Organizational Growth through Executive Support and Training
Our Services
Executive Consulting
Customized service built around your needs and budget in areas such as Board or Organization Development/Evaluation, Meeting Facilitation, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Community Engagement, Policy Reviews, Conflict Resolution; Organizational Communications, and Corporate Retreats.
Rates: $75 per hour or $575 per day, plus tax. Travel costs as per provincial policy, and $15/hr of travel time. [Note: A detailed budget will be created with you in advance to incorporate all services needed.]
Grant Writing
Develop and write grant applications, prepare monitoring updates as required, evaluate success, and/or write a final report if needed. [Note: A detailed budget will be created with you in advance to incorporate all services needed.]
Rates: (a) $36 per hour for initial application, plus tax, with an additional $9 per hour only if the application is successful. [For example, if an application takes 30 hours, the fee charged is $1,080; if it is successful there will be an additional charge of $270, for a total of $1,350.] (b) Grant management and/or reporting at $45 per hour, with in-person meetings at $75 per hour. (c) Any necessary travel will be an additional cost and billed at provincial policy, and $15/hr of travel time if needed.]
HR Support
Executive support in a wide array of Human Resource activities such as Leadership Recruitment or Evaluation, Coaching, Workplace Reviews, HR Investigations, Mediation, Succession Planning, and Employee Engagement.
Rates: $75 per hour or $575 per day, plus tax. Travel costs as per provincial policy, and $15/hr of travel time. [Note: A detailed budget will be created with you in advance to incorporate all services needed.]
Organizational Review
Review organizational structure, processes, policies, and practices in order to provide a report with recommendations for any desired changes.
Rates: (a) $75 per hour for all in-person meetings; (c) $45 per hour for all document reviews, analyses, research and report writing. Travel expenses as per provincial policy, and $15/hr of travel time. [Note: A detailed budget will be created with you in advance to incorporate all services needed.]
Meeting Facilitation
Some large scale or sensitive meetings, like strategic planning or town halls, can benefit from having an external Facilitator set up a collaborative process to guide the group towards a specific outcome or goal. As a neutral party, the Facilitator can ensure full participation, keep the meeting on track, navigate potential obstacles, and manage conflict constructively.
Rates: Including all background planning, document preparation, meeting facilitation, Summary Report, and a Debriefing after the meeting: $795 for meetings up to 3 hours; $895 for 4-5 hour meetings; $995 for 6-8 hour meetings. Travel expenses as per provincial policy, and $15/hr of travel time.
Training Workshops
A number of 3-hour workshops are available: (1) The Science & Art of Time Management at Work; (2) The Theory & Practice of Effective Meetings; (3) Community Engagement in the Public Arena; (4) Budgeting for Non-Profit Boards; (5) Change Leadership during Chaotic Times; and a 6-hour workshop on Building Better Boards and Councils through Effective Governance;
Rates: $399 per workshop for 3-hour workshop and $795 for 6-hour workshop, plus tax, travel costs as per provincial policy, and $15/hr of travel time.
Keynote Speeches
Topic can be customized to client needs but could include topics such as:
Brave New World: The Changing Workplace
Embracing Change in Chaotic Times
Lessons from the School of Life
Ten Commandments for Effective Leadership
Technology and AI: Friend or Foe?
Rates: $795 plus tax, and travel as per provincial policy, and $15/hr of travel time.
We are now taking fall and winter bookings for our most popular time management workshop - or combine it with 1 or 2 of the workshops listed earlier to create a one-day (6-hour) session!
The Science & Art of Time Management at Work (3 hours)
1. Identify time wasters, focus on priorities, and highlight positive habits for successful time management;
2. Increase understanding of strategies for dealing with distractions and managing negative practices that interfere with time management effectiveness;
3. Distinguish between what is important, what is urgent, and what can wait for later;
4.Learn how to apply time-saving strategies to enhance performance, control the workday, and achieve goals.
5. Create greater opportunity for success through a clear focus on goals and priorities;
6. Develop an effective way to say “No,” or delegate when necessary, and define expectations for what you can do;
7. Explore ways to streamline workflow and create a system that works for you and your workstyle;
8. Consider ways to use technology effectively as a tool in time management;
9. Achieve greater job satisfaction by managing work efficiently and effectively.
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Why is this a good opportunity?
§ Cost effective training for a whole group or team
§ No need to incur travel costs
§ Relevant to all individuals and groups
§ Good team building experience
§ Flexible timing can include evenings or weekends
§ Opportunity to tailor the session to your needs
§ High quality content with practical strategies for immediate use
§ Facilitated by a consultant with 25+ years of executive and adult education experience
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FULL DAY SEMINAR OPTION:
We also offer a full day (6-hour) option by combining this Time Management workshop with any 1 of the following workshops:
· The Theory & Practice of Effective Meetings: Effective meetings are critical to the success of any organization. This workshop offers practical advice to ensure meetings are purposeful, productive, and achieving their intended outcomes.
· Budgeting for Non-Profit Boards: Designed to give people with limited budget experience practical strategies to oversee budget planning and accountability in non-profit organizations.
· Community Engagement in the Public Arena: Explores ideas to engage communities and allow stakeholders to have input to planning and decision making in organizations.
· Building Better Boards & Councils through Effective Governance: Helps board members understand the nature of their governance role and how it can best contribute to an organization’s overall success.
· Change Leadership in Chaotic Times: Learn how to lead an organization through times of significant change to ensure future success.
The cost for this one-day seminar option is $795 + tax, travel expenses as per provincial guidelines, and $15/hour of travel time.
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To book your session, or request more information, you may contact me (David) at 780-982-3295 or ride56@telus.net. (A deposit of $100 is normally required to confirm a booking.)
Payment can be by cheque, e-transfer, or credit card…. and by purchase order for public sector entities.
“Organizational Growth through Executive Support and Training”
Meet your Consultant
Dr. David Rideout
Executive Consultant
David spent half of his career in Alberta and half in Newfoundland & Labrador. He has served as a Teacher, School Principal, Director (CEO) of Education, Superintendent (CEO) of Schools, and Director (CEO) of Child & Family Services. In addition, he has served as a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary and given workshops at local, provincial and national events.
David’s educational background includes three degrees (B.A., B.Ed., and M.Ed.) from Memorial University and a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree from the University of Toronto.
About
our company
Nexus: the point where different ideas come together
NEXUS Consulting & Training offers you exceptional service at a very reasonable cost, tailored to your needs, budget and timelines.
Areas of specialty include organizational effectiveness, board development, change management, leadership recruitment, communications, HR reviews, and community engagement.
With 28 years of Executive, Board and Adult Education experience, your Consultant will work closely with you to identify your needs and develop a plan to meet your objectives. While we can make suggestions, your input will shape the services offered and reflect your budget limitations.
If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.
-African proverb
