoW.

The future of work isn’t on its way. It has arrived.
That’s why we exist. We are the NoW of Work.

rocky@nowofwork.com

MEIRA Consulting Inc. is a boutique software consultancy located in Vancouver, BC. Founded in 2018 by Rachael Radford, the firm specializes in technology strategy, project management, and change management. MEIRA operates as a solutions-agnostic advisor, focusing on client needs without vendor affiliations.

The company offers services that include aligning technology with business goals, overseeing project implementation, and driving user adoption to maximize returns on technology investments. MEIRA also conducts business assessments to identify operational gaps and create tailored solutions. They provide advisory frameworks for vendor selection and implementation roadmaps, ensuring clients have structured plans for deploying new systems.

MEIRA Consulting has a team of business consultants, analysts, and administrative staff, and is committed to enhancing operational agility for organizations looking to optimize their technology ecosystems.

Strategy Up is a business strategy and management consulting firm based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Operating under Telcovision Group LTD, it specializes in the information communication and technology (ICT) industry. As a 100% Canadian company, Strategy Up is dedicated to delivering customized solutions that enhance business efficiency and effectiveness.

The company offers a variety of services, including business management consulting and strategy development. Its consulting services are designed for quick implementation, allowing clients to see immediate value. Strategy Up tailors its projects to align with the specific needs and capabilities of each organization, focusing on both short-term and long-term strategies. The firm emphasizes a client-centric approach, working closely with business partners to ensure their needs are met effectively.

KOJO Institute is an equity consulting firm based in Toronto, founded in 1998 by Kike Ojo-Thompson. The firm is recognized for its leadership in equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) consulting, focusing on systemic change to create equitable cultures. Recently, KOJO Institute joined Deloitte Canada, enhancing its capacity to deliver impactful equity consulting services.

The institute offers a range of customized services, including equity-focused training and professional development workshops, organizational assessments, equity audits, and strategic planning. They facilitate critical conversations on race and inclusion, provide coaching and mentoring, and deliver expert-led keynotes and lectures. KOJO Institute also offers e-learning courses on foundational equity concepts and anti-Black racism.

KOJO serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including corporate clients like TD Bank and H&M, public sector organizations such as the RCMP and United Way, and educational institutions like the Toronto District School Board and York University. Their innovative approach emphasizes systemic accountability and aims to address institutional inequities through intersectional, anti-oppressive frameworks.

The Directorship is an IT advisory and assurance firm that combines industry expertise with a proven IT Directorship™ framework to deliver technology management solutions. We engage and work alongside our clients, aligning IT goals with business goals, to increase business value, improve service delivery and maximize return on IT investment. Our holistic approach to IT management, general controls, and cyber security ensures IT risk portfolios are optimized to drive better business performance.\We’re proudly part of the Kerrisdale Group of Companies.

Nikimac Solutions Inc. is a global transformation management consulting firm based in Ancaster, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 2011, the company specializes in organizational leadership, culture, and change management. It aims to drive business transformation through strategic restructuring, operational efficiency improvements, and technology alignment across various industries.

The core services offered by Nikimac include organizational change management, program and project management, leadership development, Lean Six Sigma implementation, and IT strategy and alignment. The firm develops and implements change strategies, oversees project management operations, and provides executive coaching and training programs. Nikimac also applies process improvement methodologies to optimize operations and supports digital transformation initiatives to align IT with business objectives.

Nikimac operates globally, providing tailored solutions for corporate restructuring and innovation-driven growth strategies. The company focuses on minimizing disruption during organizational shifts while enhancing competitive positioning for its clients.

Startop is an incubator located in Le Plateau-Mont-Royal, Quebec, dedicated to supporting women in entrepreneurship and the social economy. Founded in 2018, it is the only incubator in Quebec focused on women from diverse ethnocultural backgrounds. Startop empowers women by providing essential tools and community support to help them succeed in their entrepreneurial ventures.

The organization offers various services, including programs for exploring entrepreneurial potential, leadership development, practical workshops, and consultations. These services are designed to enhance skills and confidence while fostering connections among participants. Startop also assists organizations in transitioning to the social economy, helping them align their products and services with their missions. Through its initiatives, Startop has supported numerous women entrepreneurs and transformed several non-profit organizations, creating a vibrant community for women to thrive in business.

Inbo is a boutique consulting firm located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The company is dedicated to empowering leadership, teams, and organizations through transformative growth strategies. Inbo’s mission is to create meaningful change by investing in leadership development, team collaboration, and innovative ideas. They work with visionary clients who share a commitment to fostering positive impacts through connections and collaborations.

Inbo specializes in immersive, customized learning experiences tailored to the unique needs of each client. Their services include leadership development to help leaders thrive in a fast-paced environment, team development to enhance collaboration and performance, and the promotion of innovative strategies for organizational success. The team at Inbo consists of experienced professionals, including facilitators and senior consultants, who are committed to co-creating meaningful change within organizations.

Advanced Business Match (ABM) is an Indigenous-owned company based in Tla’amin, British Columbia, Canada. Founded in 2012, ABM connects First Nations with economic opportunities and fosters collaborations among purpose-driven businesses, Indigenous communities, and development corporations. The company focuses on supporting self-determination and environmental stewardship.

ABM provides a business matchmaking service and online community that includes exclusive private meetings for members, 14 specialized networks for sector-specific collaboration, and partnership development to connect small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with Indigenous organizations and investors. The company also offers membership networks for cross-sector collaboration and curates networking events to enhance business opportunities. ABM serves Indigenous communities, growth-oriented SMEs, and government and impact investors, emphasizing social impact and sustainable practices.