Access Group

Canadian Manufacturing is suffering with two major challenges today. The first is the high Canadian dollar. The second is low cost manufacturing in China and other countries with low Real Wages. What are the various choices that Canadian manufacturing has to compete? As part of my preparation for The Access Group October Round Table, I [...]

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“Reprinted with permission from The National NetWorker“ Published May 2007 I would like to introduce you to my friend Taimour Zaman who is the consummate networker. Taimour is the principle of the Access Group. I first met Taimour in and around the turn of the century (2000). That was back in the Internet mania with [...]

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What solutions are available to address staff and facility shortage in Calgary? Calgary has a significant shortage of staff and facilities. We have identified Outsourcing, Relocating facilities, and bringing in foreign staff as possible solutions. Other solutions include helping staff on sick leave return to work sooner and more automation. I am interested in hearing [...]

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In April, I will be part of an Access Group Round Table discussing the issues of a major relocation. The event is co-sponsored by Schulich School of Business and York Region. The event is titled Relocating for Growth – What are the hidden challenges? As part of my preparation for the event, I sent out [...]

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