bhasin consulting inc. has provided services to….
• International law firms, including: Bennett Jones LLP; Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP; Borden Ladner Gervais LLP; Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP; Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP; Heenan Blaikie LLP; McMillan LLP; Miller Thomson LLP; Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP; Norton Rose LLP; Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP; Stikeman Elliott LLP; Torys LLP
• Corporate clients, including: BMO Bank of Montreal; Canadian Board Diversity Council; Catalyst Learning Group; Citi Group; Royal Bank of Canada (RBC); Verna Myers Consulting Group
• Professional associations and business networks, including: Association of Legal Professionals (North American); Chicago Association of Legal Personnel Professionals; DuPont Legal Network; International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals; Law Society of Upper Canada; Ontario Trial Lawyers Association; Project Management Institute; and Women’s Law Association of Ontario
• Academic institutions, including: the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto; Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto; Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta
• Non-profit organizations, including: Children’s Aid Society of Toronto; Maytree Foundation; the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance; Urban Financial Services Coalition
• Professionals in a coaching capacity
bhasin consulting inc. in action
• Ritu leads a training session on diversity and inclusion in recruitment at Torys law firm – Read more here
• Ritu discusses key diversity and inclusion principles on Toronto FM 89.5′s CIUT “Beyond the Headlines” radio show – Listen here (start at 25 minutes into the broadcast).
• Ritu discusses the importance of Cultural Intelligence in leadership development and building team relationships with NextGen Leaders – Watch Video
• Ritu Bhasin hosts a discussion with Dr. Shirin Ebadi, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and recipient of an honorary doctorate from the Law Society of Upper Canada – LSUC, June 14, 2012 – Read more here; Dr. Ebadi, Treasurer Pawlitza & Ritu Photo; Ritu interviews Dr. Ebadi Photo
• “Exploring Intercultural Conflict Styles” – OPUS 8th Annual Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Large Law Firms presented by Verna Myers Consulting Group, New York City USA, May 10, 2012 – Verna Myers and OPUS Faculty Photo; Ritu Bhasin, Dr. Hammer and Breakout Groups Photo
CBC Radio Episodes, including Work It Out, on Toronto’s Metro Morning Show
• Finding a Job – Wednesday, January 2, 2013 – Listen here
• Wisconsin Sikh Gurdwara Shooting – The Sikh-Canadian perspective on the Wisconsin gurdwara shooting, its impact on the Sikh community, and the importance of addressing hatred in society – Tuesday, August 7, 2012 – Listen here
• Career Limiting Cursing – How swearing in the workplace can have an impact on your career advancement – Monday, July 30, 2012 – Listen here
• Lying on Your Resume – Why lying or embellishing on your resume is not a good idea – Monday, May 14, 2012 – Listen here
• Inclusive Workplaces – How to move from diversity to inclusion in workplaces – Tuesday, February 21, 2012 – Listen here
• New Year’s Resolutions – The power of goal setting for the new year and how to turn new year’s resolutions into reality – Monday, December 30, 2011 – Listen here
• Workload Stress – Exploring the issue of workload stress and employee dissatisfaction – Monday, November 21, 2011 – Listen here
• Working Remotely – The increasing shift towards working remotely – Monday, September 5, 2011
• Women Returning to Work – The challenges women face when returning to work after extended absences – Monday, August 22, 2011
• Ramadan at Work – How to be supportive of co-workers/employees who are observing Ramadan – Monday, August 8, 2011
• Meeting Angst – Why work meetings go awry and how to hold productive meetings – Monday, July 25, 2011
• Bad Bosses – Dealing with poor leaders and the importance of developing strong management skills – Monday, July 11, 2011
• Shorts and Flip Flops – Exploring professional workplace attire during the summer – Monday, June 27, 2011
bhasin consulting inc. in the media…
• The Globe and Mail, January 25, 2013 – “An Optimistic View of Board Diversity – Ritu Bhasin comments – The Globe and Mail
• U of T Magazine, January 15, 2013 – “Hello, My Name is . . . ” – Ritu Bhasin and Mivoko app profile – U of T Magazine.
• BizTV – January 2013 – “Leveraging Cultural Intelligence with Ritu Bhasin” – Watch the BizTV clip.
