COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Turning Challenges into Strategic Opportunities
Turning Challenges into Strategic Opportunities
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How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Uncertain Times
How to Build Resilience and Thrive in Uncertain Times
Is your community or industry dealing with external challenges beyond your control, such as:
- Outskirts development
- Retail leakage in downtown core
- Dependent economy downturn
- Brain drain
- Adapting to new technologies, or keeping pace with technology
DCE offers a solution-focused framework that addresses these external threats head-on while empowering participants to take immediate, actionable steps.
FRAMEWORK
The series includes three key modules designed to deliver on this promise:
The series includes three key modules designed to deliver on this promise:
Module 1
Face Reality Without Fear
Face Reality Without Fear
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We begin by teaching participants how to assess their external challenges objectively, identify hidden opportunities, and prioritize actions.
Module 2
Transform Threats into Opportunities
Transform Threats into Opportunities
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Participants will then learn how to reframe external threats as opportunities to innovate, differentiate, and strengthen their businesses.
Module 3
Build Resilience Through Systems & Strategy
Build Resilience Through Systems & Strategy
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Finally, we'll help participants develop a proactive plan that strengthens their business systems and positions them for long-term growth.
Gain quick wins & build momentum.
By the end of this workshop series, participants will walk away with practical strategies to transform external business challenges into opportunities for growth — no matter how daunting the circumstances.
VALUE-ADDED COMPONENTS
Our workshops include:
Our workshops include:
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Pre-Event Survey
Included
We’ll assess participant needs, concerns, and desired outcomes, gathering examples of local success stories to tailor the session and maximize relevance.
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Post Event Survey
Included
Following the event, we’ll measure satisfaction, highlight key takeaways, and capture progress made during the session to provide actionable insights for local BR&E initiatives.
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Long-Term Impact Tracking
Optional
We offer follow-up surveys at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years to track the social and economic impact of the workshop and measure sustained results.
When businesses, employees and local leaders work together, everyone benefits.
When businesses, employees and local leaders work together, everyone benefits.
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Business Owners gain clarity and an actionable plan to address their biggest challenges with confidence. With custom-tailored training on operational excellence, leadership, and succession strategies, they can build resilient businesses that anchor local economies.
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Local Economic Development Agencies & Chambers of Commerce gain data-driven insights to inform ongoing community planning and business retention strategies. They can more effectively support local business growth with tailored programs and strategies.
ABOUT DCE
DCE is the first organization to integrate business systems design, municipal economic development, and long-term impact tracking into a single framework.
DCE is the first organization to integrate business systems design, municipal economic development, and long-term impact tracking into a single framework.
Our Approach
Our Approach
We specialize in breakthrough techniques and emphasize rich participant involvement in all our workshops and retreats. We employ accelerated learning technologies and integration methods to ensure participants learn faster, retain more, and achieve maximum results in the shortest possible time. Our dynamic approach engages participants deeply, helping them apply what they learn to their unique circumstances immediately.
INVESTMENT
Ready to plan your event? Here's how it works...
Ready to plan your event? Here's how it works...
First, fill out our inquiry form. Choose live or virtual, select your preferred dates, and tell us a little more about your business community. Then, we'll schedule a planning meeting to further discuss your goals and logistics, so we can tailor the experience to meet your needs.
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Live On-Site
Live On-Site
Perfect for business owners who prefer a more personal, tech-free experience. Our live workshops build trust, deepen connections and drive immediate problem-solving, leaving participants inspired to take action.
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Live Virtual
Live Virtual
Our virtual workshops are designed for impact and convenience. Digital collaboration tools allow us to deliver deep insights, strategic clarity and real results—without the barriers of location.
(604) 819-1460
2287 Pine Vista Place
West Kelowna, BC
V4T 2
West Kelowna, BC
V4T 2
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