Note from Sue

According to the calendar, Spring is officially shifting to Summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Though in the Toronto area this season has brought constant weather surprises to keep us on our toes. So far I've sported a ski jacket and down mittens to my daughter's soccer game one week, a tank top to the next, and a turtle-neck sweater the week following. 'Variety is the spice of life' seems to be the mantra of the weather reporter these days!

Variety is a theme in my business of-late that I greet with considerably more relish. I'm currently enjoying a delightful mix of one-on-one coaching initiatives with corporate, entrepreneurial and career coaching clients. I've also been having a great time helping business teams do their best work with one another and demonstrate leadership in their organizations. As well, I've been enjoying a resurgence of interest in 360-degree feedback. Additionally, I am spending time in collaborative research with a U.S. colleague of mine, Gina Columna, President of G-Force International. You can read more about this research in my "Feature Blog Post" below.


In my previous Newsletter I announced that I am marking the 10th anniversary for Development by Design this month. Our celebration has been postponed, however, to September 28th , 2006, to enable some special client organizations to attend the event. I look forward to raising a toast to as many of you who can join as possible and I will certainly share a virtual toast with those of you who are at a great distance.

Savour the season!

Sue Edwards
President
Development-By-Design

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News & Upcoming Events

July 11th Sue Edwards presents
FUEL YOUR COACHING BUSINESS
THROUGH INNOVATIVE ALLIANCES

(Outside the Coaching Community!)
at the Hamilton and Area Coaches Association meeting at 7pm. Reserve here
http://www.hamiltonareacoaching.org/
Meetings.html.

September 18 Sue Edwards co-presents with her Associate, Gina Columna, President of G-Force International, at the North Carolina Annual SHRM Conference. Topic: The Leader Coach: Creating a Coaching Culture within Your Organization for Greater Success

September 19 Sue Edwards co-presents with Gina Columna at the North Carolina Annual SHRM Conference. Topic: Leaders of Color - What They Need and Want That You Must Know About! Reserve here http://www.revitalizehr.org/

September 28th Development by Design 10th Anniversary Celebration. Location: Mississauga, Ontario. Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Hold the date!!


Quick Links

Blog Post:
Just One Thing: Great Management, Great Leadership and Diversity

Leadership onboarding process

Blog Post

Successful Transitions for Leaders of Colour

Those of you who have known me for awhile appreciate how passionate I am about the topic of diversity and inclusion. I invite you to read more about my current research with my colleague Gina Columna into successful transitions for Leaders of Colour as they join new organizations or are promoted into senior leadership positions.

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