BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CAIP Canada-PAIM Canada - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CAIP Canada-PAIM Canada X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CAIP Canada-PAIM Canada REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260417T143114 CREATED:20240815T184753Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T213855Z UID:10000020-1726228800-1726232400@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:ToastMasters International: Super CAIPs DESCRIPTION:CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club\nWhat is the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club?\nCAIPs can participate in the CAIP Canada Toastmasters Club (aka the Super CAIPs)! We meet virtually bi-weekly for an hour. Join colleagues in a fun\, supportive environment where improved public speaking is a by-product. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gain the public speaking skills you need to communicate with confidence and excellence!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n Learn More & Register →\n \n \n \n \n \n   \nQuestions? Please contact us at toastmasters@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/toastmasters-international-super-caips/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240911 DTSTAMP:20260417T143114 CREATED:20240808T180105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240830T160333Z UID:10000004-1725840000-1726012799@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Moderator Essentials: learn to moderate focus groups DESCRIPTION:In this course\, you will moderate a real focus group. The course is hands-on\, with generous opportunities to practice moderating skills\, as well as prepare you in a theoretical and in a real-life context. \nIf you are an aspiring – or relatively new – moderator looking to acquire the essential skills needed for moderating in-person focus groups and interviews for qualitative research this course is for you! The valuable skills you will acquire through this course are also transferrable to user experience (UX) research. This course\, delivered in-person over 2 days\, will help you develop a skillset for powerful questioning and effective listening. The focus will be on learning how to ask the right questions\, gaining the skills to confidently run in-group exercises\, and understanding how to manage basic group dynamics. \nThe last part of the course will have you designing the guide for and moderating a real focus group\, putting your new skills into practice. Come prepared to engage\, have fun and learn all about the essentials of in-person moderation! \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lindsay:\n It was amazing! I got way more out of it than I really expected. I feel way more confident about my abilities and the skills I’ve learned and had a chance to practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Emma:\n I think how immersive the course was is a real selling feature…being able to learn tools and then immediately apply and refine them is a really valuable and impactful experience. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Miriam:\n I feel really great! Deborah and Bronwen are great educators. I felt very mentored and safe…I really enjoyed that we got to practice with real life participants. That was beyond what I expected. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n If you are an aspiring – or relatively new – moderator looking to acquire the essential skills needed for moderating in-person qualitative focus groups and interviews this course is for you! \nThe course: \n\nIs hands-on – delivered in-person over 2 days.\nOffers generous opportunities to practice moderating skills – you will moderate a real focus group!\nWill prepare you in both theoretical and real-life contexts.\n\nWhat you will take away: \n\nA skillset for powerful questioning and effective listening.\nLearn how to ask the right questions\, the tools to confidently run in-group exercises\, and understand how to manage basic group dynamics.\nValuable skills that are transferrable to user experience (UX) research.\nYou will design a discussion guide for and moderate a focus group with real participants\, putting what you have learned into practice.\n\nCome prepared to engage\, have fun and learn all about the essentials of in-person moderation! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Objectives\n \n\nWe will primarily focus our learning and practice on: \n\nSetting yourself up for success before fieldwork\nUnderstanding the elements of good Discussion Guide design\nHow to introduce a group and build rapport\nAsking effective questions and probes\nMaintaining the flow of the discussion and keeping it on track\nManaging group dynamics\, including challenging respondents\nTips for specialized questioning techniques and exercises to elicit deeper responses\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes\n \n\nAt the conclusion of this Moderating Essentials Course\, participants will have: \n\nA new skillset that will enable them to understand how\, and when\, to ask effective questions and probes\nA good understanding of some specialized tools and exercises that can enhance in-person qualitative discussions\nAn understanding of group dynamics and some techniques to overcome typical challenges of in person qualitative discussions\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Who is this course intended for?\n \n\nThis course would be well-suited for those with education in market research or at least 1 year experience working in the market research field who are also aspiring moderators (or relatively new moderators) looking to acquire a skillset for moderating in person focus groups qualitative discussions. Participants will ideally have at least observed focus groups in the past. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Instructors\n \n\n\n\n\nDeborah Klotz has over 15 years experience as an accomplished qualitative research consultant. Her curiosity drives her to explore people’s motivations and behaviours\, to understand client businesses and to dig for deep insights. \n\nPrior to joining the CAIP instructor team\, she taught moderating skills through the Marketing Research and Intelligence Association (MRIA) and the RD Centre for learning. Deborah is also a frequent guest lecturer for the Humber RAP Program.