Symplicity Designs

How can you share your perspective (and not just your opinions) with your team? A hint: it doesn’t always take a helicopter ride.

Is your business tackling exciting solutions, or is it too busy responding to complaints about expectations not being met? Disney does this every day at its theme parks. Whether it's:... umbrellas appearing out of nowhere when it starts raining strollers magically appearing when your toddler is exhausted a smartphone app that displays rides' wait times in real-time Disney excites people. Your excited customers choose you and come back!

The holiday season is upon us and that means some businesses turn on autopilot to get through. Now is not the time to stop building your business. Brought to you by Nova Scotia Business Inc. (NSBI) in partnership with Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Symplicity is back delivering a FREE 5-part series that focuses on building your business. This course is available for Nova Scotia businesses and there are only a few spots left!... Click here to learn more: https://www.novascotiabusiness.com//rebuilding-your-busine

This past weekend team members participated in @extralife4kids a 24-hour gameathlon to raise funds for the @IWKFoundation! Staying up all night they raised $2698! This is a great initiative for team bonding and a way to give back to local organizations. Would your team be able to stay awake?

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? FAST is the world-class program that will help you get there. Learn more and book your first call with us through the link below!... https://symplicity.ca/fast/

Lacking a vision of a positive future, fear wins 20:1 because our brains see fear first. We anticipate negative events and consequences before seeing the benefits of a change! That’s why starting with WHY is so important. People need to understand the purpose of the change. ... In times of constant change, upheaval, and improvement, fear will win unless the future is clear. How can you ensure that FEAR doesn’t win in your change initiatives?

70% of people in Atlantic Canada want to support local. Taking the time to source local alternatives remains a barrier for some consumers. Community Haul is a community effort to remove that barrier and create that connection!... To learn more about this initiative, click the link below! https://www.communityhaul.ca/

Luck of the Irish? Maybe. Perhaps it's a great team and loyal customers. Or it could be all three. Lately, Finbar's Irish Pub owners Michael and Pamela Casey have been counting not only their lucky stars, but their faithful patrons. Read how Finbar's good fortune and good people have carried them through the pandemic now on Maritime Resilience. https://bit.ly/3iKhbTx

This is a perfect example of what we mean by "organizational design." Have you noticed any recurring "fires" you have to put out in your daily processes? How could you change your process today to avoid them in the future?

A dollar spent locally goes a long way! Our Nova Scotia's Community Haul project was featured on Huddle today, and you might be surprised to find out just how big a difference you can make by supporting local businesses. Read the full article on Huddle to find out more!... https://huddle.today/community-haul-gives-n-s-businesses-a/

Want to learn from the best? Discover how high-performing organizations do things differently. Watch our free masterclass today, now available on-demand through our website!... https://symplicity.ca/leadinginuncertaintimes/

Last week our team launched Nova Scotia's Community Haul, a one-year initiative to support the region! This morning, CEO Matt Symes was interviewed by CTV Morning Live Atlantic. Watch the short clip to gain a better understanding of the WHY behind Community Haul!

Brought to you by NSBI, in partnership with ACOA, join us while spots are still available! Explore how you can rebuild your business, stronger and more agile looking through the lenses of viability, value, and safety. To learn more about this course and to register before spots run out, click the link below!... https://www.novascotiabusiness.com//rebuilding-your-busine

It’s our favourite time of the week. Time to celebrate big wins for small businesses! - Nova Scotia's Community Haul has launched its subscription box! Featuring products from local businesses, these boxes also help to support the IWK Foundation. ... https://www.communityhaul.ca/ - A 150 year-old building is now Nova Scotia’s newest craft brewery: Bumblebee Bight Inn & Brewery Co.! https://www.thechronicleherald.ca//bumblebee-bight-inn-br/ - Sustainable lifestyle shop Juniper has opened in Saint John! After having to delay their opening in spring due to the pandemic, they’re ready to offer sustainable products and knowledge to their community. https://huddle.today/why-now-is-the-right-time-to-launch-s/ - Halifax has a new player in the chocolate business. At the helm? Three kids under 10! ChocoCHildren have officially launched their new homemade chocolates! https://www.thechronicleherald.ca//its-fun-three-children/

With Community Haul, we set out to create a safe and fun way to get the best of what Nova Scotia businesses have to offer right to your doorstep. What’s more, $5 from every box sold will be donated to the IWK Foundation to support the women and children in the Maritimes. We are so happy to officially announce the launch of Community Haul! Follow Nova Scotia's Community Haul on Facebook and Instagram to join in the community!

We're back this week with another Free Masterclass to help you effectively drive change within your organization! "Leading in Uncertain Times" is presented to you LIVE: Thursday, September 10 1 PM to 2 PM ADT... Click on the link below to register today! https://symplicity.ca/leadinginuncertaintimes/

Despite 2020 and all its unhappiness, Jenna Ross is still managing to match families with their happy places. Read how Happy Place Property Management is busier than ever on Maritime Resilience. https://buff.ly/3boQsJ5

The tried and true "Plan, Do, Check, Act" cycle isn't complete without the "Check/Act". How do you make sure to loop back on your plans?