The Learning Edge Inc. is a Saskatoon based business training and consulting organization serving Western Canadian businesses.The Learning Edge's services are offered either as public programs or presented as in-house for organizations who wish to have a program customized to meet their specific needs.
Our company offers a broad range of business solutions through an extensive network of professionals in their related work field. They have expertise and experience that offers our clients the best possible training and consulting that is on the cutting edge of today's business world. We accomplish this by analyzing our clients' business needs, researching the most appropriate intervention needed and making a recommendation.
- Company History
- Client List
- Testimonials
Denise McIntyre
President, The Learning Edge, Inc.
When Denise McIntyre takes a moment to reflect, she is reminded of her initiation into the business training and consulting industry.
Company History
From 1986 - 1994 Ms. McIntyre managed the Training and Consulting Department for Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) in Manitoba. She worked extensively with BDC's clients in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta. The training and consulting services were outsourced to a network of professional trainers and consultants.
During the latter part of her tenure with BDC, she was requested to pursue management positions that would require her to become transferable, and would require less client contact; therefore, she chose to pursue entrepreneurship as an alternative career solution.
In 1994 Ms. McIntyre began her own business The Learning Edge Inc. Ms. McIntyre's business gained immediate support from clients in the Prairie Provinces. Currently, Ms. McIntyre continues to experience growth and diversity in her business. She has explored new opportunities by becoming a partner in a regional accounting firm and has become affiliated with a Singapore and an England based training organization.
The Learning Edge's logo - a diamond - not only symbolizes quality and high value, but also is distinctive in a personal sense. A diamond is a piece of coal made well under pressure, and for Denise, a Cape Breton coalminer's daughter, her company The Learning Edge Inc. should only further enhance the high quality of services already provided by the added pressures of entrepreneurship.
Our Client List
Client List
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Aboriginal Business Canada
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Testimonials
Comments from a sampling of our clients....
"The session with Dr. Denis Shackel was one of the best and most rewarding programs I have attended. The practical, down to earth approach to leadership development sent me away with a number of excellent ideas that will definitely enhance my leadership style."
John Carter, Director, Educational Services,
Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations, Regina, Saskatchewan
"The Learning Edge truly has the edge when it comes to learning with their clients.They are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure a quality experience for all involved. As a speaker who has traveled all over North America, and who has worked with The Learning Edge over several years, I can attest to the excellence in the service they provide to their clients. I am particularly impressed with how they never cease exceeding client expectations, ensuring that every detail is satisfied and every contract has a personal touch."
David Irvine, Keynote Speaker, Workshop Leader, and Consultant
Cochrane, Alberta
"The real challenge of a good manager is not to find superior people, but to motivate ordinary people to do superior work. Denis provides you with those skills ... in Aces."
Larry Chornoboy, Manager, Performance Management,
United Grain Growers, Winnipeg, Manitoba
"If you work with people, you have the potential to harness the power of teamwork. Dr. Denis Shackel demonstrates this power in a very practical way. As one of the leaders in our company, I would be negligent if I did not expose more of our people to his message."
Dave Doepker, President
Doepker Industries, Annaheim, Saskatchewan
"Dr. Denis Shackel brings a wealth of experience and injects reality, energy and sincerity into what could have been a very boring, theory based management topic. The principles of leadership of this program were presented in a very learner-centered environment that was challenging, practical and fun. Managers, who are going to be effective in a time of change and turbulence, need this course."
Rosalynne Taylor, Retail Recruitment Director
Federated Co-operative Limited, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
"The course with Denis Shackel was very up beat and rewarding to me. It showed me ways to know my management team, their personalities and understanding why they react as they do to situations at work. The course also shows the achievements of good team work and the power of positive feedback to your fellow workers."
Keith Zabolotney, General Manager
Assiniboia Credit Union, General Manager, Assiniboia, Sask
"Dr. Denis Shackel brings a unique practitioner's perspective, combined with outstanding training skills, to ensure a superior learning experience."
Marcel Brissette, Vice-President, Manitoba, Saskatchewan Region,
Black & McDonald Limited, Winnipeg, Manitoba
"Every minute spent with Dr. Denis Shackel was extremely creative and imaginative. Denis passes his positive attitude and high energy on to every participant. You'll leave with great respect and belief in yourself and others."
Kevin Cropper, Parts Manager,
Cropper Motors, Naicam, Saskatchewan
"This was by far the most enjoyable, interesting, enlightening and practical course I have ever attended. A number of the lessons I had heard before, but Dr. Denis Shackel presented them in such a fresh, vigorous and genuine way that you couldn't help being totally absorbed. Their relevance was immediately clear and you couldn't wait to put them into practice. The quality of the information delivered was excellent, but I am quite sure that it was Denis Shackel that made it work. I would recommend this course to anyone who demonstrates the desire to improve their management skills."
Don Kardash, Propane Sales Co-ordinator,
Federated Co-operatives Limited, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
"Undoubtedly this event had more direct impact on me than any other management or leadership course I have taken. The presentations allowed me to learn in a way which led to an ability to immediately apply new strategies in my home workplace. Denis is a warm, caring individual who helps to break down barriers between people so we can get to the root of our relationships and thereby learn to make them better and more meaningful. I could go on!"
Lyle Bolen, Senior Analyst
Saskatchewan Economic and Co-operative Development, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
"I found this Management Program a real "Learning Experience". The team workshops were GREAT and positively identified various leadership styles among the team members. The presentation and conference"
Andy Seniuk, General Manager
Ethelbert Credit Union, Ethelbert, Manitoba
"Dr. Denis Shackel opened my eyes and mind on how to manage and lead change...to become "Pursuer of the Possible, not a Predictor of the Inevitable." IF IT IS TO BE, IT IS UP TO ME! His style, enthusiasm and example made everything appear so easy to accomplish."
Linda Hildebrand, Education Co-ordinator,
Simplot Canada, Brandon, Manitoba