Recent Blog Posts - Brad Ferguson

Talk to the Customer
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When sales were down and anxiety was rising, my ol’ boss George Goeders at Procter & Gamble used to say to me, “You can’t solve it by sitting in here, get out there and go talk to the customer.” Words … Continue reading →
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Structure Follows Strategy
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It has been a long time since Alberta had a Ministry of Economic Development & Trade, and it is long overdue. The announcement by Premier Notley last Thursday brought cheers from many across the province, as we can now establish … Continue reading →
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Why Are We Waiting?
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There’s a nervousness growing on the streets and in the conversations happening in our coffee shops across Alberta. There is concern and angst among people who are typically risk-takers, adventurers and entrepreneurs. And it’s becoming infectious. And it’s becoming concerning. &...
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Relative Advantages at Risk
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Like many, I watched both the Canadian and U.S. political debates last week. And like many I shook my head at the shameless pursuit of these potential leaders to get their media sound bites, as opposed to the much needed … Continue reading →
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Entrepreneurs Matter
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Becoming an entrepreneur and starting a business completely changed my life. At first, it was a quest for independence and freedom … to move away from working for someone else, to take the risk, to see if I could do … Continue reading →
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Wanted: 100 of Alberta’s Best
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******************************************************* Wanted: Over One Hundred of Alberta’s Best Leaders Role: Dynamic team member responsible for building a better province. Requirements: Abundance of ideas, strategies, policy capacity, courage, accountability, transparency and urgency. Reward...
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The King is Dead; Long Live the Queen
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The grumpiness is deafening. The astonishment is mind-numbing. And the continued entitlement is unbelievable. No different than the morning after Iveson was elected as Mayor, no different than when snowboards were first allowed on ski hills, and no different than … Continue reading →
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What Happens Next Matters
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People ask me what I’m hoping for as a result of this election and I say “an effective opposition.” By late Tuesday night, Albertans will have chosen 87 Members of our Legislative Assembly that will form government from a blend … Continue reading →
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Lessons from the Waiting Room
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My appointment was for 9:30am. I got in at 10:30am. Not bad, because my expectation is so low that I brought two hours of reading materials. This was a smart move, as the most current magazine in the waiting room … Continue reading →
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Upgrading our Strategy
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I used to struggle with the number of hours kids spend playing mindless video games. Minecraft, Farmville, Tropico, Settlers …. there seems to be an endless supply of, and demand for, non-violent nation-building games. I used to think they were … Continue reading →
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No Holiday Here
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Last week my holidays were spent reflecting on what’s going on in the world and what it means for us in Edmonton. I started the year with the phone ringing off the hook by very anxious people wanting to talk … Continue reading →
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PC Candidate: Rumour or Truth
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If the rumours are true, this will be an exciting week ahead. If rumours are true, then Chris Labossiere (@chrislabossiere) will be declaring his intention to run as the Edmonton-Rutherford candidate for the Alberta PC Party in the next provincial … Continue reading →
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‘Twas the Night Before Budget
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‘Twas a night in Alberta, under the beautiful stars All the creatures were stirring, at the restaurants and bars; The oil price had swung and a chill’s in the air, But we’ve seen this before, it’s not a nightmare. The … Continue reading →
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High-Performance Healthcare
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You could hear a pin drop. You could feel the goosebumps in the room. Twelve hundred people in Hall D sat in wonderment as the mysteries of healthcare began to be unveiled. Darren Entwistle, CEO of TELUS, and the 30th … Continue reading →
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Growing On Up
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When the new Stantec tower was announced and most people gasped at the concept of a 62 floor tower in downtown Edmonton, Darren Durstling from WAM Development Group beautifully stated, “Just to give perspective, our lowest floor of residential starts … Continue reading →
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