Please forward your email to Dr. Yuill who will provide you with the webinar details.
Showing posts with label OpenSpace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label OpenSpace. Show all posts
29 October 2012
Summit - Promoting the pet experience, roles and responsibilities
Dr. Drew Van
Niekerk and Dr. Cheryl Yuill invite you to continue the Summit OpenSpace Forum
discussion ‘Promoting the pet experience, roles and responsibilities’ via a
webinar, tomorrow Tuesday, October 30 at 9 a.m. MST.
27 September 2012
2012 OpenSpace Sessions set to move the Industry
The 2012 OpenSpace Session in the Victoria Room of the Chateau Lake Louise on Friday, October 12, is designed to provoke dialogue between thought leaders of the companion animal industry.
Through these conversations, the industry develops strategies and evolves to meet changing times, ideas, technologies and obstacles. In addition to conversations that may arise from the ‘facts and evidence’ Sessions on Thursday, key industry stakeholders are bringing forward seven primary conversations:
2012.A George Potter – The CEO of Alberta Animal Services revives a conversation initiated in 2007 to organize a National Organization for the Professionals who enforce and investigate on behalf of pets and people in our communities. A leading question – How do we encourage national standards and increase respect for the role of these professionals in our communities?
2012.B Dr. Liz O’Brien – The CEO of Cats clinics in Hamilton and the National spokesperson for the 2011 Year of the Cat initiative, explores taking the Care for Cats movement to the next level. A leading question - How do we make the national cat initiative sustainable in our communities over the long term?
2012.C Larry Evans – Creating a non-profit vessel for industry collaborations and national initiatives. A leading question – How could a Summit Foundation operate, be governed and determine the industry consensus for the funds supplied to these initiatives?
2012.D Kate MacDonald – Chief Executive Officer of OSPCA has been exploring how Humane and Rescue organizations can change to be effective and sustainable both now and in the future. Leading questions include: What will these organization look like? What will change in their mandate? How will they be funded?
2012.E Drew Van Niekerk – A Nationally recognized Veterinarian helped develop Canada’s largest practice aggregator. Drew is thinking about the gap between what veterinarians and service providers provide and what pet owners want. A leading question – What changes will be necessary for the industry to deliver the healthcare and experience pet families desire?
2012.F Kristin Williams – Executive Director of the Nova Scotia SPCA has been thinking about how governance can be improved in the Humane and Rescue sector. A leading question – How can we attract board members and provision them to be successful understanding the organization, the core objectives and their role in governance?
2012.G Louis McCann – The Executive Director of the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada [PIJAC Canada] has been thinking about the role of member retailers and service providers in each community. Leading questions include: As we move toward social media and the experience economy, what are the new roles for these service providers in our communities? How can we move toward these roles without creating unintended consequences for the industry and the pet families we serve?
Throughout these conversations, topics may arise and gain the support of delegates during the opening session on Friday. The vision for OpenSpace is to embrace evidence and develop strategies needed in our communities, our regions and our industry. Outcomes produced may include recommendations for the organizations that govern our industry, toolkits for the agencies that support pet families in our communities and/or a consensus for priorities that can be supported by all stakeholders in the industry.
Visit these conversations online in the LinkedIn Summit Group to add your comments and perspective.
Get the facts, have your say, move the industry!
13 August 2012
Summit moves to LinkedIn
Because it's all about you. Because it's all about your relationships and your brand. Because it's all about transparency.
The Summit OpenSpace Wiki is moving to a LinkedIn group designed specifically for Summit advocates, mentors, alumni and associates. LinkedIn provides a place to monitor the action, participate in the various industry conversations and view industry communications and comments.
LinkedIn is a professional instrument devised to establish each individual's or company's brand. It builds and sustains relationships with other like-minded individuals and maintains professional lines of communication. With the shift from OpenSpace to LinkedIn, leaders and stakeholders in the companion animal industry are accepting the opportunity to network with members of the industry nationwide.
In addition, LinkedIn delivers better value for it's members and allows you to control your passwords, settings, networks and profile direction. It's a tool used by more than 175 million individuals and companies in over 200 countries and territories.
Members of the LinkedIn Summit for Urban Animal Strategies group will enjoy all of these benefits and further advantages directly related to the companion animal industry including increased knowledge and expertise, building and maintaining relationships and up-to-date news and information pertaining to the Summit.
The Summit OpenSpace Wiki is moving to a LinkedIn group designed specifically for Summit advocates, mentors, alumni and associates. LinkedIn provides a place to monitor the action, participate in the various industry conversations and view industry communications and comments.
