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BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management
Strengthen leadership and people practices
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened July 9, 2024
Location
Canada
Overview
BDC’s Leadership and People consulting service helps businesses strengthen leadership, people practices, and organizational culture for current or upcoming business projects. It supports recruiting and onboarding, training and mentorship, and HR systems, coaching, executive training, and leadership retreats.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase performance through digital transformation
- Attract or retain talent
- Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Building a people strategy through recruiting, onboarding, training, mentorship, and succession planning.
- Improving leadership skills, competencies, and practices for complex business situations.
- Developing an agile HR function with tools, systems, technologies, AI, coaching, co-development sessions, executive training, and leadership retreats.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Businesses seeking consulting support.
- Companies with current or upcoming business projects.
Eligible expenses
- BDC consulting service fees.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- United States
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant. The criteria include:
- Structured approach
- Effective management tools
- Coaching and support
How to apply
- Step 1: Open the consulting request form.
- Step 2: Enter your contact information, business details, and project information.
- Step 3: Submit the form to BDC.
Additional information
- BDC consulting services can be financed.
- The program uses a structured, action-oriented approach.
- Expert coaching and support are included.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management Program
What is the BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management?
BDC’s Leadership and People consulting service helps businesses strengthen leadership, people practices, and organizational culture for current or upcoming business projects. It supports recruiting and onboarding, training and mentorship, and HR systems, coaching, executive training, and leadership retreats.
Who is eligible for the BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management program?
To be eligible for the BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management program, you must:
Businesses seeking management improvement.
Projects focused on people and leadership.
What expenses are eligible under BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management?
Building a people strategy through recruiting, onboarding, training, mentorship, and succession planning.
Improving leadership skills, competencies, and practices for complex business situations.
Developing an agile HR function with tools, systems, technologies, AI, coaching, co-development sessions, executive training, and leadership retreats.
Who can I contact for more information about the BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management?
You can contact Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) or by phone at 1-877-232-2269.
Where is the BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management available?
The BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management program is available across Canada.
Is the BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management a grant, loan, or tax credit?
BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management is a Expert Advice
Who are the financial supporters of the BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management?
BDC Advisory Services — Leadership and Management is funded by Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)