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Self Actualization
So far we've talked about two behaviours in our ideal culture: seeking Achievement and being Affiliative. Our third behaviour is called Self-Actualization. This is present in the best of the best organizations around the world.
Memories of Alcorn
They sat on a wooden shelf: an RCMP officer, a park ranger, and a cowboy with a wide brimmed hat. “Which do you like?” my grandfather asked.
Housing for Hope
The Antigonish Affordable Housing Society ran a successful campaign in the 2017 Aviva Community Fund, winning $100,000.
Bridges to Community
I recently had the privilege to travel to Nicaragua as part of Bridges To Community Canada to build houses for two needy families in the village of Sasle. This trip was made possible because of our partnership with Pembridge.
2017 Top CIP Award
It’s been exciting to watch Elisha Deamel complete her industry certifications over the past few years. She recently won top marks in her graduating Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) class in 2017.
The Value of a Story
Knowing how much insurance a person needs can sometimes be tough. It helps to be a good listener.
The Digital Garage
The first thing you’ll see when you walk into Aviva’s open-concept digital garage in downtown Toronto is a portrait of Steve Jobs. Look closer, and you’ll notice the portrait’s canvas is fused together from hundreds of 3½-inch floppy disks. Beside Jobs hang portraits of other tech innovators. And gathered in the space itself are what Aviva hopes are a group of tech innovators of the future.
Powering Change
Kelly Power lives up to her name. She’s one of our go to people for organizational development. Over the years, Kelly has been involved in creating new roles and workflows, which have made us a lot stronger.