Author: Dr. Tim Vanderpyl

Dr. Tim Vanderpyl is a strategy consultant, business professor and executive coach. Before becoming a professor, he worked in executive positions in the social services, healthcare, oil/gas and government sectors. He teaches HR, Organizational Behaviour and Marketing courses at Ambrose University and teaches as a sessional instructor at Trinity Western University and in the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary. Dr. Vanderpyl holds a Master of Arts in Leadership, a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership and is a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR). He lives in Calgary, Alberta with his wife and three children.

Expensive Coffee Coasters & Strategic Plans

I wrote a post a few weeks back called Save a Tree, Stop Strategic Planning and it was reposted atLeaderLab. Ryan Olsen then wrote a response to that post, and the debate continued with a number of comments on LeaderLab and Twitter. Some people agreed, others were amused, and others weren't impressed at all. Since … Continue reading Expensive Coffee Coasters & Strategic Plans →

Book Review: Onward

Onward is an enigmatic but fascinating book. It reads like a memoir, shareholder report, Howard Schultz’s personal diary, and corporate promotional material at the same time. It is simultaneously brashly conceited and remarkably humble, while being completely engaging from cover to cover. The book details Schultz’s journey as he returned as ceo (Starbucks uses lower-case … Continue reading Book Review: Onward →

Leading Millennials: Meaningful Experiences

The oldest of the Millennials is 30 now, and are beginning to enter middle management and/or professional positions. As the Millennials grow in prominence and influence in the workforce, leading them will require new and adapted strategies to harness their influence and talents. Millennials want to join a crusade, not a company. They view organizational … Continue reading Leading Millennials: Meaningful Experiences →

Interviews: Appearances do matter, even for Millennials

One of my favourite parts of my job is doing interviews. I've done about 500 in my career, and I still get a kick out of meeting people and learning about their life story. Some of these interviews have been terrible, but many have been exceptional. Some people just brighten my day; others make me … Continue reading Interviews: Appearances do matter, even for Millennials →

Book Review (aka my 2 cents): Love Wins by Rob Bell

The Marketing Campaign The viral marketing campaign for Love Wins was simply brilliant. It should be studied by any marketing student looking to market a product. I don’t know how intentional everything was, but it worked, and I hate the fact that it did. I saw the Rob Bell "trailer" video on a friend’s Facebook … Continue reading Book Review (aka my 2 cents): Love Wins by Rob Bell →

Recruiters use Social Networking sites, but Should They?

Social networking’s vast usage has encouraged organizations to explore strategies to harness or use its power. 75% of major U.S. companies have a policy in place requiring their recruiters to check online reputational data. The most common online research involved search engines (78% of recruiters), social networking sites (63%) and photo and video sharing sites … Continue reading Recruiters use Social Networking sites, but Should They? →