Compass Connections

One of the key elements that supports each of our retreats, gatherings, and meetings at the Edge (either in person or virtually) is what we call an inspiration. This brief but important affirming statement is something that can be unbelievably powerful when it comes to moving forward and achieving the unthinkable, be it collectively or […]

This past year has taken office culture and turned it on its head. Adapting to change and preparing for the unknown has become the new normal for now, in both home life and at work. We’re here to help your team ground through change. Casual lunchroom chats are generally no more, employees are feeling tired

A work-cation is in the cards. Here are 6 out-of-the-box corporate retreat ideas that your team is sure to love!  Hosting a company retreat for your staff is a great way to cement stronger teams and bolster your strength as a company.  The change of space and being around colleagues in an out-of-office environment (while

Ever hosted a team building event and come out of it feeling more disconnected than when the whole thing started? We have compiled a few ideas to consider based on decades of facilitating and hosting at our Algonquin Park Centre for Transformational Retreats and beyond. They are principles we follow in our own staff meetings,

The corona virus has broken down the single greatest barrier to innovation, our unconscious attachment to comfortable and habitual patterns of thought and behaviour about the way things are.The very structure of society is temporarily suspended. For a time, we float in ambiguity, where we are neither one identity (our past) nor the other (our

Most people spend 60% of their working lives at work. According to a recent study, an engaged employee is 44% more productive than a satisfied worker, but an employee who feels inspired at work is nearly 125% more productive than a satisfied one. Organizations with inspired employees perform better than the rest. (Harvard Business Review

We may feel guilty that we’re constantly plugged in, or not even realize we are disconnecting from the people, places and real world experiences in our lives.  Unplugging gives us the opportunity to reflect on what matters most in our lives and make decisions about the role of technology in our lives. Our smartphones are

The Kaizen of breaking down a question worth discussing At Northern Edge Algonquin we strive for continuously improving our processes and our products and experiences.  A good place to start a process of continuous improvement is to ask good questions. If you take the time to ask a really really good question, you’ll set yourself

Follow Our Process for Engaging Meetings Our facilitation team are educators and business people.  With decades of teaching and facilitation experience we have developed processes that can take any organization or community through a process of strategic planning.  Use these principles to inspire your team and create a meeting where everyone is engaged: 1) Set