News & Events

June 1st, 2010: Kwela Announces Its 1% Plan!

To raise more money for the causes we care about, and to work with our clients in a way that helps to make the world a better place, Kwela is delighted to announce its 1% Plan as of June 1st. Irrespective of profits made, Kwela will donate 1% of all revenue to select charities, asking clients to direct where their 1% is put to work - more

June 12th, 2010: Sustainability--Systems Thinking About Our World

Kitsilano Community Center, Presenter Russel Horwitz

Join Russel in a thought-provoking exploration of the complex links between diverse global issues and the role that we can all play in building a truly sustainable future - more

May 30th, 2010: Idea Generation and Systems Thinking

Winds of Change With Jivi, Presenter Russel Horwitz
12:00-1:00pm PST, KVOS TV

Watch Russel as he shares thoughts and talks with host Jivi Khehra about the complex links between diverse global issues and what we can do as individuals and as a society to build a truly sustainable future. Watch the episode

May 20th, 2010: Performance Management Best Practices

BC HRMA Professional Development Program, Presenter Russel Horwitz

Join Russel at BC HRMA's Professional Development Program to learn Performance Management Best Practices: a session that reveals the keys to a well-designed performance management system and--even more importantly--to the practices that encourage employees of all levels to perform their best - more

Kwela published in Canadian HR Reporter!

March, 2010 -- Read the insightful article published by Kwela Principal, Russel Horwitz on the key elements of a successful Leadership Development Program in the Canadian HR Reporter- more

April 16th, 2010: Optimizing Teams & Influencing Skills

Kwela Leadership & Talent Management - Presenters Nic Tsangarakis & Russel Horwitz

Would you like to gain a better understanding of what it takes to make a high performing team and/or acquire some of the skills necessary to positively influence others? Come meet Kwela and evaluate our services by participating in a complimentary 1/2 day session this Spring - more

Kwela welcomes Joanne Spalton!

February 1, 2010 -- We are very pleased to announce that Joanne Spalton has joined the Kwela team as Senior Consultant - more

February 4th, 2010: Sustainability--Systems Thinking About Our World

Kitsilano Community Center, Presenter Russel Horwitz

Join Russel in a thought-provoking exploration of the complex links between diverse global issues and the role that we can all play in building a truly sustainable future.

Kwela published in PeopleTalk!

November, 2009 -- Read the important article on sustainability by Kwela Principal, Russel Horwitz in BC HRMA's PeopleTalk magazine - more

October 27th, 2009: Keynote: Human Capital Symposium: Leadership Conversations--Tools & Experiences

HR Tech Group - Presenter Nic Tsangarakis

Organized by HR Tech Group, the Human Capital Symposium is a one-day forum that brings together mid-level tech managers and HR professionals to learn tools and gather information paramount to developing and growing your most valuable resource. Join us there to learn more about Leadership Conversations - more

October 1st, 2009: Systems Thinking About Our World

Kitsilano Community Center, Presenter Russel Horwitz

Join Russel in a thought-provoking exploration of the complex links between diverse global issues and the role that we can all play in building a truly sustainable future.

September 17th, 2009: 360 Feedback Best Practices

Kwela Leadership & Talent Management - Presenter Russel Horwitz

Learn how to deliver amazing results with 360-degree feedbacks: join us at our complimentary 1/2-day workshop to learn about tools and best practices - more

September 17th, 2009: Get Organized!

Kwela Leadership & Talent Management - Presenter Russel Horwitz

Feeling overwhelmed with eMails, meetings and other workplace stress? Register today for Kwela's 1/2-day Time Management workshop, and learn how to focus your time on what matters most, while reducing overwork and stress - more

May 15th, 2009: Complimentary Workshop: Systems Thinking About Our World

Kwela Leadership & Talent Management - Presenter Russel Horwitz

Experience Kwela's leadership and talent management services first-hand in a complimentary workshop that is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex links between diverse global issues and the role that we can all play in building a truly sustainable future

May 6th, 2009: The Business of Talent Management: A Strategy That Works

BC Human Resources Association - Presenters Nic Tsangarakis and Russel Horwitz

Learn how to design, sell and implement a comprehensive talent management plan that makes a measurable difference - more

Mar 3rd, 2009: Implementing a Career Management Program in a Client Organization: A Consultant's Perspective

Career Management Association of BC - Presenter Nic Tsangarakis

Take a look at how a Vancouver-based organization focused on career planning and career management to address an organizational weakness identified through their Employee Engagement survey - more: Conference Details or Session Details

Feb 16th, 2009: Systems Thinking About Our World

Kitsilano Community Center, Presenter Russel Horwitz

Join Russel in a thought-provoking exploration of the complex links between diverse global issues and the role that we can all play in building a truly sustainable future

Nov 21st, 2008: Developing Impactful High Tech Leaders

HR Tech Group Workshop - Presenters Nic Tsangarakis and Russel Horwitz

Learn how developing leaders can have a significant impact on a key business outcome: attracting and retaining talent. The workshop will examine the relationship between leadership and talent retention and suggest practical strategies for inculcating attraction and retention behaviours into your culture - more

Oct 21st, 2008: Coaching as a Tool for Managers in Achieving Healthy Workplaces

Work health and Engagement Roundtable sponsored by the BC HRMA - Presenters Nic Tsangarakis and Russel Horwitz of Kwela, and Jean Rankin of Dominion Construction

Explore the use of coaching as a key element in a healthy workspace and learn how Dominion Construction, a Vancouver-based construction firm, used it to positively influence their employee engagement survey - more

Sept 30th, 2008: Performance Management System or Performance Appraisal?

Workshop sponsored by the BC HRMA - Presenter Russel Horwitz

Join Russel and learn how to move beyond ineffective annual appraisals by developing an ongoing performance management system that meets the needs of both employers and their managers - more

Aug 14th, 2008: Systems Thinking About Our World

Kitsilano Community Center, Presenter Russel Horwitz

Join Russel in a thought-provoking exploration of the complex links between diverse global issues and the role that we can all play in building a truly sustainable future

June 26th 2008: - A 'Get To Know Us' Leadership Simulation Workshop

Experience Kwela's leadership and talent management services first-hand in a complimentary 1/2-day Leadership Simulation workshop that we are hosting to celebrate the launch of our new website - more