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John-Kurt Pliniussen

Associate Professor & Distinguished Teaching Fellow of International Business
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Overview

Dr. Pliniussen is the resident expert in Digital Marketing, Creativity, and Social Media at Smith School of Business.  Currently, he is Canada's most-quoted expert on internet marketing & digital trends in the national media.

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Appointment Type

Continuing Adjunct

Academic Area

  • Marketing

Interest Topics

  • Creativity & Sales
  • Digital Marketing

Faculty Details

Profile

Full Bio

Dr. Pliniussen is the resident expert in Digital Marketing, Creativity, and Social Media at Smith School of Business.  Currently, he is Canada's most-quoted expert on internet marketing & digital trends in the national media. Some of his sales-related research is summarized on his site at http://www.salessalsa.com/

JP is now an innovation coach for https://ultrabrand.com  and http://www.resolutionstech.com/ and helped with www.gshiftlabs.com  when they first started. He was a Program Director with Shad International www.shad.ca and was Chairman of Bayway Venture Investment Corporation.

Prior to becoming an educator, Dr. Pliniussen worked with many growing corporations and most Federal and Provincial Ministries.  Dr. Pliniussen earned his PhD in Information Systems and Strategy from the University of Bath, England, an MA in Administration from Goddard, an MPA in Public Management from Queen's University, and his HBA in management from the Ivey Business School at Western.  While he worked in industry, he also attained his Certified Administrative Manager's and his Professional Manager's designations.  Dr. Pliniussen has received teaching and research honours, and has much experience in management education and administration. 

JP has authored and co-authored 11 management textbooks, over 30 case studies, and 15 journal articles.  Until recently, he was Director of Queen's Consulting, Canada's longest-established and premier consulting program.  Now he teaches in Queen's top-rated MBA and BComm programs.  Dr. Pliniussen is also helping lead the development of Canada's first university-based Centre for Sales Excellence at Smiths.  He is one of a handful of Canadians to ever be awarded the Edwin-Appel Prize for Entrepreneurial Leadership from Babson College, the world's leader in entrepreneurship education.

He is currently finishing a new management reader related to digital marketing and social media analytics.

Dr. Pliniussen was raised in Copenhagen, Denmark, is multi-lingual, and after moving to Canada, worked in Calgary, London, Toronto, Halifax, and St. John's.

Academic Degrees

MPA (1992)
Queen’s University, Canada

PhD | Business Administration (1985)
University of Bath, England

MA | Administration (1980)
Goddard College, USA

HBA (1976)
University of Western Ontario, Canada

Academic Experience

Smith School of Business | Queen’s University
Faculty Lead, Sales & Innovation, ExecEd (2012 – Present)
Associate Professor, Continuing Adjunct (2000 – Present)
Faculty Lead, Sales & Marketing, ExecEd (2010-2014)
Director, Queen’s SME Business Consulting (2005-2007)                
E-learning Programs Coordinator, Centre for Knowledge-Based Enterprises (2003-2005)

Nipissing University | Canada
Professor (1996-1999)
Associate Professor (1986-1996)

Faculty of Business, Memorial University
Assistant Professor (1984-1986)

Faculty of Business, Mount St. Vincent University
Assistant Professor (1982-1984) 

School of Management, University College of Cape Breton
Assistant Professor (1980-1982)

Ivey School of Business, University of Western Ontario
Lecturer (1977-1978)
Instructor (1976-1977)

Publications

Publications (Texts & Software)

Pliniussen, J., (2019). Creativity & Innovation, First Choice Books, Victoria, BC (172pages)

Pliniussen, J., (2016). Powerful Creativity, RR Donnelly & Sons, Ottawa (166 pages)

Pliniussen, J., (2013). Powering Your Creativity, RR Donnelly & Sons, Ottawa (160 pages)

Pliniussen, J., (2012). Entrepreneurial Marketing, First Choice Books, Victoria, (380 pages) 5. Pliniussen, J., (2011). Sales and Marketing Alignment, First Choice Books, Victoria, (530 pages).

