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IDEA Leadership Academy: Practical Workforce Leadership for Sarnia-Lambton Employers

IDEA Leadership Academy: Practical Workforce Leadership for Sarnia-Lambton Employers

Feb 26, 2026 10:00 AM

Every day, businesses and people leaders are asked to solve complex workforce challenges with limited time, competing priorities, and growing expectations. Whether it is retaining skilled workers, navigating generational differences, or ensuring knowledge does not walk out the door, leadership decisions increasingly shape an organization’s ability to succeed.

The IDEA Leadership Academy is designed for professionals who are already carrying this responsibility and want practical, relevant guidance that supports the work they are doing right now.

Why This Session Was Designed for You

Many leadership programs assume unlimited time and resources. In reality, most professionals are balancing operational demands while trying to lead teams through change.

This 2-hour session was intentionally designed for leaders who need practical direction and actionable outcomes, not theory. It focuses on the everyday leadership decisions that influence recruitment, retention, collaboration, and long-term workforce stability.

If you are responsible for supporting people, guiding teams, or strengthening workplace culture, this session is designed to help you do that work more effectively and with greater confidence.

Time spent in the IDEA Leadership Academy can be applied toward CPHR Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

Participants will also receive a training certificate after completing the session.

What You Will Gain

This session focuses on practical leadership challenges that show up in real workplaces. Participants will explore strategies and insights related to:

  • Recruitment and retention: Understanding how leadership behaviours influence who joins your organization and who stays.
  • Upskilling and reskilling: Supporting employees as roles evolve and skills requirements change, while strengthening industry innovation, adaptability, and long-term competitive advantage.
  • Knowledge transfer: Reducing risk when experienced employees retire or move on, with a focus on cross-training, continuity, and mitigating labour shortages.
  • Culture and collaboration: Creating environments where teams communicate clearly and work effectively together.
  • Generational differences: Leading across age groups with different expectations, motivations, and working styles.

The goal is not to add more to your workload, but to help you approach these challenges with clearer frameworks and practical tools.

Who This Session Is For

The IDEA Leadership Academy is designed for professionals who play a role in shaping the employee experience, including:

  • HR professionals and practitioners
  • CPHR designation holders or those working toward certification
  • Managers, supervisors, and team leads
  • Business owners and senior leaders
  • Leaders supporting unionized and non-union workforces
Designed to Fit Your Schedule

This live, 2-hour online session respects the reality of busy schedules while still delivering meaningful value through focused, practical learning.

For participants who wish to deepen their learning, an optional extended 3-hour version of the IDEA Leadership Academy remains available after the session. This extended option is offered as self-paced, virtual learning, allowing participants to continue at a time that works for their schedule.

Time spent in the IDEA Leadership Academy can be applied toward CPHR Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours.

Take the Next Step

If you are already responsible for leading people, supporting teams, or shaping workplace culture, this session is an opportunity to step back, gain perspective, and strengthen how you lead.

Register today to secure your spot in the IDEA Leadership Academy.

About the Speaker:

Dr. Janelle Abela, CEO & Growth Strategist, Diverse Solutions Strategy Firm Inc.

Dr. Janelle Abela is a speaker, business coach, and equity strategist, and the CEO & Growth Strategist of Diverse Solutions Strategy Firm. She helps organizations strengthen leadership, communication, and workplace culture through practical, people-centered strategies that create real, sustainable change. Grounded in adult learning and psychological safety, Janelle is known for translating complex ideas into clear, actionable tools teams can use immediately.

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