The Change-Ready Leader Series

How to Grow a Business by Adding Discipline, NOT Bureaucracy

with Philip Kirby

April 9, 2025

about the session

Scaling a business often introduces the challenge of maintaining its entrepreneurial spirit while implementing necessary structures. In this interactive workshop, Philip Kirby, a seasoned performance improvement expert, will guide leaders on how to instill discipline within their organizations without succumbing to bureaucracy. Participants will engage in practical exercises designed to develop valuable processes that enhance innovation and efficiency.

key takeaways

  • Maintain entrepreneurial spirit while enabling sustainable growth
  • Understand the leader’s role in building effective processes
  • Learn rapid process development tools and techniques
  • Participate in 6–7 hands-on exercises
  • Enhance innovation and problem-solving capacity

details

DATE:
Wednesday, April 9

LOCATION:
7030 Woodbine Ave, Suite 600, Markham, ON (Ideological Systems Inc. Offices)
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TIME:
Arrival at 8:00 AM | Program runs 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM

SPEAKER:
Philip Kirby

Continental breakfast and lunch included

Philip Kirby

Philip Kirby helps organizations unlock hidden opportunities by refining systems that support creativity and growth. With deep expertise in performance improvement and leadership alignment, Philip’s strategies enable companies to outperform competitors without adding red tape. His practical, results-driven approach is ideal for fast-growing organizations needing scalable systems that don’t kill momentum.

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