Pliniussen, J., Jones, T (2011). Marketing with BCAP (Business Case Analysis Process), Workbook and Software, 2012 Ed., First Choice Book Publishers, Victoria. (290 pages)

Pliniussen, J., (2004), Marketing with BCAP, CD, ckg Technologies Inc., Barrie, Ontario

Pliniussen, J., Jones, T., Cram, A. (2002). Business Case Analysis Process (BCAP) Workbook, with Software, 4th Edition, Captus Press, Toronto. (334 pages)

Pliniussen, J., and Knight, R. (1998). Planning and Managing Canadian Businesses, Captus Press, Toronto. (332 pages)

Pliniussen, J., Jones, T., Fortin, R., Lariviere, K., and Wilson, L. (1998). Business Case Analysis Process (BCAP) Workbook, with Software), 3rd Edition, Captus Press, Toronto. (315 pages)

Pliniussen, J., and Wilson, L. (eds.) (1997).  An Introduction to Canadian Business and Management, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, Toronto. (729 pages)

Pliniussen, J., (1995). Managing Information Resources: Concepts, Cases and Readings, Second Edition, Irwin Dorsey, Chicago. (505 pages)

Pliniussen, J., (1994). Canadian Business Plans and Case Studies, Third Edition, Canadian Scholar's Press, Toronto. (461 pages)

Publications (Book Chapters/Cases)

Pliniussen, J., and Pliniussen, E (2018). www.437swimwear.com. A Living Case Study - https://web.prod.business.queensu.ca/LivingCase/Review/7acac8a6-5032-43cf-bba0-6ba1adbc7435

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (2004). “ Lawson’s Lumber”. A case study in Grasby, Grossan, Frost, Haywood Farmer, Pearce, and Purdy (eds.), Business Decision Making, 7th Edition, Nelson, Toronto, 154 – 160.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (2000). “ Dawson Lumber Company Limited”. A case study in Grasby, Grossan, Frost, Haywood Farmer, Pearce, and Purdy (eds.), Business Decision Making, 6th Edition, Nelson, Toronto, 110118.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (2000). “ Royal Hardware”. A case study in Grasby, Grossan, Frost, Haywood Farmer, Pearce, and Purdy (eds.), Business Decision Making, 6th Edition, Nelson, Toronto, 318-322.

Pliniussen, J., (1997). “Computerized Business Systems”. Chapter in Pliniussen, J., and Wilson, L. (eds.), An Introduction to Canadian Business and Management, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, Toronto, 203-226.

Pliniussen, J., and Allen, L (1997). “Management Decision Making”. Chapter in Pliniussen, J., and Wilson, L. (eds.), An Introduction to Canadian Business and Management, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, Toronto, 343-370.

Pliniussen, J., and Hewick, L (1997). “Business Communications”. Chapter in Pliniussen, J., and Wilson, L. (eds.), An Introduction to Canadian Business and Management, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, Toronto, 649-674.

Pliniussen, J., (1997). “Canadian Small Business and New Ventures”. Chapter in Pliniussen, J., and Wilson, L. (eds.), An Introduction to Canadian Business and Management, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill, Toronto, 603-626.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1996). “ Dawson Lumber Manufacturing Company”. A case study in Campbell, Grasby, Haywood-Farmer, Head, and Humphrey (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making, 5th Edition, Nelson, Toronto, 99-104.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1996). “ Royal Hardware”. A case study in Campbell, Grasby, Haywood-Farmer, Head, and Humphrey (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making, 5th Edition, Nelson, Toronto, 299-304.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1992). “Royal Hardware Manufacturing Company”. A case study in Campbell et al. (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making, 4th Edition, Nelson, Toronto.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1992). “Larson Lumber Manufacturing Company”. A case study in M. Campbell et al. (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making, 4th Edition, Toronto: Nelson, 1992. 

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1988). “Carson Lumber Company Limited”. A case study in Humphrey, Pearce, Burgoyne, and Erskine (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making, 3rd Edition, Methuen, Toronto.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1988). “Royal Hardware Manufacturing Co. Ltd.”. A case study in Humphrey, Pearce, Burgoyne, and Erskine (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making, 3rd  Edition, Methuen, Toronto.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1988). “Ned Tom Industries Ltd.”. A case study in Humphrey, Pearce, Burgoyne, and Erskine (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making, 3rd Edition, Methuen, Toronto.

Pliniussen, J. (1986). “Scandia Inc.” A case study in Robbins, S. and Stuart-Kotze, R., Canadian Management: Concepts and Practices, Prentice-Hall, Toronto. 

