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7 Ways You Can Build an Amazing Dev Career in the AI Era
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30 PM**Note special location: Intuit, 8 Spadina Ave, 19th Floor** **7 Ways You Can Build an Amazing Dev Career in the AI Era** Are you also wondering where you fit in all of this? Every day, you are bombarded with claims that AI will transform software development. Is this an unprecedented opportunity or an existential threat? After more than 30 years in the software industry, I've seen technologies create opportunities, destroy opportunities, and completely reshape careers. Yet... there are always professionals who seem to thrive regardless of the changes happening around them. Why do some become more valuable... while others struggle? This presentation will face the myths around AI head-on and explore how you can create opportunities in the age of AI... instead of being afraid and scrambling to keep up. Because the future may belong to those who understand something deeper than technology itself... **About the venue** Intuit has generously offered to host Toronto JUG in their downtown office at The Well. They will provide some food and drinks. **Speaker Bio** Since 1995, Bruno has been helping Java developers advance their careers and work on exciting projects. A recognized Java Evangelist and Java Champion, as well as a board member of the Java Community Process, Bruno founded and leads SouJava, the Brazilian Java Users Society. In his book, "Developer Career Masterplan," Bruno shares insights on career development for senior developers, topics he further explores in his Code4.life project.
Career Event for IEP with a Background in Engineering Technology
Thu, Oct 1, 1:15 PM**Are you an internationally educated professional (IEP) with a background in engineering and applied science technology looking to boost your employability in Ontario?** Discover what is needed to network and connect with employers hiring in your profession at the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT) Career Event for internationally educated professionals, taking place October 1 online and in-person. **VIRTUAL CAREER EVENT** Our virtual career event on October 1 is FREE to attend and includes workshops to help you grow professionally in Ontario's job market. This is an overview of the agenda. To view more on each session, including the speakers and discussion points, please visit the agenda items on this page. * 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM – Welcoming Remarks * 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM – Who is OACETT Presentation * 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM - Managing Your Pronunciation of English: Understanding and Using Word and Sentence Stress * 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM – WES (World Education Services) information session on the credential evaluation process * 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM – Career Edge Information Session * 2:15 PM - 3:15 PM – The Interview From the Other Side of the Table: What Actually Gets You Hired * 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM – Show Up With Confidence — Even If English Isn’t Your First Language **IN-PERSON CAREER EVENT** Our in-person Career Fair and Networking event will occur at The Vue and Clubhouse, 195 Galaxy Blvd, Etobicoke. Connect with organizations that assist internationally educated professionals, take part in a mentorship networking event with OACETT professionals and attend a panel discussion. The event includes light refreshments. Cost to attend is $20. ***About OACETT*** *[The Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT)](https://www.oacett.org/) is a non-profit, self-governing, professional association of over 21,000 members.* *OACETT is Ontario's independent certifying body for engineering and applied science technicians and technologists and confers the designations C.Tech. (Certified Technician) and C.E.T. (Certified Engineering Technologist). These designations are recognized across Ontario by employers and other engineering professionals.*
First-Time Manager Success: 1 Day Workshop in Toronto
Thu, Oct 15, 2:00 PMStep confidently into your leadership role! 🚀👥 Join our **First-Time Manager Success – 1 Day Workshop** in **Toronto** and learn practical strategies to lead your team, communicate effectively, delegate with confidence, handle challenges, build trust, and make a successful transition into management. **Ready to secure your spot? 🎯 Register now and complete your payment securely via Stripe Checkout!** [Click Here](https://buy.stripe.com/eVq3cvciufPwcxW8682oF01) **About This Course:** Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours) Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person) Language: English Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours Certification: Course Completion Certificate Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks, and beverages will be provided during the session If you would like weekend training sessions, kindly reach out to us at **[info@mangates.com](info@mangates.com)**[ ](nfo@mangates.com)for availability and scheduling. **Course Overview:** The transition from individual contributor to team leader is one of the most important career shifts in modern organisations, yet many new managers receive little formal leadership training. This practical and research-backed programme equips new and emerging leaders with essential leadership, communication, and people management skills through interactive exercises, case studies, and real-world frameworks, helping you lead teams effectively, communicate with confidence, and improve workplace performance. **What You Will Walk Away With:** By the end of the training, you will be able to: · A clear personal leadership philosophy and identity · Proven communication and feedback scripts · Delegation and prioritisation toolkits · Team motivation and recognition strategies · Conflict resolution and mediation techniques · Performance management conversation frameworks · A 30-day personal leadership action plan · Certificate of Completion for your portfolio **Target Audience:** This workshop is ideal for: * Newly promoted supervisors * Aspiring team leaders * First-time managers * Department heads (early career) * Experienced supervisors refreshing skills * HR & talent development professionals * High-potential individual contributors * Remote & hybrid team leaders **©2026 Mangates Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd. This content is protected by copyright law. Copy or Reproduction without permission is prohibited.** **Can this programme be delivered as an in-house training for our organisation?