Strategy Talks Podcast Series
By PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada
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Podcast Description
Hosted by Helen Mallovy Hicks, a Partner and National Leader of the Dispute Analysis & Valuations Group, and Calum Semple, a Partner in the Operations and Consulting practice, Strategy Talks is a series of audio podcasts that explore key issues affecting businesses in Canada, and share strategies that companies can use to help address them.
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Emerging Trends in Real Estate | PwC's Chris Potter and Jonathan Miller, author of this year's Emerging Trends in Real Estate report discuss the future prospects of Canada's real estate market. | 14 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Future of Digital Marketing | An interview with PwC's Andrew Light of PwC and Nick Blunden of The Economist online, discussing rapid changes in the digital space. | 2 11 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Social Media: Why your business can't afford to ignore it | PwC's Debbie Dimoff discusses why social media tools and practices are becoming increasingly crucial for business interactions with customers. | 9 9 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Third Party Assurance: New requirements for financial reporting | In this episode of Strategy Talks, PwC's Tony Pedari and Jennifer Johnson talk about several new requirements for Canadian auditors under Section 5970. | 22 8 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Corporate Responsibility: Why it's crucial for your business | PwC's director of Corporate Responsibility, James Temple, gives a commentary on CR and why it is important for your business. | 7 7 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gearing for Success: a Talk with Cyclist Ryder Hesjedal | In this episode, PwC's Ken Goodwin interviews cyclist Ryder Hesjedal on his views on the importance of teamwork and leadership. | 29 6 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Beyond the Boardroom into Emerging Markets | In this episode, PwC's Dave Forster interviews a panel of guests about the risks and opportunities in emerging markets for Canadian companies. | 26 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Canadians Doing Business in Europe | In this Episode, PwC's Vanessa Iarocci interviews DJ Peterson of Eurasia Group, about Canadians doing business in the volatile European market. | 25 5 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Putting Education First: How can Canada stay competitive? | Calum Semple interviews PwC's Randy Watt and Winky Whelan about challenges within Canada's higher education institutions. | 9 3 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Year in Deals: Canadian M&A highlights of 2010 | Kristian Knibutat and Vanessa Iarocci give insights into the past year of deal-making in Canada. | 15 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Investing in Biotech: The role of life sciences in Canada's economy | Calum Semple and Rozanne Kibel interview PwC's Gord Jans and Peter Brenders, president CEO of BIOTECanada. | 11 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Canadian Deals: Emerging Markets and Global Risk | Vanessa Iarocci interviews DJ Peterson of Eurasia Group about emerging markets and global risk. | 7 2 11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Internal Audit in a Post-Recession World | PwC Canada's Brenda Eprile, Mike Harris and Matthew Wetmore welcome special guest Michael Van Every, Chair of the Audit Committee of Valeant Pharmaceuticals. They discuss the future focus of the internal audit function. | 2 12 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Making Deals in the Mining Sector | PwC Canada's Vanessa Iarocci and John Nyholt discuss the elements behind the recent uptick of deals within the mining sector. | 12 11 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Transforming Your Business | Helen and Calum talk with John Mackinlay, leader of PwC's performance improvement practice, about business transformation. | 8 10 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Business Modelling Can Save You Money | Helen and Calum talk with Sean Rowe, leader of the Business Modelling practice, about the importance of accurate forecasting and measurement tools. | 21 9 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Climate Change Across the Country | In this episode, a panel of guests from PwC's Sustainability Business Solutions across the country join Helen and Calum to discuss provincial climate change issues. | 27 8 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lessons Learned From the Recession | Helen interviews a panel on what boards of directors have learned from the economic downturn. | 11 6 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Canadian Business: A New Optimism | Dean and Helen talk with Eric Andrew, leader of the Private Company Services practice, about the Business Insights Survey results. | 16 3 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Banks in Canada: How Do They Rank? | Dean and Helen interview Diane Kazarian and George Sheen, about the findings of the Canadian Banks 2010 report. | 24 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Private Enterprise GAAP FAQ | Dean and Helen talk with Sal Bianco, a partner in the Audit and Assurance group of PwC. | 11 2 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Inside the Boardroom | Dean and Helen talk with Brenda Eprile, leader of PwC's regulatory advisory services, and John Willson, a Director at Nexen Inc. | 28 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How Secure is Your Data? | Dean and Helen talk with David Craig an Advisory Services Partner, and Salim Hasham an IT Advisory VP. | 14 1 10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Economic Crime in Canada | Dean and Helen speak with Pierre Taillefer, a PwC Advisory partner, and Caroline Hillyard, a manager in the Investigations and Forensic Services. | 10 12 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Commercial Real Estate: Emerging Trends | Dean and Helen explore the ups and downs of commercial real estate in Canada with their guests Holly Allen, a partner in PwC's Commercial Real Estate practice, and Chris Potter, leader of the Canadian Real Estate Tax practice. | 20 11 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Currency Fluctuations in the New Economy | Dean and Helen talk with Vanessa Iarocci, a vice-president in the Corporate Finance practice, and Rozanne Kibel, a Corporate Finance director. | 29 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Internal Audits - A New Strategic Position | Dean and Helen talk with Mike Harris, leader of the Corporate Governance practice and Matthew Wetmore, a partner in the Internal Audit practice of PwC. | 15 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Extracting Value in a Down Economy: The Mining Industry in Canada | Dean Mullett talks with Paul Murphy, the national leader for the Mining industry group of PwC Canada, and Normand Champigny, who works in the firm's Mining Centre of Excellence in Canada. | 1 10 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sustainability Practices Make Good Sense for your Business | Helen and Dean welcome Wendy Potomski, vice president of PwC's Sustainable Business Solutions and Climate Change Services practice. | 14 8 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Litigation – 3 Keys to Success | Helen and Dean welcome Gerry Ranking, the chair of Fasken Martineau's litigation department in Ontario, and Robert Martin, a partner in PwC’s Advisory Services practice. | 31 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Performance Management: 7 Practices that Drive Superior Results | Helen and Dean welcome Stuart Smith, a vice president in PwC's Advisory Service practice, and Greg Richards, the Cognos Professor of Performance Management with the University of Ottawa. | 3 7 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Performance Management — Why Now? | Helen and Dean discuss performance management with Philip Townsend, a PwC Advisory Services partner, and Kevin Wennekes, vice-president of research with the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA). | 19 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Oil and Gas — How the Changing Prices May Affect your Business | Dean Mullet interviews Scott Bolton, a PwC Advisory Services partner and John Williamson, a PwC Audit and Assurance Group partner, about the oil and gas industry and the economy. | 12 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tax Strategies to Save You Cash | Helen and Dean welcome Doug Frost, PwC Mergers and Acquisitions Tax Services national leader, and Janice Russell, a Corporate Tax partner. They discuss how tax credits can save cash. | 5 6 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fraud — It Can Happen to You | Helen and Dean interview Steven Henderson, a PwC Advisory Services partner and Sarah MacGregor, a director in PwC's Advisory Services practice, about fraud risks in a recession. | 29 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fairness Opinions and the OSC Ruling — Why Directors Should Care | Helen and Dean welcome Bill Orr, a partner in the law firm Fasken Martineau. He talks about the future usefulness of fairness opinions. | 22 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Estate Freezes to Save Taxes | Helen and Dean welcome Kathy Munro, a Tax Services partner of PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Wesley Mark, a partner in the Advisory Services practice. They give listeners tips on how an estate freeze could help businesses manage through a troubled economy. | 15 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Smarter IT Management Can Lower Costs | Helen and Dean welcome Robert Scott, an Advisory Services partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and national leader of the IT Effectiveness practice. He talks about how IT management can help companies cut costs. | 8 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Managing Risk - What Directors Need to Know | Helen welcomes three guests: Mike Harris, leader of the Corporate Governance practice at PwC; Brenda Eprile, a partner, Risk Practice Leader for the GTA and National Internal Audit Practice Leader at PwC; and John Clappison, a former PwC partner and current director of a number of boards. The group explores why the role directors play in risk management may be more important now than ever before. | 1 5 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Innovation in a Downturn | Helen and Dean welcome Chris Dulny, a partner in the Assurance and Advisory Services Group of PwC. Chris talks about how crucial it is for technology companies to keep investing in innovation, especially during troubled financial times. | 24 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Private Equity in a Troubled Economy | Helen and Dean welcome Peter Dale, national leader of PwC's Private Equity practice. Peter offers an overview of how the face of private equity has changed recently, and what key challenges will be for the future. | 17 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Dealing with Your Banker | Helen and Dean welcome Vince De Luca, managing director of PwC's Corporate Finance practice. Vince talks about how important it is for private companies to keep the lines of communication with their banker open at all times. | 9 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Recession’s Impact on the Accounting World | Helen and Dean are joined by Mike Walke, a partner with PwC and Audit and Assurance Credit Crisis leader. Mike explores some of the key challenges to financial reporting in troubled times, and how to better manage. | 3 4 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Cash is King in a Tight Economy | Helen and Dean are joined by Calum Semple, a lead partner in the Restructuring and Distress Strategy Group at PwC. Calum helps us understand ways companies may be able to improve their cash line and liquidity during the downturn. | 27 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How Will a Recession Affect the Value of My Business? | Helen and Dean interview Ken Goodwin, a partner in the Dispute Analysis & Valuations group at PwC. Ken sheds light on valuations, and answers questions on how your business might be valued differently in a tight economy. | 20 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Restructuring in a Down Economy | Helen and Dean speak with Dave Planques, leader of the Corporate Advisory and Restructuring group. Dave discusses some of the key differences between restructuring a company in good times, and in bad. | 13 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Surviving the Economic Crisis: PwC’s Perspective | Dean Mullet and Helen Mallovy-Hicks, partners with PricewaterhouseCoopers Canada, introduce the podcast series Strategy Talks, and offer real-world coping strategies for businesses in this economic downturn. | 6 3 09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 47 Episodes |
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