Resources - Non-Refereed Contributions - Professional Journals, Seminars and Presentations
Professional Journals
Finley, D., A. Gralen, L. Fichtner (2006). Phoenix in Calgary: How the Calgary Philharmonic survived bankruptcy and moved to a new level of sustainability. Non-Profit Quarterly, 13(2), 40-50. Download
Finley, D.S. (1991, Oct). The Planning Experience in the Alberta Gas Transmission Division of NOVA: Catalyst for Change. Alberta Chapter of the Planning Forum, Edmonton, Canada.
Finley, D. (1981, Jan). The effects of exogenous organic anions on biliary lipid secretion. Queen’s Medical Review, Queen’s University. Kingston, Ontario.
Seminars
Finley, D. (2010, Mar 1). Managing Change in Non-Profit Organizations. Haskayne School of Business (HROD 403), University of Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D. (2009, Nov 9). Transitioning Organizations Through Crisis: The Case of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra. Haskayne School of Business (MKTG 559), University of Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D. (2009, Oct 22). Improving Organizational Performance: What’s so different about the non-profit sector? Haskayne School of Business (HROD 723), University of Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D. (2009, Sep 25). Management Consulting: Transferring knowledge to increase effectiveness. Haskayne School of Business (Career Day), University of Calgary, Canada (invited)
Finley, D. (2009, Apr 9). Leadership Essentials for High Performing Boards: Governance Basics. Women’s Executive Network, Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D. (2008, Oct 31). Is Management Consulting for Me? Helping dedicated organizations achieve great results! Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D.S. (2008, Jul 24). Building Powerful Presentations with Strategic Intent. Vantage Foods, Winnipeg, Canada, (invited).
Finley, D. (2008, Mar; 2006, Mar). Bankruptcy Protection: A Case Study from the NFP Sector. The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management, Claremont Graduate University, Claremont,, CA (invited).
Finley, D. (2007, Oct 12). A Frank Discussion on Community Development. National Association of Japanese Canadians, Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D. (2006, Jul 4). Integrated Case Study: Understanding pros & cons of rational mgmt concepts & experience based learning. University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (invited).
Finley, D., G. Rogers (2006, Mar 23 & Nov 29). Strategic Planning: A Framework for Non-Profit Boards. Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Mgmt, Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D. (2005, Jun 17-25). Leadership in Non-Profit Organizations. University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (invited).
Finley, D., Anheier, H.K., P. Brey, C. Siebert (2005, Jun 23). Managing Nonprofits: Challenges & Opportunities. Haniel Foundation Panel. University of St. Gallen, Switzerland (invited).
Finley, D.S., G. Rogers (2005, Apr 20 & Nov 23). Strategic Planning: A Framework for Board Members in Non-Profit Organizations. Governance Plus – Developing Leadership Competencies through Strategic Board Placement. Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Mgmt, Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D., G. Rogers (2004, Mar 24 & Dec 1). Strategic Planning: A Framework for Non-Profit Organizations. Governance Plus – Developing Leadership Competencies through Strategic Board Placement. Calgary Centre for Non-Profit Mgmt, Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D. (2004, Oct 29). Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra: How We Got Into Bankruptcy & What We Did About It. Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D., G. Rogers (2002, Mar). Strategic Planning in Social Service Organizations. Professional Development Seminar, United Way of Canada, Halifax, NS (invited).
Finley, D. (1997, Mar). Introduction to Practical Strategic Planning. Segment of graduate course (EVDS 683.91/92), Faculty of Environmental Design, University of Calgary, Canada (invited).
McDonnell, K., and D.S. Finley (1996, Mar). An Introduction to Marketing. Series of workshops for the Developmental Disabilities Resource Centre of Calgary, Canada.
Finley, D.S. (1994). What’s All This Mission/Vision Stuff? Professional Development Seminar, United Way of Calgary and Area, Calgary, Canada.
Finley, D.S. and J. Galloway (1994). Do We Measure Up? Framework Partner Inc., Calgary, Canada.
Finley, D.S. (1993, May). What’s All This Mission/Vision Stuff? Professional Development Seminar, Data Processing Services Department, Integrated Business Computing Division, City of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.
Presentations
Finley, D. (2008, Dec 2). Courage to Create. Women Guiding Women Leadership, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada (keynote address, invited).
Finley, D. (2008, Dec 1). Elements of Successful Transformations. AB Livestock & Meat Agency, Industry Engagement Workshop, Edmonton, Canada (invited).
Finley, D. (2008, Sep 10). From Red to Black: Turnaround of a Community Icon. Renaissance Executive Forums, Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D. (2007, Nov 23). The Power of Alternatives. AB Agriculture, Industry Governance Review, Edmonton, Canada (invited).
Finley, D. (2006, Sep 20). Building Sustainable Organizations in the Non-Profit Sector. Petroleum Accountants Society of Canada, Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D.S. (2004, May 28). Overview of Transition: Two Years Later at Calgary French & International School. Calgary Caucus, Calgary, Canada.
Finley, D.S. (2004, Jan 14). Bringing the Music Back to the Soul of Calgary: The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra - Bankruptcy Protection: How We Got There and What We Did About It. Strategic Leadership Forum, Calgary, Canada (invited).
Finley, D.S. (2001, Dec 14). Calgary French School: A Unique Educational and Community Partnership Model. Calgary Caucus, Calgary, Canada.
Finley, D. (1997, May 20). Strategic Transformation vs. Continuous Improvement. University of Calgary, Canada.
Finley, D.S. (1991, Oct). The Planning Experience in the Alberta Gas Transmission Division of NOVA: Catalyst for Change. Presented at the Edmonton, Alberta Chapter of the Planning Forum (invited).
Finley, D.S. (1980). Dollars and Sense. Oral submission to the Federal/Provincial Task Force on Student Aid Alma Mater Society Inc., Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario.
Finley, D.S. (1980). Student Summer Employment Survey. Oral submission to the Queen’s Board of Trustees. Alma Mater Society Inc., Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario.
Finley, D.S. (1980). System on the Brink. Oral response to the Ontario Council on University Affairs. Alma Mater Society Inc., Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario.
Finley, D.S. (1980). The Socio-economic Impact of Queen’s University of the Kingston Community in 1980. Oral submission to the Queen’s Board of Trustees. Alma Mater Society Inc., Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario.
