Business Beyond Boundaries – Achieving Operational Excellence
2010 Business Beyond Boundaries Operational Excellence Virtual Conference
When: September 23, 2010
Where: Virtual/Online
Cost: Complimentary
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In today’s world, the phrase “business as usual” takes on a whole new meaning. Companies are no longer solely focused on survival; many are also finding new ways to thrive as we continue to see more and more positive signs of the upturn.
To achieve operational excellence, companies must find a new way of thinking beyond any pre-existing boundaries. Business Beyond Boundaries will give you the opportunity to learn from game-changing leaders who will share new methodologies and perspectives for your organization to achieve operational excellence – and ways to immediately apply them to your business.
Attend Business Beyond Boundaries from the convenience of your office or home. At this unique virtual conference you can:
- