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Rachel O'Connor Oct 29, 2026

Shaping the Future with Michele Romanow

What does good governance look like through Michele Romanow’s eyes? Insights on innovation, AI, and the power of human judgment…

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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 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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Watson Oct 26, 2021
October is Women's History Month

The theme this year is Women Making History Now. As a woman-founded, woman-led firm, WATSON is proud to champion history-making…

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Watson Sep 01, 2021
What makes a Great Director Orientation

Ask any new director about their orientation process and you’re likely to hear: “it was helpful but it was too…

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