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1981). “Larson Lumber Company Limited”. A case study in Humphrey, Pearce, Burgoyne, and Erskine (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making, 2nd Edition, Methuen, Toronto, 96102.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1981). “Royal Hardware Manufacturing Co. Ltd.”. A case study in Humphrey, Pearce, Burgoyne, and Erskine (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making, 2nd Edition, Methuen, Toronto, 183-187.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1981). “Ned Tom Industries Ltd.”. A case study in Humphrey, Pearce, Burgoyne, and Erskine (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making, 2nd Edition, Methuen, Toronto, 387-396.

Pliniussen, J., and Humphrey, J. (1977). “Lineman Promotions”. A case study in Pearce, Burgoyne, and Humphrey (eds.), An Introduction to Business Decision Making: Text and Cases, Methuen, Toronto, 285-290.

Publications (Journal Articles)

Pliniussen, J., (1990). “Small Business Computing.” Journal of Management Systems, Vol. 2, Summer.

Pliniussen, J., (1989). "Managing New Technology - The Case of Smaller Business Computerization," REMAT Communiqué, Vol. 3 (5), Spring.

Pliniussen, J., and Bennet, J. (1988). "Computers and Entrepreneurs - A National Perspective," The Entrepreneurship Development Review, No. 5, Fall, 1988.

Pliniussen, J., (1988). "Small Business Computing Stages," Journal of Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Vol. 5 (4), Spring. 

Pliniussen, J., (1987). "Longer Term Educational Interests of Small Business Owner/Managers: the Case of Northern Ontario," The Entrepreneurship Development Review, No.. 4, Winter.

Pliniussen, J., (1985). "Information Networks for Computer Modeling," Cost and Management Journal, Vol. 59 (3), May-June. 

Pliniussen, J., (1985). "Evaluating System's Utilization -  A  Mandatory  Control/Feedback  Process,"  Cost and Management Journal, Vol. 59 (2), March-April.

Pliniussen, J., (1985). "Evaluating User Satisfaction," Cost and Management Journal, Vol. 59 (1), January-February.

Pliniussen, J., (1984). "Computer User Training and Development, Part 2," Cost and Management Journal, Vol. 58 (6), November-December.

Pliniussen, J., (1984). "Computer User Training and Development, Part 1, "Cost and Management Journal, Vol. 58 (5), September-October.

Pliniussen, J., (1984). "Information Systems Management," Cost and Management Journal, Vol. 58 (4), July-August.

Pliniussen, J., (1984). "The Role of Micros Within the Mainframe Environment," Cost and Management Journal, Vol. 58 (3), May-June.

Pliniussen, J., (1984). "MIS - DSS Sensitivity - A Conference Paper Report ", Information and Management, Vol. 12, April.

Pliniussen, J., and MacAulay (1984). "Terminal Usage," Cost and Management Journal, Vol. 58 (2), March-April.

Pliniussen, J., and Kirby, E. (1984). "RIAs and Their Computers," Cost and Management Journal, Vol.- 58 (1), January-February.

Pliniussen, J., (1983). "Systems Monitoring and Evaluation, "Cost and Management Journal , Vol. 57 (5), September-October.

Pliniussen, J., (1983). "Computer Risks, "Cost and Management Journal, Vol. 57 (4), July-August.

Pliniussen, J., (1983). "Operational Planning and Accounting Software, " Cost and Management Journal, Vol. 57 (3), May-June.

Teaching

Part-time  Academic and Teaching Experience

  • 1991 – 2001, Co-Director and Business Professor, Shad Valley Summer Program in Creative Technology, University of Calgary, Canada, July.
  • 1996 - 1999, Coordinator, University of Ottawa Distance MBA with Nipissing University, Canada.
  • 1996 - 1997, Adjunct Business Faculty (Creativity and Innovation for BComm), Royal Roads University, Canada.
  • 1996, Adjunct Business Faculty (Marketing for MBA), University of Ottawa, Canada
  • 1987 - 1988, Adjunct Business Faculty (MIS for MBA), Laurentian University, Canada
  • 1983 - 1984, Adjunct Business Faculty (Strategy for BComm), St. Mary’s University, Canada.
  • 1978 – 1980, P-T Lecturer, Ivey School of Business, UWO, Canada

