Consulting Services
The Imagination Group specializes in guiding organizations to operate more efficiently and profitably. An Aboriginal owned and operated consulting firm, we focus on value creation and offer our clients a unique understanding of the spectrum of challenges that business leaders face - from long range planning to critical day-to-day business issues. Our clients include corporations, governments, and Aboriginal organizations.
The Imagination Group engages with our clients in a thorough analysis of business operations and issues and the development of plans to address gaps and implement improvements. The Imagination Group consulting practice brings over 30 years of specialized business experience to our clients in the following disciplines:
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Marie Delorme Senior executive advisor Marie Delorme is CEO of The Imagination Group, and specializes in guiding organizations to operate more efficiently and profitably by focusing on the spectrum of challenges that business leaders and governments face – from long range planning to critical day-to-day business issues. See complete profile. |
Board Positions & Affiliations – Current and Past
Current
- Premier's Council on Alberta's Promise, Member
- United Way Calgary and Area, Board of Directors
- RCMP Foundation, Board of Directors
- Upstart Council of Champions, Co-Chair
- Canadian Women's Foundation, National Task Force on Human Trafficking, Member
- Canadian University Boards Association, Board Member
- Coady International Institute, International Advisory Committee
- Coady Institute, Indigenous Women in Community Leadership, Advisor and Mentor
- Cape Breton University, Unama'ki College, Advisory Board
- Iniskim Centre, Mount Royal University, Advisory Committee
- First Light Initiative, Board of Directors
- International Women's Forum, Member
- Circle for Aboriginal Relations, Member
- Métis Nation of Alberta, Member
- Mount Royal University, Board of Governors, Vice-Chair
- Calgary United Way Campaign 2010, Co-Chair
- Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation, Canadian Representative for United States Consulate General
- The Mount Royal University Foundation, Board
- Glenbow Museum, Guest Curator
- Canadian Council on Learning, Private Sector Roundtable Member
- Alberta College of Art and Design, Stirring Culture Community Advisory Committee, Member
- Canadian Youth Business Foundation, Board
- Calgary Chamber of Commerce Aboriginal Opportunities Committee, Chair
- Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, Co-chair,
- Conference Board of Canada Council on Corporate Aboriginal Relations, Co-chair
- Canadian Unity Council, Board of Governors
- Calgary Business Information Centre, Board
- University of Calgary Cultural Diversity Institute, Chair
- Imagine Canada, Corporate Citizenship Committee
- Youth in Motion, Advisor
- Canadian Telecommunications Consultants Association, Member
- Canadian Women in Communications, Member
Awards & Recognition
- Indspire Business and Commerce Award
- Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award
- University of Calgary Dr. Douglas Cardinal Award
- Alberta Chamber of Commerce Business Award of Distinction
- Alberta Centennial Medal
- Calgary Chamber of Commerce Salute To Excellence Award
- Métis Nation Entrepreneur of the Year Award
- Bow Valley College - Establishment of the Marie Delorme Scholarship
Education
- PhD, University of Calgary
- Master of Business Administration, Queen's University
- Bachelor of Science Degree, Pacific Western University
Academic
- Full Graduate Teaching Assistantship, University of Calgary, 2010
- Sessional Professor, Coady Institute, St. Francis Xavier University, 2010 - Present
Background & Experience
Current (2000 - PRESENT)
- CEO, The Imagination Group of Companies: The Imagination Group Consulting; NATION Imagination; The Aboriginal Gifting Company; Authentically Aboriginal
Past - TELUS (1985 - 2000)
- Vice President, Human Resources; directed a team of 50 human resources professionals.
- Director of Sales TELUS Wholesale Division; responsible for revenue of $250 million.
- Director of Corporate Education and Development
- Leader, Task Force on the Role and Advancement of Women.
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Current (2000 - present)
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Contact information:
The Imagination Group
Marie Delorme, President
Box 42252 Southland Crossing
Calgary, AB T2J 7A6
| Phone | 403.640.0515 |
| Toll Free | 877.640.2090 |
| Cell Phone | 403.850.9791 |
| Facsimile | 403.640.0516 |
mdelorme imaginationgroup.ca |
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