Disrupting the bear, a podcast by Deloitte
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago -It’s impossible to turn on the news these days without hearing about trade wars, market volatility and the global economic slowdown. Naturally, this is concerning for Canadian companies that may be unsure of whether to go forward with their growth plans or hold back until the dust settles. In this five-part podcast, we will explore the causes of the slowdown and share stories, advice and ideas on what Canadian companies can do to stay competitive and get ahead of the pack. While businesses may feel like it’s time to retreat, if anything they should be taking the opposite track and look for ways to activate their business: investing when interest rates are low, expanding when others are holding back, testing new ideas that could move the needle and more. We look at how companies can disrupt the bear market.
To learn more about how your company can stay ahead of the curve, visit deloitte.ca/disruptthebear now.
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Episodes
What Happens Next?
December 16, 2019 16:14 - 10 minutes - 15 MBWe’ve look at the issues and what businesses can do to disrupt the bear. Now what? What does the future hold? What happens after the downturn? What does a new economic cycle look like? And what does that mean for a now stronger and more focused business? In episode 5, we talk to Craig Alexander, chief economist, Deloitte Canada and Elyse Allan, the retired president and CEO of GE Canada about how to stay on top and continue expanding in the good times.
How To Get Your House In Order
December 12, 2019 15:27 - 15 minutes - 20.6 MBGrowth isn’t just about expanding. Slowdowns often present opportunities to look inward and reassess what’s working and what’s not. It can be a good time to upgrade to new technology in the name of cost savings and productivity. It might be a time to reorganize departments or develop new products and test new ideas. In episode 4, we look at how companies can become leaner and meaner operations. Mathew Harris, managing partner of Deloitte Private and Candice Faktor, managing partner of Fak...
Opportunities abound
November 26, 2019 14:32 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBIn episode 3, we look at the untapped opportunities during times of uncertainty. With 75 percent of Canadian exports going to the United States, it’s natural for companies to want to expand south. But we live in a big world and there are plenty of growth avenues that many Canadian companies haven’t explored. For instance, we’re doing more trade with Europe, China is expanding, despite what may be happening there now, and many sectors could use Canadian expertise. This episode looks at the ma...
Opportunities Abound
November 26, 2019 14:32 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBIn episode 3, we look at the untapped opportunities during times of uncertainty. With 75 percent of Canadian exports going to the United States, it’s natural for companies to want to expand south. But we live in a big world and there are plenty of growth avenues that many Canadian companies haven’t explored. For instance, we’re doing more trade with Europe, China is expanding, despite what may be happening there now, and many sectors could use Canadian expertise. This episode looks at the ma...
Keep Your Foot On The Gas
November 12, 2019 15:45 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBIt’s normal for Canadian companies to want to pull back during a slowdown. If the economy is uncertain, then why take the risk to invest? Many people, though, have successfully launched companies during downturns, while numerous businesses have come out of recessions stronger than before. In our second episode, guest speakers Mark Jamrozinski, managing partner for Deloitte’s Financial Advisory practice, and John Ruffolo, founder of OMERS Ventures and co-founder of the Council of Canadi...
What’s With This Slowdown?
September 16, 2019 13:36 - 13 minutes - 18.8 MBOur first episode looks at some of the causes of the slowdown and why businesses must continue moving forward. Our guests - Anthony Viel, Deloitte Canada's CEO, Craig Alexander, Deloitte Canada's chief economist and Pierre Pettigrew, executive advisor, international - talk economy, trade wars and business opportunities for Canadian companies.