Earthquakes are very common in Canada as more than 4000 seismic activities get recorded every year. Apart from all the seismic activities, over 1200 earthquakes get recorded in B.C. Natural Resources Canada report indicates that, there is 30% possibility that B.C. will experience a very high risk earthquake in next 50 years. Ottawa, Montreal and […]

Communication skills are among the most valuable abilities managers bring to their roles. Strong communication skills are essential for workplace productivity, safety, teamwork, and employee engagement. However, research shows many managers struggle to communicate effectively. This project will assess which communication skills are important to employers, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) staff and students […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced children to quickly adapt to home-based or virtual learning; however, a number of researchers have identified challenges and difficulties with applying and using technology. More importantly, there has been a significant rise in the rates of mental illness occurring as a result of COVID-19 and children are now experiencing increased […]

The health system in Canada is increasingly recognized as a complex adaptive environment requiring system wide perspectives and approaches for improving outcomes. The World Health Organization has identified leadership as a key building block of systems change, yet evaluating the value of investment in leadership development is challenging. LEADS is an evidence-based leadership development framework […]

The health system in Canada is increasingly recognized as a complex adaptive environment requiring system wide perspectives and approaches for improving outcomes. The World Health Organization has identified leadership as a key building block of systems change, yet evaluating the value of investment in leadership development is challenging. LEADS is an evidence-based leadership development framework […]

Public transit offers both a relatively low GHG-to-passenger ratio and affordable options for local travel in comparison to personal vehicle travel, thusly presenting as a key area for making progress toward climate change mitigation and social justice. Working with stakeholders in the Greater Victoria Area, this project will identify, map, and examine three different new […]

This research project aims to understand what factors are driving the increased usage of shared micromobility vehicles – e-scooters – in city centres. In particular, this research seeks to understand the notion of fun as it influences how people chose to get around within a city. The findings of this inquiry will help cities understand […]

Accidents can be predicted and avoided with the use of health and safety data management software. (Guzman 2013) While a variety of IT health and safety management solutions have been developed for Fortune 500 companies, few of these solutions meet the needs of small and medium-sized businesses. One that does is Business2Mobile’s (B2M) Web API […]

Working together with the Tourism Vancouver Island (TVI), the intern will develop and implement a communications campaign targeting consumers and tourism businesses focused on ocean stewardship and responsible travel. The intern will elevate the role and responsibility of destination management organizations in serving as stewards of the destination in order to reduce the impact of […]

This study aims to examine Indigenous methodological and participatory approaches to co-creating media with Indigenous storytellers and communities. Additionally, this study aims to generate information about ways to decolonize the media production process through better understanding co-creation and engagement practices. Through a dynamic partnership with two doctoral candidates whose dissertations explore Indigenous participatory methods of […]

Growing complexity of social needs, aligned with pressures for efficient and effective public services, has been met with calls for inter-professional, integrated approaches to societal problems (Henderson et al., 2020; Careau et al., 2018). Recent evidence has confirmed a positive relationship between shared mental models, and team/organizational performance (Evans & Baker, 2012). The purpose of […]

Gamification is the process of adding game elements to something in an effort to encourage participation and increase engagement. It has been used throughout multiple sectors and industries for the last decade and has been proven to have a positive impact on user engagement and enjoyment. Through this increased engagement, gamification is able to provide […]