LinkedIn is a professional instrument devised to establish each individual's or company's brand. It builds and sustains relationships with other like-minded individuals and maintains professional lines of communication. With the shift from OpenSpace to LinkedIn, leaders and stakeholders in the companion animal industry are accepting the opportunity to network with members of the industry nationwide.
In addition, LinkedIn delivers better value for it's members and allows you to control your passwords, settings, networks and profile direction. It's a tool used by more than 175 million individuals and companies in over 200 countries and territories.
Members of the LinkedIn Summit for Urban Animal Strategies group will enjoy all of these benefits and further advantages directly related to the companion animal industry including increased knowledge and expertise, building and maintaining relationships and up-to-date news and information pertaining to the Summit.
04 November 2011
Summit OpenSpace Moves to a Dedicated Wiki
Since 2009, the Summits for Urban Animal Strategies has used the PetLynx Corporate Wiki for Summit communications as well as OpenSpace conversations and commentary. In 2011, all Summit program subscribers were provided a new username and password for a dedicated OpenSpace Wiki. This new facility for Summit Advocates, Mentors, Alumni and Associates, is where to monitor the action, participate in the various industry conversations and peruse draft documents, industry communications and comments.
During the 2011 Summit, the public area of this new OpenSpace wiki was open for all viewers, however, this access is now closed and is only available to Summit subscribers or on Twitter by following hashtag #ISUAS. The public area of the OpenSpace wiki will be developed to carry announcements, draft documents and important communications from each OpenSpace conversation which will benefit the entire industry. The OpenSpace public area will be made available to the more than 40,000 stakeholders in Canada at no charge.
The annual subscription for this service is $300 which includes username/password access and support as required. The OpenSpace subscription is included in the annual Summit Program subscription as well as the subscription to the Regional Summits each spring. Please contact Judi Cannon 705.749.6607 or subscribe to one of the Regional Summits in 2012 if you wish to become involved in the Summit program or any one of the OpenSpace conversations now underway.
Delegates to the 2011 International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies initiated 19 conversations during OpenSpace. Each of these conversations will be highlighted by the convener during the next few months.
Look around the OpenSpace Wiki
During the 2011 Summit, the public area of this new OpenSpace wiki was open for all viewers, however, this access is now closed and is only available to Summit subscribers or on Twitter by following hashtag #ISUAS. The public area of the OpenSpace wiki will be developed to carry announcements, draft documents and important communications from each OpenSpace conversation which will benefit the entire industry. The OpenSpace public area will be made available to the more than 40,000 stakeholders in Canada at no charge.
The annual subscription for this service is $300 which includes username/password access and support as required. The OpenSpace subscription is included in the annual Summit Program subscription as well as the subscription to the Regional Summits each spring. Please contact Judi Cannon 705.749.6607 or subscribe to one of the Regional Summits in 2012 if you wish to become involved in the Summit program or any one of the OpenSpace conversations now underway.
Delegates to the 2011 International Summit for Urban Animal Strategies initiated 19 conversations during OpenSpace. Each of these conversations will be highlighted by the convener during the next few months.
Look around the OpenSpace Wiki
24 March 2011
An OpenSpace message from Karen Dawson
Here I am, learning my way around our online OpenSpace, while preparing to create in-person OpenSpace at the upcoming Regional Summits. It has been fun for me to cruise through the various threads and strands and learn how this medium works. I can already see the tremendous potential as we collect and share our various perspectives and ideas in one, common place.
For those of you who haven't yet experienced a summit or conference (or meeting) that incorporates OpenSpace, I look forward to introducing the format when we travel across Canada meeting you, sharing ideas, and learning what's new, exciting, and important in your respective regions. The possibilities for collaboration are limitless, especially as we all learn how to dive in to the conversations that most interest us, no matter what the medium.
Over the next few weeks I will be checking the online OpenSpace to pay attention to the conversations that unfold and I look forward to engaging in person to forward our collective thinking.
See you soon!
Karen
Contact Judi Cannon if you can't get into OpenSpace
For those of you who haven't yet experienced a summit or conference (or meeting) that incorporates OpenSpace, I look forward to introducing the format when we travel across Canada meeting you, sharing ideas, and learning what's new, exciting, and important in your respective regions. The possibilities for collaboration are limitless, especially as we all learn how to dive in to the conversations that most interest us, no matter what the medium.
Over the next few weeks I will be checking the online OpenSpace to pay attention to the conversations that unfold and I look forward to engaging in person to forward our collective thinking.
See you soon!
