ABOUT THE NCG TEAM
NCG is about recognizing and employing people’s strengths, skills and talents. Every NCG consultant possesses valuable skills and talents that make him/her an important addition to the consulting team. Every NCG consultant has:
- Relevant post secondary education.
- Been employed at a senior management level within the human service industry, averaging 22 years of practical experience totaling 110 years of experience.
- A desire to make a difference and help others using their unique skills & talents.
- A friendly, helpful, supportive attitude.
Our areas of interest and expertise include but are not limited to quality improvement, evaluation, planning, executive coaching, training, team building and supervision.
The NCG Team plans for quality client service!
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THE OWNER
ABOUT KARIN
Karin Naslund has over 20 years of experience working in organizations in senior management positions. She is passionate about developing skills in people and supporting organizations toward greatness.
Karin’s skills include everything from organizational development (board management; program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluating; policy and procedure development, etc.) to human resource management (performance management – hiring, evaluating, dismissing staff, teambuilding), to financial management (budgeting, fundraising and managing a $2 million dollar capital campaign to build a service center, social enterprise) to public relations and marketing (public speaking, promotion and customer service training).
Karin is “All about People!” She started NCG to connect with people across provinces and industries. She appreciates the individual talents, skills and perspective people bring to their work and focuses on their importance in organizational success. Karin strongly believes staff impact an organization’s culture, reputation and financial bottom-line.
Karin is energetic, positive, enthusiastic, friendly and compassionate. She believes her strength is in her ability to help make YOUR organization stronger through YOUR greatest resource – YOUR PEOPLE.
Karin and her husband Lee live east of Camrose, Alberta. They have two teenage daughters, Amy and Nikky. Lee farms and the girls are active in school and sports while the entire family is devoted to their cattle, horses, dogs and cats to round out their farm life. However, nothing replaces their family and friends for support and friendship.
Karin oversees all projects undertaken by Naslund Consulting Group. Value is added through the expertise of her team who specialize in areas such as planning, diagnostics, human resource management, etc.
"We’re all about People" means . . .
Organizational success results from the contributions made by staff, so embrace and develop their full potential.
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THE TEAM
ABOUT BRIAN
Brian Nelson has been doing “Good Work” for not-for-profit and non-government organizations as an employee and volunteer for 36 years. Good Work to Brian means service to others that benefits others, improves communities and brings people together to accomplish the common good. Brian’s career has been varied ranging from running a handiman service for the elderly when he was a teen, doing third world development work, being involved in the recycling industry to working with people with developmental disabilities. Brian’s eclectic vocations have supported his tremendous growth as a supervisor, manager and leader. Brian is currently employed at the Camrose Association For Community Living in a senior leadership position where he runs a program for women and children who are at risk and who need some help developing their parenting and family skills.
Brian graduated from the University of Alberta with a BA in Psychology and completed the course work for an MSc specializing in Family Studies. Brian found that his thesis on the effects of living an alternative lifestyle on family dynamics was so interesting, that he put his thesis to the side to live his research. Becoming more heavily involved in the simpler living movement, Brian left academics for a third world development organization focusing on environmental projects.
Brian’s areas of expertise include strategic planning, developing outcome measurements and quality improvement programs. He is a skilled small group facilitator and successful grant writer. Brian has raised over $5,000,000 for various not-for-profits and non- government organizations in his career. Brian has excelled in volunteer recruitment and management and has considerable experience in facilitation and instruction.
Brian has a passion for social justice issues. He believes in the concept of doing “good work”. This is work that benefits others. He believes that volunteerism is the basis of a vibrant and caring community and is an active volunteer in his church and community. Brian has been president of the Camrose Arts Society for 2 years, facility chairman of the Camrose Performing Arts Center for 2 years, Vice President of the Churchmice Drama Club for 1 year and Stage Manager for over a dozen dinner theatres, lighting technician, sound technician, director of several one act plays and set designer for a children's drama group.
Brian demonstrates commitment and tenacity in all that he does. He has been married for 26 years and with his family, lives in a manner consistent with his belief in self-sufficiency and living lightly on our planet. He grows much of their own food, has built and lives in a passive solar house, and is an avid recycler.
"We’re all about People" means . . .
An organization, business or a community’s greatest asset is the people in that group. People working together can change the world. Brian believes there is no such thing as a “Self made Man”. Working alongside that man (or woman) was a spouse, a partner, co-workers, employees, volunteers, family and friends, who all made the success possible.