** Yes. This programme is designed to ensure practical workplace application, with every module focused on real leadership challenges and day-to-day management situations. Through assessments, case studies, role-plays, toolkits, and structured action planning, you gain practical skills they can apply immediately to improve communication, delegation, team management, and leadership effectiveness. Optional follow-up support and customised organisational delivery further help sustain long-term behavioural change and workplace impact. **📧 Contact us today to schedule a customized in-house session: [corporate@mangates.com](corporate@mangates.com)** **Agenda** **Module 1: Transitioning to a Leadership Role** • Understand the shift from individual contributor to supervisor. • Learn expectations, responsibilities, and common challenges. • Explore leadership behaviours that inspire trust. • Icebreaker **Module 2: Effective Communication for Managers** • Learn communication techniques that enhance clarity and respect. • Understand active listening and constructive messaging. • Explore upward, downward, and lateral communication. • Case Study **Module 3: Delegation & Work Prioritization** • Understand how to delegate tasks clearly and confidently. • Learn prioritization techniques for effective workflow. • Explore accountability and follow-up practices. • Activity **Module 4: Motivating & Engaging Teams** • Learn motivation models for different employee needs. • Explore recognition strategies that boost morale. • Understand how to create a positive and supportive team culture. • Simulation **Module 5: Handling Conflict & Difficult Situations** • Learn techniques to address conflict professionally. • Understand root causes behind team disagreements. • Explore approaches for mediating and restoring harmony. • Role Play **Module 6: Performance Management Fundamentals** • Learn how to set clear expectations and performance goals. • Understand feedback models for improvement and recognition. • Explore approaches to conducting effective performance conversations. • Activity **Module 7: Planning, Decision-Making & Team Accountability** • Learn decision-making techniques for daily management. • Explore strategies for planning and organizing team workload. • Understand how to build ownership and accountability in teams. • Activity
Meetup Event: Business Builders — Coffee + Clarity Session
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00 PMI get a lot of messages from people who want to connect for different reasons—partnerships, potential investment, help building a leveraged business model, or job opportunities. This meet-up is a casual but **structured** way to meet in person, quickly understand what you’re working on, and determine clear next steps. ### **📍 Location** **Second Cup** 4841 Yonge St · North York, ON ### **🕓 Time** **Aug 20th, 2026** **6:00 PM – 9:00 PM** *** ## **💵 Attendance Fee (Important)** **$10 for business-related attendance**, including: * business model feedback / guidance * partnership discussions * investment-related conversations * strategic support / “how do I move forward?” planning *If you’re coming for both job + business advice, it’s considered business-related and the $10 applies.* *** ## **✅ RSVP (Required)** Please RSVP so I can plan seating and manage time fairly for everyone. *** ## **What this meet-up is (and isn’t)** **This is an intro + screening session** designed to: * meet you briefly * clarify your direction * identify fit * suggest the next best step **This is not** a full consulting session, a guaranteed job interview, or a promise of investment/partnership. Those decisions happen after follow-up, if there’s a fit. *** ## **Format / Timeboxing** To keep it fair, conversations will be **timeboxed (approximately 15–20 minutes per person)** depending on turnout. You may stay and listen to other discussions. *** ## **What to bring (typed + prepared)** ### **If you want help with a business model** Bring a **typed 1-page plan** (rough is fine) including: * what the business does * who the customer is * how it makes money * what you’ve done so far * what you need help with right now ### **If you’re looking for a job** Bring **two printed copies** of your resume. ### **If you want to partner with me** Bring a **typed outline** including: * your concept (clear + simple) * **your responsibilities** (what you will personally do each week) * **your expectation of my responsibilities** * what success looks like (timeline + goals) ### **If you’re seeking investment (or want to discuss it)** Bring a **typed summary** including: * what traction you have (sales/users/LOIs/partnerships—anything real) * how much capital you’re seeking * exactly how the funds would be used * why you’re the person/team to execute *** If this sounds like you, join me at **Second Cup on Oct 15th from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM**. If you are looking for a job, please use the meetup messaging feature to message me and I will add you to the event.
ROTMAN Author Talk: Power of Situations
Thu, Oct 8, 9:00 PMWe attend various ROTMAN events each year. Author Talks. Book Releases. Visiting Professors. ### **Agenda:** 5:00 pm - Check-in opens + light refreshments 5:30 pm - Author presentation and moderated Q&A 6:30 pm - Meet-and-greet with author + book signing ### **Book Synopsis:** **From the #1 bestselling author of *Grit,* a new book that reveals the hidden power of situations—and how you can shape them to bring out your best.** Angela Duckworth, PhD, is the bestselling author of *Grit* and the founder and CEO of Character Lab. A 2013 MacArthur Fellow, she is a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. **In Angela Duckworth’s first book, she showed that a common denominator of successful strivers is a blend of passion and perseverance she dubbed “grit.**” Ticket link is below. $22-$45 This second book springs from her deepening realization that grit, while necessary, is sometimes not sufficient. How you situate yourself to meet a challenge can be crucial. Duckworth’s in-depth research reveals the enormous influence wielded by the objects within arm’s reach, your peers and mentors, and even your zip code. Though you’re often told to make the best of your situation, it is far, far better to make your situation better first. **In *Situated*, you’ll discover:** * Why your personality changes, sometimes dramatically, from one situation to another—and how you can harness that shift * The secret to conquering temptation *without* willpower * Why taking the less effortful path can feel like cheating but often solves a stubborn problem * How the company you keep shapes the person you become * The most effective ways to help others succeed ***TICKET Link here-***- https://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/news-events-and-ideas/public-events/events-listings/2026/october-2026/oct-8---angela-duckworth/
Relaxation and Healing Breath Technique
Thu, Oct 8, 1:15 AMInstructions on developing breath as in yoga and Zen - increasing health, calmness and happiness. Lots of time for tea and conversation too. Please note - this meetup will only run with a minimum of 7 ppl and will be automatically re-scheduled 'till the following week if less than 6 ppl RSVP. Blessings! GJ
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