Karen
Contact Judi Cannon if you can't get into OpenSpace
10 March 2011
NOTICE - National Urban Animal Report for 2010
Executives in the companion animal industry concerned about the impact of the internet and the other matters impacting their business are invited to attend an OpenSpace on this matter at the Regional Summits for Urban Animal Strategies, 13 - 19 April 2011 in Toronto, Halifax, Red Deer and Vancouver.
Background:
The proliferation of the internet is having a remarkable effect on the companion animal industry. In 2006 and 2010 Mike Dover contributed to the understanding of the new internet paradigms through his involvement on the "Wikinomics" and "Macro Wikinomics" team. In 2011 he launched his own book "WikiBrands" to investigate the impact of the internet and social media on branding.
OpenSpace:
Retailers, Humane Societies, Veterinarians, Breeders, Licensing Agencies, Internet and other Service providers are invited to attend one of four Summits and to participate in a facilitated discussion of wikibrand principals. Mike Dover, author of "WikiBrands", principal of Socialstruct Advisory Group is delivering the National Urban Animal Report for 2010 and will speak to the issues of online brand development and maintenance.
Other Summit Conversations:
Patricia Cameron, Executive Director, Calgary Humane Society, will be leading a conversation that looks at the four waves of the humane movement. Joe Mauro, CEO of the Canadian Kennel Club will be leading a conversation on voluntary compliance and best practices for breeders. Louis McCann, Chair, National Companion Animal Coalition, will be leading a conversation on the new National Codes of Conduct governing all aspects of the companion animal industry.
Registration:
The specific venues and dates, as well as registration, for this event can be found at http://www.tsuas.com/ or by contacting Judi Cannon;
e: event@tsuas.com or p: 705.749.6607.
Background:
The proliferation of the internet is having a remarkable effect on the companion animal industry. In 2006 and 2010 Mike Dover contributed to the understanding of the new internet paradigms through his involvement on the "Wikinomics" and "Macro Wikinomics" team. In 2011 he launched his own book "WikiBrands" to investigate the impact of the internet and social media on branding.
OpenSpace:
Retailers, Humane Societies, Veterinarians, Breeders, Licensing Agencies, Internet and other Service providers are invited to attend one of four Summits and to participate in a facilitated discussion of wikibrand principals. Mike Dover, author of "WikiBrands", principal of Socialstruct Advisory Group is delivering the National Urban Animal Report for 2010 and will speak to the issues of online brand development and maintenance.
Other Summit Conversations:
Patricia Cameron, Executive Director, Calgary Humane Society, will be leading a conversation that looks at the four waves of the humane movement. Joe Mauro, CEO of the Canadian Kennel Club will be leading a conversation on voluntary compliance and best practices for breeders. Louis McCann, Chair, National Companion Animal Coalition, will be leading a conversation on the new National Codes of Conduct governing all aspects of the companion animal industry.
Registration:
The specific venues and dates, as well as registration, for this event can be found at http://www.tsuas.com/ or by contacting Judi Cannon;
e: event@tsuas.com or p: 705.749.6607.
09 March 2011
NOTICE - National Codes of Conduct
Executives in the companion animal industry concerned about Codes of Conduct governing retailers, shelters and commercial operations are invited to attend an OpenSpace on this matter at the Regional Summits for Urban Animal Strategies, 13 - 19 April 2011 in Toronto, Halifax, Red Deer and Vancouver.
Background:
The advent of the internet has allowed numerous service providers to hold themselves out as legitimate members of the companion animal industry. Some of these service providers escape detection and deliver sub-standard services. The companion animal industry has recognized this problem and has come together to develop a solution that will reduce or eliminate this problem. A new national seal of approval will allow service providers to help pet families acquire services or donate funds to a compliant provider with confidence.
OpenSpace:
Retailers, Humane Societies, Veterinarians, Breeders, Licensing Agencies and other Service providers are invited to attend one of four Summits and to participate in a facilitated discussion of the proposed qualifications. Louis McCann, Chair, National Companion Animal Coalition, is leading a conversation on the new National Codes of Conduct governing all aspects of the companion animal industry.
Other Summit Conversations:
Joe Mauro, CEO of the Canadian Kennel Club, will be leading a national conversation on the Best Practices for Breeders with the support of the other national industry leaders. Patricia Cameron, Executive Director, Calgary Humane Society, will be leading a conversation that looks at the four waves of the humane movement. Mike Dover, author of "WikiBrands", principal of Socialstruct Advisory Group will deliver the National Urban Animal Report for 2010.
