2010 Management Update Conference Speakers and Topics
Alan Beaulieu - Planning for an Economic UpswingTrend researcher and economist, Alan Beaulieu, has been with the Institute for Trend Research since 1990. Alan looks at the short and long-term economic forecasts and how they will affect you and your business. He shares his outlook, provides an economic analysis and offers practical applications that will help position your company on the path for an economic upswing.
ALAN BEAULIEU: For the last 15 years, Mr. Beaulieu has been consulting and advising companies throughout the US, Europe, and Japan on how to plan for and prosper through the ups and downs of every phase of the business cycle. He has appeared in and on: the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Barron's, USA Today, Knight Ridder News Services, Reuters, CBS Radio, The Washington Times, CNN Radio and numerous other outlets. And, both he and his brother Brian have received favorable reviews from PMPA members when they presented at recent National Meetings.
Barry Asmus, Ph.D. - America's Economic Future: the Six Unstoppable Trends
All is not well in the world. What happened? How long will it last? Will the bailouts and economic stimulus programs work? The U.S. has experienced 13 recessions in the last 80 years, and the economy has always come back. We must somehow fix the governmental mistakes that caused this catastrophic financial meltdown. The task now is to build a better foundation by focusing on the only foundation for sustained economic growth: the six pillars of freedom and free markets.
AFTERNOON SESSION: What's Hot; What's NotIn this one-hour session , Dr. Asmus discusses the most pressing issues business leaders around the country are facing - the economy, healthcare, and the opportunities and unique challenges facing America's small entrepreneurial business sector.
DR. BARRY ASMUS has been named by USA Today as one of the five most requested speakers in the United States. As a Senior Economist for the prestigious National Center for Policy Analysis, Dr. Asmus does more than just speak on policies, he is actively involved with their implementation. With over twenty-five years experience on the speaking platform, Dr. Asmus presents a powerful picture of America's future, both here and abroad.
Based on durable free market economic principles, his presentations analyze the current issues of the digital economy to help decision-makers formulate informed and effective choices in a global, e-commerce world. Dr. Asmus has testified before the House Ways and Means Committee regarding our income tax system; was a featured speaker in a privatizing Social Security conference for Western European leaders; and has addressed the faculty for the Young Presidents Organization in Cape Town, South Africa.
Dr. Asmus is the author of nine books. His latest, Bulls Don't Blush, Bears Don't Die, provides an insightful summary of today's economy, the problems facing it and proposed solutions to these problems. A major highlight of Dr. Asmus' career was the invitation he received to deliver his "Tribute to America" speech at the re-dedication of the Statute of Liberty by former chairman of the Board for Chrysler, Lee Iacocca.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Saturday, Feb. 27
Ready or Not, Here They Come...New OSHA Regulations
PMPA's Director of Research and Technology, Miles K. Free, gives us the lowdown on new OSHA regulations on the horizon that may affect your manufacturing operations.
Small Business Credit EnvironmentDorsey Tisdale, Principal Relationship Banker with Wells Fargo Business Banking, reviews everything you need to know about small business credit and lending.
SPECIAL AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY SUPPLIER GROUP SESSIONS - Saturday, Feb. 27
Automotive Industry Supplier Group Round Table
This small group Round Table session will provide a unique opportunity for those companies to discuss a wide range of current issues affecting automotive parts manufacturing.
Automotive Industry Outlook - Cliff Notes for 2010Michael Robinet, Vice President of Global Vehicle Forecasts, CSM Worldwide, offers his snapshot analysis and direction of today's auto industry.
Profitable Behaviors for Future Success - Sunday, Feb. 28Laurie Harbour, President of Harbour Results, Inc. sets the stage and offers tactical solutions for how to position your company to successfully emerge from the recession and make solid business changes to be more profitable going forward.
Randy Cheloha, Ph.D. - Improving Your Leadership and Management Style
It is well documented that managers and leaders ground their leadership style in their personalities and that all personality styles have strengths and weaknesses. Business and management psychologist Randy Cheloha, President of the Cheloha Consulting Group, helps you identify your leadership capabilities (and weaknesses) and provides time-tested and practical solutions about how to address them and become a more effective manager and leader. Attendees will be asked to complete an online Hogan Leadership Challenges survey prior to attending the Conference. Analysis will be provided during the session.
BREAKOUT SESSION: Identifying Leadership QualitiesRandy Cheloha zeros in on the leadership strengths and weaknesses identified in your Hogan Leadership Assessment and leads a group discussion on how to successfully address them.
BREAKOUT SESSION: Improving Employee EngagementIt's a fact. Companies with engaged employees are more profitable, more productive and have less turnover. In light of the tumultuous and game-changing business environment, employees are feeling less and less secure about their jobs. Many Gen X and Gen Y employees have different notions about loyalty and work ethic than the baby-boomers and older workers. Randy Cheloha explains how to inspire and motivate today's diverse workforce so that all employees are engaged and involved, especially in this recession laced economy.
RANDY CHELOHA is President of the Cheloha Consulting Group, a leadership development practice. He specializes in working with managers, executives, leaders, and owners on being a catalyst for leader change. He has expertise in executive coaching, executive assessment, and succession planning. Over the past 25+ years Randy has worked with many executives, managers, and leaders on executive assessment, individual coaching, succession, and leadership development. He has assessed +2500 senior executives, consulted on +18 owner/president successions, and provided individual coaching to over 90 executives.
