FPSC Webinar Series EN

Crisis Ready Leadership

Bill Howatt

Dr. Bill Howatt

Event Presenter
Founder & CEO, Howatt HR

Dr. Bill Howatt, Founder & CEO, Howatt HR, is a leading expert in workplace mental health, specializing in psychological safety and productivity. He serves on several key committees, including the CSA OHS Standards Steering Committee and as Chair of CSA Standard Z1008. Dr. Howatt co-created the Psychologically Safe Workplace Awards and the WSPS Mental Harm Prevention Road Map.


Formerly Chief of Research for Workforce Productivity at CBOC and Chief of R&D at LifeWorks, he has led impactful research on mental health in the workplace, in partnership with CSA, MHCC, and The Globe & Mail. Dr. Howatt is the founder of Howatt HR Applied Workplace Research Institute and a contributing researcher at Saint Mary’s University PHS Lab. His work continues to shape healthier, more resilient workplace environments.

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Jennefer Griffith

Event Host
Executive Director - Food Processing Skills Canada (FPSC)

A true driving force in Canada's food and beverage sector, Jennefer Griffith is widely recognized for her visionary leadership in workforce development. As Executive Director of Food Processing Skills Canada, she has spearheaded transformative initiatives, consistently empowering businesses with cutting-edge programs and providing individuals with the essential resources to not just advance, but truly excel in their careers.

About this event

In today’s rapidly changing landscape, leaders face challenges requiring resilience, adaptability, and foresight. In this session, Dr. Bill Howatt offers insights to navigate the complexities of a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) environment.

Learn to prepare for the unexpected, maintain calm, and become a strength for your team. Gain practical tools to enhance leadership effectiveness, inspire resilience, and help teams thrive in any circumstance.

At this event, you'll learn:

  • Cultivate Composure in Crisis: Explore tips to stay calm and decisive during uncertainty, maintaining clarity of vision.
  • Identify and Focus on What You Can Control: Learn to distinguish control elements to allocate resources effectively and foster a proactive mindset.
  • Become a Crisis Ready Leader Role Model: Explore lead practices for confident and resilient crisis ready leadership through exploring crisis ready micro skills and actions.
  • Get your certificate of attendance and your digital badge for attending the event to use for your recognition of professional development.

Event Details

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November 25, 2025 1:00 pm

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