Registration:
The specific venues and dates, as well as the registration, for these events can be found at http://www.tsuas.com/ or by contacting Judi Cannon
e: event@tsuas.com; p: 705.749.6607
Background:
The advent of the internet has allowed numerous service providers to hold themselves out as legitimate members of the companion animal industry. Some of these service providers escape detection and deliver sub-standard services. The companion animal industry has recognized this problem and has come together to develop a solution that will reduce or eliminate this problem. A new national seal of approval will allow service providers to help pet families acquire services or donate funds to a compliant provider with confidence.
OpenSpace:
Retailers, Humane Societies, Veterinarians, Breeders, Licensing Agencies and other Service providers are invited to attend one of four Summits and to participate in a facilitated discussion of the proposed qualifications. Louis McCann, Chair, National Companion Animal Coalition, is leading a conversation on the new National Codes of Conduct governing all aspects of the companion animal industry.
Other Summit Conversations:
Joe Mauro, CEO of the Canadian Kennel Club, will be leading a national conversation on the Best Practices for Breeders with the support of the other national industry leaders. Patricia Cameron, Executive Director, Calgary Humane Society, will be leading a conversation that looks at the four waves of the humane movement. Mike Dover, author of "WikiBrands", principal of Socialstruct Advisory Group will deliver the National Urban Animal Report for 2010.
Registration:
The specific venues and dates, as well as the registration, for these events can be found at http://www.tsuas.com/ or by contacting Judi Cannon
e: event@tsuas.com; p: 705.749.6607
08 March 2011
NOTICE - The Humane Movement - Where we're coming from and Where we're going
Executives in the companion animal industry concerned about the Future of the Humane Movement are invited to attend an OpenSpace on this matter at the Regional Summits for Urban Animal Strategies, 13 - 19 April 2011 in Toronto, Halifax, Red Deer and Vancouver.
Background:
There have been four waves in the development of the Humane movement. The future may be challenging as the internet expands the reach of pseudo Humane organizations who may not deliver any legitimate services in the areas where they raise funds. The companion animal industry has recognized this problem and has come together to develop a solution that will provide official recognition for compliant agencies. A new national seal of approval together with changes to the legislation governing Not For Profit Status may help identify the legitimate Humane organizations.
OpenSpace:
Retailers, Humane Societies, Veterinarians, Breeders, Licensing Agencies, Internet and other Service providers are invited to attend one of four Summits and to participate in a facilitated discussion of the Humane Movement. Patricia Cameron, Executive Director, Calgary Humane Society is leading a conversation that looks at the four waves of the humane movement.
Other Summit Conversations:
Joe Mauro, CEO of the Canadian Kennel Club will be leading a national conversation on Voluntary Compliance and Best Practices for Breeders. Louis McCann, Chair, National Companion Animal Coalition, will be leading a conversation on the new National Codes of Conduct governing all aspects of the companion animal industry. Mike Dover, author of "WikiBrands", principal of Socialstruct Advisory Group will deliver the National Urban Animal Report for 2010.
Registration:
The specific venues and dates, as well as registration, for this event can be found at http://www.tsuas.com/ or by contacting Judi Cannon;
e: event@tsuas.com or p: 705.749.6607.
Background:
There have been four waves in the development of the Humane movement. The future may be challenging as the internet expands the reach of pseudo Humane organizations who may not deliver any legitimate services in the areas where they raise funds. The companion animal industry has recognized this problem and has come together to develop a solution that will provide official recognition for compliant agencies. A new national seal of approval together with changes to the legislation governing Not For Profit Status may help identify the legitimate Humane organizations.
OpenSpace:
Retailers, Humane Societies, Veterinarians, Breeders, Licensing Agencies, Internet and other Service providers are invited to attend one of four Summits and to participate in a facilitated discussion of the Humane Movement. Patricia Cameron, Executive Director, Calgary Humane Society is leading a conversation that looks at the four waves of the humane movement.
Other Summit Conversations:
Joe Mauro, CEO of the Canadian Kennel Club will be leading a national conversation on Voluntary Compliance and Best Practices for Breeders. Louis McCann, Chair, National Companion Animal Coalition, will be leading a conversation on the new National Codes of Conduct governing all aspects of the companion animal industry. Mike Dover, author of "WikiBrands", principal of Socialstruct Advisory Group will deliver the National Urban Animal Report for 2010.
Registration:
The specific venues and dates, as well as registration, for this event can be found at http://www.tsuas.com/ or by contacting Judi Cannon;
e: event@tsuas.com or p: 705.749.6607.
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