Randy has delivered workshops and presentations on leadership development and succession planning for national audiences at human resource, psychology, and industry conferences. He has published articles on executive assessment, leadership development, job satisfaction, and succession planning.
Randy holds an MS in industrial/organizational psychology from the Pennsylvania State University and a PhD in clinical psychology from the University of North Dakota. His clinical psychology internship was completed at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. He is a licensed psychologist in Pennsylvania.
Jack Daly - Gearing Up for Tomorrow - Opportunize the Upturn!
In a tightened economy…all too many companies and business leaders tend to spend less time in the area of corporate culture. Yet, those companies that are bucking the recessionary impacts are putting even more attention into this critical area. In a tightened economy…solid sales management activities tend to be minimized in favor of more time "selling." Yet, rigorous sales management is the key to leveraging the sales force's efforts. In a tightened economy…sales people are being pressed to call on more prospects since business is "off." Yet, effective proactive pipeline management is the better answer. It is staying true to the key activities done consistently that will win the day! Jack Daly will detail just what needs to be done to get sales growing and your people working harder and smarter toward that goal.
JACK DALY brings 20-plus years of field-proven experience - from a starting base with CPA firm Arthur Anderson to the CEO level of several national companies. A nationally known professional speaker, Jack leads with content, delivers with contagious enthusiasm, and leaves his audience wanting more and committed to taking action. Jack has spoken to companies of all sizes, including Fortune 500, Inc. 500, YPO, YEO, TEC, Trade Associations and schools. He speaks from experience and has helped thousands of individuals and organizations reach their full potential. An accomplished author of books, tape systems and business articles, Jack is committed to getting his audience involved and taking action.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS - Sunday, Feb. 28
HR, Labor and Employment Update - Are You Ready?
Melanie Webber, Partner with PMPA's retained labor counsel, Millisor & Nobil, discusses key HR and employment issues. Employees are your most valuable resource, but managing them within the confines of all of the laws and regulations can be a challenge. Existing employment laws, especially in this tough economy, have resulted in increasing litigation against employers. And, unfortunately, there are more changes on the horizon. Learn about what's in store for your company and how to navigate the laws already on the books - a new "compromise" Employee Free Choice Act is being discussed ("card check"), recent court decisions that impact employers, and possible mandated federal apid sick leave, to name just a few.
You also will receive a checklist for HR and employment law compliance. Ignoring potential employee issues won't make them go away, they only become more costly. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the pro-active steps you can take now.
MELANIE L. WEBBER: Elected as a partner of Millisor & Nobil CO., L.P.A. in 2007, Melanie chairs the firm's Human Resources practice group and counsels employers on a wide array of employment law and labor issues. She also lectures on a variety of employment law issues including the Family and Medical Leave Act, the ADA, Fair Labor Standards Act, sexual harassment and maintaining union-free status.
Prior to joining Millisor & Nobil in 1997, Melanie worked in human resources management for seven years. She received her undergraduate degree in Management and Labor Relations cum laude from Cleveland State University and her law degree from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. She is a member of the State Bar of Ohio, the Labor and Employment Section of the Cleveland Bar Association and the American Bar Association. Melanie served as President of the Board of Project: LEARN and is actively involved with several non-profit organizations in the Cleveland area.
Social Media 101 - What it Means to the B-to-B WorldMost businesses are aware of what social media is, but either think it's not for them or they don't know where to begin. John Sonnhalter, founder of Sonnhalter, reviews sites like Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook and presents practical examples of how you can use them as part of your overall marketing strategy. Social media isn't a silver bullet that will solve all your current marketing issues, but it is a vehicle to increase your company's visibility and cerate new business opportunities. Social media is not going away and those that embrace it early are the ones to stand to gain the most.
JOHN SONNHALTER is the founder of Sonnhalter, a marketing communications firm that he started in 1976 that focuses on Industrial and B-to-B markets. He brings over 35 years of experience in developing and implementing integrated programs for clients. Sonnhalter has been associated with the PMPA for nearly 8 years and is responsible for the monthly inserts, promotional material and new identity.
Warren Rustand - Change: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!
Today we see every-increasing government intervention in our personal and professional lives, which will impact our nation both in the short and long term. What will the Obama administration initiatives to address global climate change, trade agreements/protections and the healthcare system mean for our businesses? As the mid-term elections approach in the Fall of 2010, what will the composition of the House and Senate be following those elections? How will the shifting demographics of our nation influence the outcome of future elections? Warren gives his unique and personal take on all of the above!
WARREN RUSTAND is a hugely successful CEO. Currently, he is Managing Director of SC Capital Partners, an investment banking group offering corporate advisory services, a private equity fund, capital sourcing with a focus on the microcap market. He was previously the CEO of Summit Capital, a firm specializing in small to midsize company development. He has also been Chairman and CEO of Rural Metro Corporation and Cambridge Co. Ltd. He has served as Chairman/CEO of 17 companies. Warren was also Appointments Secretary and Cabinet Secretary to President Ford.