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Jodi Butts Sep 24, 2026

What Makes a Great Director? The Watson Director Competency Framework

Skills and experience tell you what a director brings to the table. Competencies tell you how they will contribute. Here…

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Watson May 31, 2022
Asian Heritage Month

Continuing a Legacy of Greatness May Was Asian Heritage Month Asian Heritage Month has been an opportunity for us all…

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Watson May 01, 2022
International Women's Day 2022

This year’s International Women’s Day theme is #BreakTheBias. Many organizations are making progress with their DEI initiatives, but gender bias…

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Watson Apr 25, 2022
Why do you serve on your NFP Board?

WATSON Celebrates Non-profit Volunteer Board Day (BC) – Hear from the WATSON Team Why They Serve On Their Not-For-Profit Board.…

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Watson Apr 01, 2022
Jodi Speaks - McCarthy Tétrault Advance™: 12th Annual National Retail and Consumers Markets Summit

WATSON’s Jodi Butts presented at the McCarthy Tétrault Advance™: 12th Annual National Retail and Consumers Markets Summit, together with Awi…

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Watson Mar 17, 2022
5 Ways to Make the Most of your Next AGM

Non-profit directors, got AGM on your mind? You’re probably thinking about whether it’s online (again) or if it’s a good…

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Watson Mar 01, 2022
Black History Month at WATSON

Black History Month has been an opportunity for the WATSON team to reflect on why we study history. We created…

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Watson Feb 16, 2022
Diversity in Decision Making at the Board

Dear Reader, This is a model which I developed over 30 years ago to help me make and implement decisions…

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Watson Jan 10, 2022
WATSON Continues to Expand Ontario Presence

We are thrilled to continue WATSON’s expansion in Ontario!

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Watson Oct 28, 2021
WATSON Becomes a BC Benefit Company

WATSON is thrilled to be part of the first wave of BC companies to become a Benefit Company. This further…

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