Recent Teaching Innovations

  • 2018 – Create new ONLINE Comm231/631 (Intro Marketing) course and content
  • 2016 – Redesign and update Comm339 (Digital Marketing) and MBUS800 (Intro Marketing)
  • 2015 – Redesign and update of both Comm231(Marketing)  and MBAS872 (Social Innovation)
  • 2014 – Increased marketing co-op projects for Comm132 and MBUS 824
  • 2013- Integrated marketing case writing and social media co-op projects into curriculum
  • 2011 – Integrated new social media co-op/business partnerships for all sections of Comm132
  • 2010 – Developed new curriculum for MBA core courses in creativity and innovation
  • 2009 - Developed new curriculum for Comm132 – Marketing 2
  • 2007 – Developed new curriculum for Comm131 – Intro Marketing
  • 2007 – Developed new curriculum for new core EMBA course MBAS983 – Creativity, Innovation & Design
  • 2006 – Developed new curriculum for Business Consulting Course, Comm404
  • 2005 – Developed new simulation process and Markstrat model integration for Sales Management Course, Comm434
  • 2004 - Developed new required course: AMBA 824 – Core Course in Creativity and Innovation
  • 2002 - Developed new elective courses: Comm339 (Internet Marketing), Comm439 (B2B  Marketing)
  • 2001 - Developed new course packs: Comm 333 (Marketing Strategy), Comm 339, Comm 439

Visiting Positions

Full Professor (visiting)
Faculty of Business, Brock University
1999 – 2000

Executive Teaching/Coaching

2012 – Current: Teaching 5 days modules in Sales, Customer Service, Innovation, and eCommerce to Smith School of Business Executive Clients in Riyadh, KSE; Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat, Oman.

2010 – 2014: Faculty lead for 2-day, 3-day and 5-dayExecutive Education models in Sales, SME Marketing, and Innovation offered in Toronto and Kingston, Ontario

Research

Research & Writing Activities

Summer 2018

Writing a series of Living Case Canadian-focused social media marketing studies 

Fall 2014

Updated content for marketing case app I developed at  http://www.prenhall.com/casepilot

Autumn 2013

Launched www.salessalsa.com and updating research content

Winter 2012

Finishing final draft of ‘Sales Salsa’ management reader and site  www.salessalsa.com

Winter 2008/09

Finished first draft of marketing management reader  entitled “Aligning Marketing & Sales”

Fall 2008

Finished first draft of sales management reader entitled “Sales Salsa”

Spring 2006

Finishing draft of management reader entitled “Touch, Tingle, & Gingle: The 3 Hallmarks of Successful E-Ventures” 

Summer 2005

Developed a proposal for Canada’s first Centre for Sales Excellence to be housed within a university-based School of Business. Proposal accepted and funding being sought.

Summer 2003

Invented and developed the world’s first interactive Web-based business case study evaluation technology and tool, code named CasePilot. Launched at http://www.prenhall.com/casepilot

Summer 2002

Site developer and Web master for Canada’s first marketing educators’ portal, contracted by Prentice Hall and Pearson Education.

Winter 2001/2002

Leading a project to document the growth of Kingston’s 16 knowledge-based firms, with

Kingston’s Economic Development Corp (KEDCO), and with Dr. Perry Bamji

Working with Prentice Hall publishers to establish world’s 1st marketing education Internet portal

Winter 2001/2002

Reviewer for Technology and Innovation Management (TIMS), and the Entrepreneurship Divisions, Academy of Management

 

Reviewer for Entrepreneurship, and Management Education Divisions of Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC)

Fall, 2000

Lead investigator for a study entitled “Barriers and Benchmarks to E-commerce for Canadian

SMEs: An Ontario Blue Print” for the Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, and the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade, and Tourism coordinated by the Centre for Knowledge-Based Enterprises, Queen’s School of Business, Queen’s University.

Fall, 2000

Completing study of e-commerce impact on 45 SMEs participating in a Business Adjustment Services project requiring that they establish and utilize the Internet for their operations.

2000 - Present

Developing a framework for writing new Canadian e-commerce case studies based upon the BCAP framework.

Presentations

Published & Refereed Conference Papers

Pliniussen, J., and Susan R. (2002). “The Technological Antecedents of Nanotechnology”, Conference Proceedings, IEEE Conference, Cambridge University, England.

Pliniussen, J., and Walpole B. (1989)."Planning and Implementation of Programs in Entrepreneurship,"  (with  Bob  Walpole),   Conference   Proceedings,   Third  Canadian Entrepreneurial  Conference, University of Calgary.

Pliniussen, J., (1988). "Entrepreneurship and Centres for Entrepreneurship: A Systems Approach for Enhancing Entrepreneurial Development," Conference Proceedings, International Conference on Small Business, St. John's Nfld., 

Pliniussen, J., (1988). "Towards a Stage Theory of Small Business Computing," Conference Proceedings, ASAC, Halifax.

