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The Rapid Evolution of the Print Service Provider: What Comes Next?
The Rapid Evolution of the Print Service Provider: What Comes Next?
The printing industry has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past few decades. Since the introduction of…
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The Hidden Knowledge Resource: How Smart Leaders Leverage Experienced Business Veterans
The Hidden Knowledge Resource: How Smart Leaders Leverage Experienced Business Veterans
In many older cultures, wisdom was revered. Elders were the cornerstone of decision-making, offering insights gained…
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The Two Faces of Micromanagement: A Path to Growth or Stagnation?
The Two Faces of Micromanagement: A Path to Growth or Stagnation?
Micromanagement. It’s often seen as a four-letter word in business.
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Waiting for the AI ‘Holy Grail’? Machine Learning and Advanced Algorithm Are Already Transforming Printing.
Waiting for the AI ‘Holy Grail’? Machine Learning and Advanced Algorithm Are Already Transforming Printing.
While Artificial Intelligence (AI) gets the headlines, the real revolution is already happening with machine learning…
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Letting Go to Grow: How Dropping Two Key Clients Turned Yorkville Printing Around
Letting Go to Grow: How Dropping Two Key Clients Turned Yorkville Printing Around
In my book ‘At the Helm – The 7 Step Guide to Excel at Strategy and Leadership‘ I share an example of a crucial…
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AI in the Printing Industry - Empowering You to Work ON Your Business, Not Just IN It
AI in the Printing Industry - Empowering You to Work ON Your Business, Not Just IN It
In one of my recent articles, I highlighted two trends transforming the printing industry. First, the convergence of…
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The Key to Your Winning Business Strategy is Hiding in Plain Sight.
The Key to Your Winning Business Strategy is Hiding in Plain Sight.
As the head of a company, you are responsible for its strategy. You already have a vision of where you want to steer…
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How Industry Trade Shows Can Shape Your Business Strategy.
How Industry Trade Shows Can Shape Your Business Strategy.
A couple of weeks ago, I attended the Printing United Expo in Las Vegas, where three major observations caught my…
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Maximizing Efficiency: The Synergy of Digital and Offset Printing!
Maximizing Efficiency: The Synergy of Digital and Offset Printing!
In the dynamic landscape of the printing industry, the ongoing debate often centers on how digital printing is…
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Decoding Silence: The Unspoken Language in Strategy Meetings
Decoding Silence: The Unspoken Language in Strategy Meetings
As someone who's been at the helm of various enterprises, I've come to appreciate the diversity within teams and the…
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Soms vragen mensen me waar ik mijn onderwerpen blijf halen. Alsof ik ergens een stoffig schuurtje heb waar ik iedere ochtend een nieuw thema uit…
Soms vragen mensen me waar ik mijn onderwerpen blijf halen. Alsof ik ergens een stoffig schuurtje heb waar ik iedere ochtend een nieuw thema uit…
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Buyers don’t care about your emotional attachment to the car. They care if it drives without stalling. Same with your business. You can love your…
Buyers don’t care about your emotional attachment to the car. They care if it drives without stalling. Same with your business. You can love your…
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Make Strategy Happen
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University of Antwerp
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Activities and Societies: 'Praeses' of the "Wikings", student organization at the University of Antwerp (formerly UFSIA)
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Volunteer Experience
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President
Beech Brooke Park Corporation
- Present 8 years 8 months
Environment
Manage, on a voluntary basis, a corporation that owns a 40 acres forest, qualified as conservation land. The corporation is co-owned by 20 neighbours. Dealing with the legal, fiscal and financial responsibilities of the corporation, as well as with the requirements set forth by the Ministry of National Resources and Forestry.
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English
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French
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German
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Flemish/Dutch
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New Year, New #DAM cohort! I am excited to introduce the #NextGeneration of #DigitalLeaders — over 150 fourth-year Graphic Communications Management…
New Year, New #DAM cohort! I am excited to introduce the #NextGeneration of #DigitalLeaders — over 150 fourth-year Graphic Communications Management…
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This is what I came for and I wasn't disappointed - Employee ownership pioneers Brendan Friesen of Centra Windows & Install Pros, Grant W., former…
This is what I came for and I wasn't disappointed - Employee ownership pioneers Brendan Friesen of Centra Windows & Install Pros, Grant W., former…
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An Exclusive Event for Printing Industry Leaders @ Printing United Expo! Why do successful leaders of growing PSPs seem to have the wind at their…
An Exclusive Event for Printing Industry Leaders @ Printing United Expo! Why do successful leaders of growing PSPs seem to have the wind at their…
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Another great workshop this week with the Graphic Communications Leadership Institute. Held in the heart of Washington DC, at The University Club of…
Another great workshop this week with the Graphic Communications Leadership Institute. Held in the heart of Washington DC, at The University Club of…
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Anticipation without action is just worry. The best print company leaders not only see the trend but move on it. They invest in automation before the…
Anticipation without action is just worry. The best print company leaders not only see the trend but move on it. They invest in automation before the…
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Across the country, TEC Canada members and Chairs are being recognized for the kind of leadership that shapes industries by transforming teams…
Across the country, TEC Canada members and Chairs are being recognized for the kind of leadership that shapes industries by transforming teams…
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✨ Visite inspirante chez Multi-Reliure ! ✨ Mercredi dernier, nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir Maghalie Rochette 🏆 cycliste canadienne de…
✨ Visite inspirante chez Multi-Reliure ! ✨ Mercredi dernier, nous avons eu le plaisir d’accueillir Maghalie Rochette 🏆 cycliste canadienne de…
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I retired in 2019 followed by retiring from my consulting practice in 2023. Well today was my formal retirement as I retired all of the awards…
I retired in 2019 followed by retiring from my consulting practice in 2023. Well today was my formal retirement as I retired all of the awards…
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The Future of Life at the Osaka Expo The Standard Finishing Systems team visited the Expo 2025 Osaka this weekend, where several countries shared…
The Future of Life at the Osaka Expo The Standard Finishing Systems team visited the Expo 2025 Osaka this weekend, where several countries shared…
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Closing One Door, Opening Another Big changes at In the Funnel! This week, I closed the door on our old office for the last time—and opened the…
Closing One Door, Opening Another Big changes at In the Funnel! This week, I closed the door on our old office for the last time—and opened the…
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Phipps Dickson Integria (PDI) is currently seeking a full-time Production Supervisor to join our team at our Kirkland facility. This role will…
Phipps Dickson Integria (PDI) is currently seeking a full-time Production Supervisor to join our team at our Kirkland facility. This role will…
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Happy Labour Day to everyone who spends their days working! Special well wishes, in no particular order, to the team at Astley Gilbert Limited for…
Happy Labour Day to everyone who spends their days working! Special well wishes, in no particular order, to the team at Astley Gilbert Limited for…
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✨ After 26 incredible years, I will be leaving Canon at the end of this month to start a new chapter elsewhere. Canon (formerly Océ) has been more…
✨ After 26 incredible years, I will be leaving Canon at the end of this month to start a new chapter elsewhere. Canon (formerly Océ) has been more…
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