ideas worth sharing

Learning is critical to growth. At Spur, we commit to learning and re-learning the tenets of our crafts, because best practices are always changing. Here's where we share our thoughts with humility and curiosity. What's on your mind? Leave a comment and let us know.

jobs

September 1, 2023

We’re hiring: Director of Public Engagement

Spur Communication is a fast-growing Vancouver agency with an impressive client roster and an even more impressive team. As specialists in engagement and strategic communication, we work primarily with the public and non-profit sectors on complex projects that transform our...

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engagement

October 29, 2021

Facilitating hard conversations

I am not a natural facilitator. Although I’ve honed facilitation skills over the last decade, I was previously a person who was anxious about presenting. When I started facilitating, this felt like presenting in an extreme, high-pressure environment.

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build better conversations

October 21, 2021

Seeing ability differently helps us build better conversations

Given the diversity of our community, it’s remarkable that – at our core –...

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communication

August 12, 2021

Are your brand ambassadors hiding in plain sight?

Business owners tend to feel strongly about word of mouth. The general consensus? It...

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build better conversations

July 29, 2021

Dismantling the gender binary to build better conversations

From its gay liberation roots to today’s intersectional network of activists and allies, the LGBTQAI2S+ rights movement continues to fight for full inclusion.