Pliniussen, J., (1987). "Entrepreneurial Networking for Skills Enhancement," Conference Proceedings, Second Canadian Entrepreneurial Conference, Queen's University.

Pliniussen, J., (1986). "Opportunities and Options in Entrepreneurial Learning," Conference Proceedings, First Canadian Entrepreneurial Conference, Memorial University.

Pliniussen, J., (1985). "Integrating Forecasting Models for Decision Support Into Management Curriculum," Conference Proceedings, Atlantic Schools of Business Conference, Acadia University.

Pliniussen, J., (1984). "An Approach to Examining Functional Area Systems Utilization," Conference Proceedings,

Atlantic Schools of Business Conference, Mount Saint Vincent University. (Best Paper Award)

Pliniussen, J., (1984). "PMT Function Matrix (B) - An Approach for Forecasting the Organizational Impact of Management Decision implementation," Conference Proceedings, Atlantic Schools of Business Conference, Mount Saint Vincent University.

Pliniussen, J., (1983). "Information Delivery Systems," Conference Proceedings, Atlantic Schools of Business Conference, St. Francis Xavier University.

Pliniussen, J., (1983). "A Note on Enhancing Managers' MIS-DSS Skills," Management Information Systems Proceedings, Administrative Sciences Association of Canada Conference, University of British Columbia.

Pliniussen, J., (1983). "Management Information and Strategic Planning Integration," Conference Proceedings, International Business Schools Computer Users Group (IBSCUG) Conference, University of Waterloo.

Pliniussen, J., (1983). "Planning Intelligence Systems," Conference Proceedings, Academy of Marketing Sciences Conference, University of Miami.

"SPEC Planning - The Euro-Canadian Interface," Conference Proceedings, Atlantic School of Business Conference, University of New Brunswick, 1982.

Awards

Teaching Awards

www.stukent.com Digital Professor of the Month Award (2016)

Nominated for Undergraduate Teaching Award, Queen’s School of Business (2005-2015)

Winner of Teaching Award, Queen’s School of Business (2004)

Nominated for Undergraduate Teaching Award, Queen’s School of Business (2001, 2003)

Nominated for Teaching Excellence Award, Nipissing University, Canada (1997)

Research Awards

Nominated to be the inaugural recipient of the new Chancellor’s Research Award, Nipissing University, Canada (2000)

One of a few Canadians to ever be awarded the Edwin M. Appel Prize for Entrepreneurship Leadership and Research by Babson College, Boston, USA (1996)

Other Awards

Developed the Intonex Inc. e-commerce new venture case study that won the 1998 national CIBC Case Study competition hosted by the School of Business, Acadia University, Canada (1998)

Co-authored two case studies that won second and third prize in National Aboriginal Management Small Business Case Writing Competition hosted by the Faculty of Management, University of Lethbridge, Canada (1995)

Best Paper Award, MIS Division, 1984, Atlantic Schools of Business Conference, Halifax, Canada (1984)

 

Service

Sample Contracts (1994 – 2019)

  • Veteran’s Affairs,  “Embedding Innovation”
  • State Farm, “Creativity in Sales”
  • CSIS, “Innovation Culture”
  • Telus, “Innovation for Management”
  • London Life, “Sales Training for WEPG Businesses”.
  • Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology, “Barriers and Benchmarks to E-Commerce for SMEs”.
  • Ministry of the Solicitor General, “Management Selection and Development”.
  • University of Northern British Columbia, “Review of Business Degree Programs”.
  • Union of Ontario Indians, “Strategic Planning for the Third Corporation”.
  • Ministry of Correctional Services and the Solicitor General, “Management Evaluation Project”.        Union of Ontario Indians, "Issues and Options for Economic Development".
  • Union of Ontario Indians, "Policing  Plans and Strategies for Ontario's 43 Anishinabek Communities".
  • Ministry of Community and Social Services, "Strategic Planning for Children's Mental Health Agencies in North Bay and Timmins".
  • Ministry of Northern Affairs, "Ethics and Small Business".
  • Canadian Centre for Creative Technology, Waterloo, "Training Program Manual Development".
  • Ministry of Social Services, North Bay, "Management Team Information Systems Development".
  • Centre of Entrepreneurship, North Bay, "Video-Based Entrepreneurship Curriculum Development".
  • Ministry of Health, Toronto, "QWL and Psychiatric Hospital Strategies".
  • College of Trades and Technology, St. John's, Nfld., "Strategic Management Process Implementation".
  • Fishery Products International, St. John's, Nfld., Management Development Strategies".
  • Manufacturers Life Insurance Company, Halifax, Nova Scotia, "Sales Team Information Systems".
  • Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Halifax, "Regional Offices Information Service Development".
  • Office of the Inspector of Cooperatives for Nova Scotia, Halifax, "Provincial Liquidators".