• Maytree Foundation Conversations, November 6, 2012 – Ritu named as one of “Five Canadian Diversity Thought Leaders You Should Follow On Twitter” – Maytree article. Follow Ritu on Twitter here: @Ritu_Bhasin
• Women Of Influence, November 2012 – Ritu named a “2012 Canadian Diversity Champion” – Diversity Champion
• The Globe and Mail, August 8, 2012 – “Sikhs Have Been Living in Fear of Hate Crimes” – Ritu Bhasin commentary – The Globe and Mail
• Canadian Lawyer InHouse, September 2011 – “Leading Diversity In-House” – Canadian Lawyer InHouse
• CBC Radio, World News, August 31, 2011 – Reflections on the Conference Board of Canada’s report on women in leadership
• The Bulletin, University of Toronto, May 2011 – “Diversity draws EMBA student” – The Bulletin
• CBC Radio, The Great Northwest Show, November 18, 2010 – Work-life integration issues
• CBC Radio, Metro Morning, November 9, 2010 – How employers can address work-related stress among employees
• The Gazette, Law Society of Upper Canada, Summer/Fall 2010 – Changing face of the legal profession – The Gazette
bhasin consulting inc. speaking engagements…
• ”Moving from Mentorship to Sponsorship: The Next Evolution of Supporting Students and Associates” – NALP’s Turning the Tide: Annual Education Conference and Resource Center Exhibition, Tampa, April 26, 2013. NALP
• “The Power of Leadership” – a DiverseCity onBoard event, Toronto, March 20, 2013. Maytree Foundation
• “The Power of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and Cultural Intelligence (CQ) in Developing Business and Team Relationships” – DRI’s Women in Law Conference, Miami, March 15, 2013. DRI
• ”What Does Culture Have to Do with It? Applying a Culture Awareness Lens to Your Leadership and Professional Success” – Urban Financial Services Coalition, Toronto, February 6, 2013. UFSC
• ”Developing Your Understanding of Inclusion to Enhance Your Fundraising Ability” – South Asian Philanthropy Conference, Association of Fundraising Professionals of Canada, Toronto, January 25, 2013. South Asian Philanthropy Conference information
• ”Cultural Competency in Global Law Firms – How to Add Value and Drive Business Results” – Association of Law Firm Diversity Professionals, Washington D.C., November 15, 2012 – ALFDP
• “Marketing Legal Services Across Cultural Differences” – DuPont Legal Network, Toronto, September 28, 2012
• “Interviewing in a Diverse World: Effective Interviewing across Cultural Differences” – Chicago Association of Legal Personnel Professionals, Chicago USA, July 10, 2012 – CALPA
• “Tribute to Nobel Laureate Dr. Shirin Ebadi” – Host/Interviewer, Law Society of Upper Canada, Toronto, June 14, 2012 – LSUC event
• “Speed Mentoring for Young Women Lawyers” – Young Women in Law, Toronto Canada, June 13, 2012 – Women Lawyers
• “Exploring Intercultural Conflict Styles” – OPUS 8th Annual Conference on Race & Ethnicity in Large Law Firms presented by Verna Myers Consulting Group, New York City USA, May 10, 2012 – OPUS 8 Conference
• “What Lurks Beneath the Surface – Identifying, Acknowledging, and Combating Implicit Bias” and “Enhancing Your Leadership Effectiveness Through Developing Heightened Intercultural Fluency” – 2012 NALP Annual Conference, Austin USA, April 2012 – NALP conference
• “Impactful Business Development – How to Capture, Communicate and Build Your Professional Brand” – Women’s Law Association of Ontario, Toronto, February 21, 2012 – WLAO workshop
• “Exploring the Many Layers of Cultural Diversity in Canada – Moving Forward in Understanding the Scope of Diversity” – International Society of Diversity and Inclusion Professionals webinar, February 15, 2012 – ISDIP webinar
• “New Perspectives in Leadership” – 15th Annual JD/MBA Conference, York University, Toronto, February 3, 2012
• “Working Together: Diversity and Inclusion in Today’s Workplace” – Catalyst Learning Group webinar, December 8, 2011 – Catalyst Learning Group webinar
• “Increasing Intercultural Competence: Maximizing a Diverse Workforce” – Maytree Foundation and Hireimmigrants webinar, November 30, 2011 – Maytree webinar
• “Building your Team through Effective Feedback and Mentoring” – Canadian Bar Association, November 24, 2011 – CBA Session
• “Diversity Delivers – The Importance of Diversity in Child Welfare Work”– Keynote Address, Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, Annual General Meeting, Toronto Canada, June 16, 2011
• “Strategies for Retention and Advancement of Diverse Talent” – A Call to Action Canada, Third Annual Conference, Toronto Canada, May 2011 – A Call to Action
• “You’re a Lawyer – Now What? 5th Annual Alternative Careers for Women in Law Program” – Women’s Law Association of Ontario and the Law Society of Upper Canada, Toronto Canada, May 2011 – WLAO
• “The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Personal Leadership Development” – Straight A’s Club, Toronto Canada, May 2011
• “The Next Step in Inclusiveness – Exploring Religious and Cultural Diversity” – 2011 NALP Annual Conference, Palm Springs USA, April 29, 2011
• “Diversity in Corporate Canada” – Panel Discussion Moderator, Urban Financial Services Coalition, Toronto Canada, April 2011
• Learning sessions for clients, lawyers and staff on the importance of diversity in the legal profession – Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP, Toronto Canada, March and April 2011 – Blakes
• “Leveraging Emotional Intelligence in Developing Your Leadership Skills and Managing Your Team” – Project Management Institute, Toronto Canada, March 2011 – PMI
• “Developing Relationships Through Networking Opportunities” – Business Edge Program, Women In Business, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Toronto Canada, March 2011
• “Civic Leadership Workshop – Building a Foundation for Your Leadership Development” – Emerging Leaders Network, Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance, Toronto Canada, January 2011
• “Developing Relationships Through Networking Opportunities” – Facilitator for the 2011 DiverseCity Fellows Program, Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance, Toronto Canada, January 2011
• “Using the Holiday Season to Enhance Your Leadership” – Maytree Foundation Leadership Breakfast, Toronto Canada, December 2010
• “Get to Know Your Career Options” – Women in Transition Conference, University of Toronto, Toronto Canada, October 2010
• “Be in the Driver’s Seat for your Career Development” – Keynote Speaker at the Women’s Caucus Lunch, Ontario Trial Lawyers Association Conference, Toronto Canada, October 2010