Anything is possible if the people involved can speak their dreams, put shape to a plan and celebrate their success. By getting others to work together more effectively we can join with them in their efforts to make the world a better place.
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ABOUT LEEVI
Leevi Hafso’s foundation of knowledge, compassion and honesty has contributed to her success in the human service industry. Her friendly and calm demeanor has also contributed to her success as a facilitator and senior manager.
She earned her Disabilities Studies Diploma in 1995 and has contributed to the enhancement of services to persons with disabilities for 12 years. Leevi has a good mix of direct and indirect support experience through a variety of programs. The indirect support work has been in the form of senior management and leadership experience. Her well-rounded experience enables her to gain perspective from a number of views.
Leevi is a competent trainer involved in the delivery of numerous courses.
She has both developed and taught sexuality and relationship courses to people who have disabilities and continues to develop curriculums for a variety of courses (e.g. relationships, trust, and human sexuality). Her flexible and responsive nature makes her an effective facilitator.
When Leevi is not working, reading or facilitating, she is enjoying her two wonderful boys at home and in outdoor adventures.
"We’re all about People" means . . .
That we go the extra mile in all the work that we do. People and relationships are our priority.
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ABOUT KAREN
Karen Hauber is a dynamic and energetic leader, manager and trainer.
Karen’s Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in psychology prepared her for a career in the not-for-profit sector. Karen has over 16 years in middle and senior management positions across Alberta. Karen’s flexible nature allows her to work effectively on her own, as a team leader and as a team member.
Her expertise lies in policy development, program development and delivery, resource management, organizational structure and change. Karen excels at staff supervision and support. Karen builds a successful staff through coaching, mentoring and mutual respect. She also loves to have fun. She has a true passion for supporting staff and understands the importance of quality staff management to promote the individual talents of each staff.
People are quickly at ease in Karen’s presence. She is an effective communicator and views staff as the single most important company resource and valuable power supply. This is evidenced through the successes that her staff have achieved across her numerous leadership positions in Alberta.
As the principal owner of KTHauber Management, she has developed curriculum for an Alberta community college. KT Hauber Management is proud to join forces with Naslund Consulting to provide excellent management support and training.
"We’re all about People" means . . .
Live in the moment, seize the day, enjoy the life.
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ABOUT TAMMY
Tammy Albers is the NCG Office Manager who keeps the rest of the team organized and able to provide the best possible service to our customers. Through her experience as a hairdresser, Personal Financial Service staff member with TD Canada Trust and volunteer Board member, Tammy recognizes the importance of clear communication, friendly service, patience and responsiveness.
Tammy is energized by people, and therefore working with NCG is a match made in heaven. She is thrilled to be connecting with customers on a daily basis and at the same time learning and developing skills and confidence in herself; exactly what NCG is about.
Tammy started with NCG in January 2007 and has taken all three levels of Great Supervision and Facilitation Skills which she feels can benefit all industries regardless of position or work being done.
Tammy lives with her husband and three small children on a farm east of Camrose. Her favorite animal on the farm is the potbelly pig named “Pebbles.” Tammy’s interests include her children, curling, getting together with friends, camping, and animals.
"We’re all about People" means . . .
Ensuring a pleasant work environment for the NCG team and customers by making certain all needs are met.
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ABOUT PAULA - NCG Mentor (www.silvercreekpress.ca)
Paula MacLean has for the past 14 years educated and entertained thousands of participants at workshops, courses and conferences.
Paula is a leading expert with 30 years experience in not-for-profit management, human resources, board development and governance. She is a former executive director of a non-profit agency, a supervisor and manager, board volunteer, and college instructor. Her books are well-researched, well-written and (proudly and professionally) self-published! Paula lives in Edmonton, Alberta, is a golf and RV enthusiast and shares her life with many four-footed companions as well as several equally valued friends who walk upright!
About NCG . . .
"It has been my pleasure to be associated with Karin Naslund and NCG for the past 4 years. Karin brings her creativity, strong sense of integrity and exceptional customer service ethic to all her consulting and training activities. I have the utmost confidence in recommending Karin and her team to your organization. "
Thank you Paula,
We are grateful for your belief in abundance and your willingness to share your business, expertise and friendship. We are blessed to have you as our mentor!
Karin and the NCG Team