Other Activities

  • 2018 – Current: Advisory Board Member to Queen's Innovation Centre Summer Initiative (QICSI)
  • 2014 – current: Coach and guest speaker for summer innovation incubator program, Queen’s University
  • 2011 – current: Coach Canada’s Top Ad Exec QSB competitors
  • 2010 – Loran Merit Scholarship Program mentor - https://loranscholar.ca/our-mentors
  • 2008 - 2011: Coach for QSB Case Competition Entrants
  • 2007/08: Faculty Coordinator for Business and Entrepreneurship Conference
  • 2006: Coordinator for Sales Competition, and new annual Marketing Creativity Challenge
  • 2005: Faculty Coach for MBA teams competing in marketing, emarketing, and innovation competitions
  • 2004: Coordinating course content for five Comm131 (Intro Marketing) sections
  • 2003 – 2004: Coordinator for May/04 our 1st National eLearning Conference hosted by Queen’s School of Business
  • 2003: Hosted Organized visit by Chinese Delegation and Industry Canada
  • 2003: Helped Dr. Cunningham plan and design new AMBA degree, and assist with information sessions
  • 2003: Integrated new Internet-based marketing simulation into Comm333
  • 2003 – 2004: Coach for Queen’s Markstrat Simulation Competition hosted by the University of Manitoba
  • 2002 – 2004: Coach for MBAST ecommerce case competition team
  • 2002 - 2004: Faculty judge for QEC, ICBC, and QMAC undergraduate competitions and forums.
  • 2002 - 2003: Member of new Workload Document Committee
  • 2002: Ethics Research Review Committee, Queen’s School of Business
  • 2002: Reviewer for Academy of Management, Management Education and Development Division; Academic Reviewer for Management Education and for Entrepreneurship Divisions (papers focusing on technology applications, e-commerce, or computing issues)
  • 2001: E-commerce textbook proposal reviewer for Prentice-Hall Publishers.
  • 2000: Faculty mentor for business student competition teams, Queen’s Business School.
  • 2000: E-commerce textbook proposal reviewer for Prentice-Hall Publishers.
  • 2000 - 2004: Academic Reviewer for Management Education and for Entrepreneurship Divisions (papers focusing on technology applications, e-commerce, or computing issues) of Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) national conferences.
  • 1999: E-commerce textbook proposal reviewer for McGraw-Hill Publishers.
  • 1999: Invited to lead session (with Tim Jones) on using BCAP software for management teaching, ASAC National Conference, Saint John, NB.
  • 1999: Academic Reviewer for Entrepreneurship Divisions (papers focusing on technology applications, ecommerce, or computing issues) of Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) national conferences.
  • 1998: Invited to present seminar on BCAP software for the annual world-wide Symposium of Entrepreneurial Educators (SEE) conference, hosted annually at Babson College, Mass., May.
  • 1998: Invited to demonstrate results of BCAP software utilization to annual Atlantic School of Business Conference, Acadia University, Nova Scotia, October. 
  • 1998: External Reviewer (with Dr. B. Dadgostar) for Faculty of Business program review, University of Northern British Columbia, Fall.
  • 1998: External reviewer of graduate student for MEd (Administration) thesis, Nipissing University.
  • 1998:Faculty coach for Northern Ontario consulting competition winning business student teams, Nipissing University.
  • 1997 Academic Reviewer for Entrepreneurship and also Management Education areas of Administrative Sciences Association of Canada (ASAC) national conferences.

Professional Certifications

Professional Manager (PMgr)
Canadian Institute of Management

Certified in Management (CIM)
Canadian Institute of Management

Academic and Professional Associations

Professional 

AIMS - Association of Internet Marketing and Sales (Canada)

IMA -  Internet Marketing Association (USA)

CIMA - Canadian Internet Marketing Association 

INSME - International Network for SME’s

Academic

AM - Academy of Management