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Join us for a webinar on pivoting your business in the face of disruption. We discuss the mindset needed to pivot, establish business resilience, and become a customer futurist.Shakeel Bharmal's leadership experience includes serving as COO with Aga Khan Foundation Canada, as well as general manager of global logistics and director of marketing and sales effectiveness at Purolator.
COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation. Some small and medium businesses (SMBs) have pivoted operations online to build customer loyalty and recover revenue, while others have not been able to. Digital transformation is essential for building short-term as well as long-term sustainability. Looking ahead, it will be critical for SMBs to have a strong and dynamic online presence in order to be more resilient and ultimately, to thrive.
This webinar will feature Dave Friesema: CEO of Sleep Country Canada. He is leading Sleep Country through a large-scale and rewarding digital transformation, while remaining focused on customers, employees, and communities. Upholding values is even more important during times of change.
Moderating this discussion is Zabeen Hirji: Board Director at Sleep Country Canada, as well as Executive Advisor, Future of Work at Deloitte. Dave will candidly share his experiences, including challenging moments after the pandemic hit. He will provide practical advice on the digital journey, such as what worked and what didn't. There will be time for questions from the audience.
Watch the next instalment in the Economic Webinar Series about starting a business from your home, featuring: Frozan Sadat, Founder of Mission Cleaning Service, Hafiz Mitha, Founder & CEO of the Playcity App, and Isaac Achal, Founder of the Isaac Achal Corporation. Moderated by Al-Karim Khimji, Director of the Shirin Group.
The recent rapid growth in artificial intelligence, automation, and machine learning, as well as changes in the structure of work, have generated numerous questions about what the future of work will look like. The pandemic has accelerated a number of these changes in ways that would have been difficult to imagine. Understanding the challenges and opportunities these developments present us with will help us prepare for our participation in the future of work.Business journalist Ali Velshi joins Zain Velji for a conversation where they explore The Future of Work and how the Jamat can prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
COVID-19 has accelerated digital transformation. Some businesses have moved operations online to recover revenue while others have not been able to pivot quickly. As we look ahead, it will be critical for businesses to have a strong online presence to be more resilient and manage through the uncertainty ahead.This webinar features Tareq Hadhad, the award-winning Founder and CEO of Peace by Chocolate. He was joined by Natasha Walji, a Director at Google who advises companies about growing their business online. Tasneem Bandukwala, Executive Director of the Gerrard India Bazaar BIA in Toronto, will moderate this engaging discussion on digital best Cpractices, tactics, and insights about growing your online business.