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It's well known that integrated, diverse and collaborative teams perform better. In tailings, siloed teams and isolated people, focused on completing individual tasks without interaction, can be dangerous. Join Karen Chovan as she discusses Culture Shifts in Tailings Management to help increase collaboration. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/SMEwebinars #Tailings #TailingManagement #Newmont #FreeportMcMoRan #Management #webinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mining

Join me next week on a #tailings culture webinar for Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME)!

It's well known that integrated, diverse and collaborative teams perform better. In tailings, siloed teams and isolated people, focused on completing individual tasks without interaction, can be dangerous. Join Karen Chovan as she discusses Culture Shifts in Tailings Management to help increase collaboration. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/SMEwebinars #Tailings #TailingManagement #Newmont #FreeportMcMoRan #Management #webinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #Mining

Who are the top leaders shaping Canada's mining industry? From Jack Lundin at Lundin Mining Corporation to Mark Bristow at Barrick, these CEOs are driving growth and innovation across the sector. With roles spanning copper to gold, these executives lead the way in optimizing operations and strategic acquisitions. #NaturalResources #Leadership #MiningInnovation

Tough sell, when you consider that 90% of innovations fail (Howard Tiersky in Insights, link in comments), but competition with yourself can "ignite a fire that fuels continuous improvement", as Seline Shenoy notes in The Dream Catcher (link also below). Surely that's a positive! The mining industry is always innovating – developing new ideas and processes to improve efficiency, output, revenue, costs, etc, while minimizing negative impacts. On a personal level, we can advance by building skills and relationships to support individual/shared goals while mentoring others. As always, balance is important. "Once you balance competition with yourself and other people, you'll emerge a winner, regardless of what others think." – thanks again to Howard for this!

#GettingtoKnowIanCockerill: In the world of big #business leaders, there are individuals whose impact goes beyond just companies and #finances, moulding sectors and making a lasting impression on the international scene. One such figure is Ian Cockerill, whose career in the #mining industry has been nothing short of incredible. #miningnews #miningsector #leaders #sustainability #CEO #gold #mining #MiningHallofFame https://lnkd.in/dha959sr

So, earlier today, my business partner and I had a meeting with a Lemok Agency client in the mining industry. Let's just say we didn’t see eye to eye. Examining the situation, the disconnect became evident. The client's brief, well, it wasn't exactly crystal clear. This, in turn, led our creative team to interpret things in their own way, potentially missing the mark on the client's true vision. I did address this head-on with the client. Their lack of a well-defined brief, I pointed out, translates into wasted time and resources for our team. Reflecting afterwards, it struck me: as business leaders, we need to identify the root cause of issues. The "customer is always right" adage, well, it needs an asterisk sometimes.

Does your MOS foster Continuous Improvement? If you are looking for strategies to improve your Management Operating System (MOS), take advantage of this FREE webinar on Tuesday, April 23rd. In this webinar, we'll explore why traditional Management Operating Systems are failing and how innovative leaders are adopting new methods to accelerate operational performance. Whether you're a seasoned industry veteran or just starting out, this session promises valuable insights for enhancing performance, achieving operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Our panel boasts three distinguished leaders, each with decades of experience in different aspects of mining operations. Join them as they share their expertise on the most effective methods any mining company can employ to boost productivity, even amidst economic pressures, demand uncertainties, and commodity price cycles. Register now and secure your spot! Follow the link: https://lnkd.in/gzYTxjg9 #MiningIndustry #Innovation #ContinuousImprovement

What you need to do to become a CEO in Mining.   What we have learnt so far:   💥 First Post – I mentioned that the ability to promote a business is a vital one if you want to become a CEO.   💥Second Post – CEO’s revealed in a poll the vast majority mostly learnt to do that from a mentor or coach.   💥Third Post – CEO outlines what it takes to make a mentoring relationship work.   So, I’m here to make sure his message gets across to anyone who is in mining.   ✅ Mentee must want to learn   May seem obvious but sometimes that learning means you will be told you are doing something the wrong way and need to change. Not everyone is ready to hear that, but those that are will benefit most.   In fact, he gave a beautiful summary of this –   “Listen to understand, not to respond.”   ✅ Mentor wants to share   Again, obvious, but it’s about the Mentor really engaging in the process and being willing to sacrifice time and thought into giving the real answers to the questions you have.   ✅ Mentee drives the relationship   This can feel strange, given the mentor is usually the more senior person but the whole dynamic needs to be driven by the mentee. You know what you need, you know how much and how fast you want to change.   When you take ownership and drive the change, it’s a symptom of how much you really want to change.   I’d like to thank both Timothy Livesey & Richard Price for their input. #Mining #MiningLeadership #MiningCEO #MiningMentor #MiningInsights  

Pre Weekend update on the work of the JD/MBA students on lead role representations in big ticket M&A ytd-Torys and Goodmans very close at the top. Gap in the seven sisters-3 to 1 top to bottom. Obviously, will need full six months results to complete. As noted previously, firms strong in mining very strong in transactions just below the big ticket transactions.