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BUSINESS IN VANCOUVER: BOARDROOM STRATEGIES by Mike Desjardins
| January 2011 | Framework for a Solid Strategic Plan Download the pdf (121kb) |
| November 2010 | Preparing for Planning Download the pdf (204kb) |
| October 2010 | Why Your Strategic Plan is Stale and What You Can Do Download the pdf (2.21mb) |
| September 2010 | Moving From Manager to Leader Download the pdf (133kb) |
| August 2010 | Beliefs and Behaviours Drive Corporate Success Download the pdf (121kb) |
| July 2010 | Stop Chasing Shiny Objects and Focus on your Core Business Download the pdf (111kb) |
| June 2010 | Uncovering Your Strategic Plan's Hidden Innovation Download the pdf (100kb) |
| May 2010 | How to Measure Your Company Against the Competition Download the pdf (157kb) |
| April 2010 | Focus on What Your Customers Actually Care About Download the pdf (353kb) |
| March 2010 | Building a Better Company Using the Balanced Scorecard Download the pdf (356kb) |
| February 2010 | When it Comes to Company Vision, Get Wildly Courageous Download the pdf (303kb) |
| January 2010 | Execution: The Missing Piece of the Corporate Strategy Puzzle Download the pdf (410kb) |
| December 2009 | Corporate Culture is Critical to Business Strategy Download the pdf (229kb) |
| November 2009 | The Best Books on Strategic Planning Download the pdf (410kb) |
| October 2009 | Strategic Planning for Business and Life Download the pdf (549kb) |
| September 2009 | Why Your Strategic Plan Failed and What you Can Do About it Download the pdf (160kb) |
| August 2009 | Top Ten Tips for Leading in Turbulent Times Download the pdf (123kb) |
ARTICLES
| January 1, 2008 | Brain Trust: Confidential Forum Groups Allow Executives to Gain Vital Insight Away From the Glare of the Workplace Download the pdf (367kb) |
| November 16, 2007 | Mike Desjardins, President of EO Vancouver talks about what it takes to make a great leader Download the pdf (180kb) |
| August 14, 2007 | Making Time for Face-Time: Business Leaders Realize the benefits of networking during overseas vacations Download the pdf (1.00Mb) |
| August, 2007 | 10 to Watch: Sauder Alum Make it Big Before 40 Download the pdf (3.68Mb) |
| April 25, 2007 | ABC News Report on EO Accelerator Program – ViRTUS developed a customized curriculum for the program on behalf of Entrepreneur's Organization Off-site streaming video |
| March 27, 2007 | Focus On Success: Transforming Companies Download the pdf (500kb) |
| January 2, 2007 | Mike Desjardins named one of Business in Vancouver’s Top 40 Under 40 Download the pdf |
PRESS RELEASES
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VANCOUVER, BC – March 26, 2009 – Vancouver Entrepreneur Mike Desjardins, owner of consulting firm ViRTUS, is will speak at … more… |
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Local Superheroes rappel 20-storeys and help raise over $170,000 for Easter Seals in BC VANCOUVER, BC – The British Columbia … more… |
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CME Partners with Vancouver-based ViRTUS to Power Manufacturing Executives to Success VANCOUVER, BC – September 3, 2007 – Canadian Manufacturers … more… |
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Local venture capital firm sponsors entrepreneurial students in value- based goal planning VANCOUVER, BC – June 13, 2005 – Varshney … more… |
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ViRTUS Mentor David E. Coe appointed Director and Chairman of Sonic Environmental Solutions’ Board of Directors VANCOUVER, BC – June … more… |
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ViRTUS welcomes three new business Mentors to the team VANCOUVER, BC – February 11, 2004 – Jan Grude, John MacDonald … more… |
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ViRTUS welcomes David E. Coe as newest Business Mentor VANCOUVER, BC – October 2, 2003 – David E. Coe has … more… |
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UBC Commerce Executive Education partners with ViRTUS to launch new Certificate in Effective Business Leadership VANCOUVER, BC – April 4, … more… |
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David C. Bentall joins ViRTUS as a Mentor to Senior Managers VANCOUVER, BC – June 25, 2002 – David C. … more… |
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Tom MacDonald takes on the role of Business Mentor with ViRTUS VANCOUVER, BC – June 10, 2002 – Tom MacDonald … more… |

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