\nDeborah has won multiple awards for her work including the MRIA’s 2015 Research and Excellence Award and the 2016 Emerging Leader Award\n\nDeborah has experience managing a qualitative practice for two full-service research firms and working with a broad range of clients in industries including (but not limited to) Travel & Tourism\, Fast-moving Consumer Goods\, Financial Services\, Professional Services\, Technology\, Education\, Media and Crown Corporations/Government Agencies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBronwen Ward believes every person has a unique and interesting story to tell. She values human perspectives and is always seeking to understand underlying motivations that drive human decision making and behaviour. She is an expert at forging connections\, allowing people to feel comfortable and relaxed while facilitating deep meaningful discussions. \n\nBronwen’s wealth of experience in qualitative research crosses many industries and categories. Her skillset provides unparalleled value with both excellence in the details and a keen understanding of the strategy.\nBronwen has taught the Qualitative Research Course for the Georgian College RAP Program and has been a frequent guest lecturer.\n\n\n\n\n\nDeborah and Bronwen are both passionate about sharing their learning and expertise with others. They both currently work at Upwords\, a boutique\, qual-focused research consultancy\, where they help brands make human connections. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nImportant Details\nDelivery: In-person across 2 full day sessions (please arrive by 8:45am on each day).Size of class: Maximum 6 participants \n\n\n\nRates:\n$2800 plus HST for CAIPs and CRIC corporate members$3000 plus HST for non-members\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n CAIP LoginCAIPs\, please login to receive discounted member rate. \n \n \n \n \n Username\n \n \n \n Password\n \n \n Forgot your password? \n \n Login\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We’d love to hear from you. Please contact us at info@caip-paim.ca with any comments or questions. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/moderator-essentials-learn-to-moderate-focus-groups/ LOCATION:CRC Research Toronto\, 121 Bloor St E\, Toronto\, ON\, M4W 3M5\, Canada CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Red-Bright-Chat-Bubbles-Colorful-Client-Testimonial-Instagram-Post-2-e1725033767408.png ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240908 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240911 DTSTAMP:20260417T143115 CREATED:20240823T170535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T161817Z UID:10000101-1725753600-1726012799@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:ESOMAR Congress - Exclusive North American Breakfast in partnership with CRIC DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nDefine the Future of Insights at Mind | Myth | Machine in Athens!\n\n\nJoin us for a transformative four-day event in Athens\, where ancient history meets modern innovation. Mind | Myth | Machine offers a unique platform to explore the convergence of human wisdom\, storytelling magic\, and cutting-edge technologies. \n​Dive into groundbreaking ideas and innovative approaches in the world of insights. Engage with industry professionals\, expand your network\, and sculpt the ever-evolving narrative of the industry. Equip yourself with the tools\, knowledge\, and contacts you need to shape your future. \n​Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a pioneering community dedicated to inspiring and leading the global insights industry! \n\n\n\n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n (Breakfast is Free with Esomar Congress) \n \nComing to Athens for the ESOMAR Congress?\nAll Canadians are invited to join CRIC and ESOMAR-NA at the North American Breakfast! Seats are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. Please RSVP today. \n*This is an exclusive event for Congress attendees from North America.\n  \n \n Learn More URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/esomar-north-american-breakfast-in-partnership-with-cric/ LOCATION:Esomar Congress\, Syngrou Avenue 89-93\, Athens\, Attica\, 11745\, Greece CATEGORIES:Conference ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.caip-paim.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Blue-Modern-Medical-Center-Flyer-70-e1725033062222.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240905T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T143115 CREATED:20240812T161605Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T213446Z UID:10000011-1725541200-1725544800@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:How A&W Drives Pricing Strategy with Automated Advanced Insights DESCRIPTION:Delve into A&W’s successful use of automated advanced research to optimize pricing for their suite of hamburger & breakfast products. \nThis case study focuses on Stephanie McEwan\, Manager of Consumer & Market Insights at A&W Canada\, and her innovative approach to implementing advanced conjoint research as a single researcher supporting one of the nation’s largest quick-service restaurants. \nStephanie will be joined by quantilope Co-Founder\, Dr. Thomas Fandrich\, to discuss how automated conjoint analysis easily uncovers customer preferences and pricing thresholds\, meeting the needs of ever-changing consumers. \nDiscover how Stephanie’s application of advanced research methods has elevated the role of insights within A&W\, enabling her to deliver data-driven recommendations with actionable clarity. \n‍Key Takeaways:‍ \n\nThe need for real-time pricing research in a volatile and competitive environment\nHow a fast-food chain uses advanced method insights to dominate its industry\nHow insights can proactively drive conversations\, instead of as reactionary retros\nHow quantilope helped A&W collect real-time pricing research while maintaining the integrity and quality of data\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie McEwan\nManager\,\nConsumer and Market Insights\, A&W Food Services of Canada\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nStephanie has spent the last 11 years at A&W immersing herself in the Canadian QSR landscape. She has focused on market research and data analysis\, bringing forward insights that helped launch new revenue streams\, such as all-day breakfast\, delivery\, and Brew Bar. Stephanie has led research on shifting demographics\, purchase behaviors\, and emerging trends\, contributing to A&W’s significant growth in the Canadian market. Today\, Stephanie works closely with the Corporate Strategy\, Marketing\, and Innovation Teams to ensure the Voice of the Guest is always present in A&W’s business decisions. Her openness to research innovation and drive for trustworthy outputs has ensured consistent\, trusted\, and sought-after research across the business. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dr. Thomas Fandrich\nCo-Founder\, CCO & US Managing Director\,\nquantilope \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThomas Fandrich is the Co-Founder\, CCO\, and U.S. managing director of quantilope. His work has been featured in international specialist magazines including the Journal of Marketing and the Journal of Product Innovation Management. Prior to starting quantilope\, Thomas worked as a market researcher studying quantitative methods in the fields of consumer behavior and marketing mix efficiency. Thomas earned a Ph.D. in marketing science from the University of Kiel. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/how-aw-drives-pricing-strategy-with-automated-advanced-insights/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240829T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240829T140000 DTSTAMP:20260417T143115 CREATED:20240809T210306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T213438Z UID:10000009-1724936400-1724940000@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:Webinar: "So You Lost Your Job\, Now What?" DESCRIPTION:Whether you’ve been downsized\, laid off\, or simply can’t find the right fit\, job loss is an uncomfortable struggle many experience but few truly discuss publicly. This interactive session will look at the timeline of job loss: from the first pangs of concern\, to the dreaded call from HR\, and the weeks (or months) of job searching afterwards. Regardless of where you are in your career\, this session will set you up for success by preparing you for transitioning between roles smoothly. \nNote: this webinar is part one of our three-part Annual Webinar Series; when you register\, you’ll receive an invitation to all three (June\, July\, August) sessions. \nA BIG thank you to Fuel + The Focus Room for supporting this series and making it free\, year after year\, for the WIRe community! \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lindsey GladdenInsights Leader/ Job Seeker \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLindsey is an insights leader specializing in shopper insights with 15 years of experience across a variety of industries. She is known for her consumer centric mindset and storytelling abilities\, as well as being highly caffeinated and highly curious. Lindsey lives north of Dallas with her husband and 2 amazing kids\, and is excited to find the next organization where she can bring insights to life and help build out new capabilities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n January KhoshnoodVP Research Operations @ Screen Engine/ASI \n \n \n \n \n \n \nJanuary is an accomplished results-driven leader\, proven in cultivating high-performing cross-functional teams and strategically leveraging relationships while focusing on the bottom line and transforming business models to create scalable ongoing impact. She has nearly 20 years of experience in online data collection in various roles in Sales\, Product\, and Operations both the vendor (GMI\, Kantar\, Dynata) and agency side (Hall & Partners and SE/ASI). \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mika TurnerVP\, Human Resources at Innovate MR \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nEarning her BA in Psychology in 2005\, Mika began her career in social worker in Los Angeles. She later found her passion in Human Resources and completed her Professional Human Resources certificate from HRCI in January 2013. Continuously learning\, Mika is an active member of SHRM and regularly attends organizational development trainings to ensure that she is on the cutting edge of HR trends. \nMika has spent the last 14 years in HR\, spanning across the market research\, and other tech-based industries. She returned to the market research industry after beginning her career with the founding team at uSamp/Instantly. \nMika is passionate about people\, inclusivity\, and professional advancement\, working to set an example to her daughter every day. She is dedicated to making the business world a better place and demonstrate for her family that anything is possible. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/webinar-so-you-lost-your-job-now-what/ LOCATION:Online CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240821 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240822 DTSTAMP:20260417T143115 CREATED:20240807T204628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240816T214145Z UID:10000003-1724198400-1724284799@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:CAIP Exam Registration Deadline DESCRIPTION:The primary pathway to earning the CAIP involves pursuing rigorous professional education\, obtaining relevant professional experience and passing the comprehensive CAIP Exam that is offered twice annually\, in April and October. \nRegistration deadline for: \n\nApril session is in February and for\nOctober session is in August.\n\nClick on any of the links below to continue: \n\nWhy Become a CAIP?\nEducation Requirements\nExperience Requirements\n\nRegister for the CAIP Exam \nQuestions? Suggestions? Contact info@caip-paim.ca. URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/caip-exam-registration-deadline/ CATEGORIES:CAIP Exam,Registration Deadline ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240607 DTSTAMP:20260417T143115 CREATED:20240812T142138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T143748Z UID:10000010-1717545600-1717718399@www.caip-paim.ca SUMMARY:H*Factor Conference 2024 DESCRIPTION: \nH*Factor 2024\nOn June 5-6\, 2024\, Canada’s only conference dedicated to market research\, analytics and insights took place. The H*Factor conference went Beyond Data and delved into the Human Edge in AI-Driven Research. With over 200 attendees\, this rare in-person opportunity allowed Insights and Analytics professionals to engage with fellow colleagues\, build new connections\, grow within their community while learning about emerging technologies and the future of AI in the market research and analytics community. \nSee some highlights from the event→ URL:https://www.caip-paim.ca/event/hfactor-conference-2024/ LOCATION:Conference\, Toronto\, Ontario\, Canada CATEGORIES:Conference ORGANIZER;CN="CAIP Canada":MAILTO:info@caip-paim.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR