Special Programs to Enhance Your Leadership Skills at GeoIgnite 2025

GeoIgnite 2025 offers two specialized leadership programs tailored to help you elevate your career and make a significant impact in the geospatial industry. The premier conference, known as Canada’s National Geospatial Leadership Conference, is taking place from May 12-14, 2025, at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre.

These programs are the perfect way to set the stage for the action-packed day on May 12 and the two days of the main conference that follow, establishing the tone for a forward-thinking, collaborative event. These workshops will guide you through the process of transitioning from a technical expert to a strategic leader. They will also help you master the personal and professional skills necessary to thrive in leadership roles.

Elevating Your Impact: From Technical Expert to Strategic GIS Leader

When: May 12, 8:30 AM (3 hours 30 minutes)
Instructor: Chris North, Principal, 43 North GIS Consulting Inc.

This half-day workshop is ideal for GIS professionals looking to shift from a technical “What and How” focus to a strategic “Who and Why” mindset. It will cover the importance of GIS as an enterprise-wide capability, providing tools and strategies for communicating GIS value to stakeholders, and aligning GIS initiatives with organizational business goals. Key topics include:

The strategic role of GIS within organizations
Effective communication and stakeholder engagement strategies
Leadership and change management for driving GIS adoption
Action planning and future-proofing your GIS

Whether you’re new to GIS management or are already overseeing GIS teams, this workshop will help you maximize the impact of your GIS within your organization. Get your ticket

The Attuned Leader: Mastering Leadership in the Geospatial Arena

When: May 12, 9:00 AM (7 hours)
Instructors: Gregory D. Burt and Alain Gauthier

This one-day intensive leadership program is designed for emerging and mid-level professionals in the geospatial industry who are looking to build high-performing teams and lead with confidence. Focusing on emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and executive presence, the workshop will provide practical, real-world insights into leadership.

Morning session:
- Transitioning into leadership
- Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- Mastering the three centers of intelligence: mind, heart, and body
Afternoon session:
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Networking and relationship building
- Leading high-performing teams

Led by two seasoned leadership experts, Gregory D. Burt and Alain Gauthier, this workshop will give you the tools to become a more effective, resilient, and empathetic leader. Get your ticket

Why Attend?

These workshops offer more than just technical skills — they’re designed to transform you into a strategic, high-performing leader who can guide teams through today’s complex challenges. Don’t miss the opportunity to level up your leadership skills and take your geospatial career to new heights at GeoIgnite 2025.

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