EFC’s “20/20 Vision: Looking Back and Ahead
May 30, 2016
Jim Taggart
Many delegates have just returned back from another EFC conference; it was great to see all our members/friends from across North America. It gave us an opportunity to visit beautiful Halifax and take in the great Atlantic Canada culture and hospitality.
The theme of this year’s conference was “20/20 Vision” and it certainly made us aware of the many disruptive technologies that we face and should address. It also gave us some ideas on how to adapt to these changes, so that we can continue to grow and remain profitable.
In my opinion, the two big benefits of attending EFC conferences are the skills-based learning and networking. The speakers during the business program allow us to learn from others and improve our skills and knowledge of our industry. The social events at the conference provide an opportunity to meet new people who work in our industry; the YPN reception in particular was a great new event. There was an incredible amount of sharing of ideas and comparing of best practices that occurs at the business sessions. To me, it is always gratifying to see EFC members working together for the advancement of our industry.
I hope that the Halifax conference inspired you and helped get you ready to compete more effectively in 2020. It certainly provided me with some intelligence and tools to help me get ready for the future.
I’m already looking forward to being inspired in warm, sunny San Diego in 2017.
Jim Taggart is President, Electro-Federation Canada.
Read more in CEW from Jim Taggart:
– EFC’s “20/20 Vision: Looking Back and Ahead
– We Need to Engage More Women in the Industry. Me included
– Not Your Typical Industry Association
– Breaking Through the Age Barrier
– Amazon: Friend, Foe or Frenemy?
– Electrical Industry – Mergers and Acquisition
– Understanding and Responding to Disparity
Profile: Jim Taggart: A Steady Hand, A Stellar Career
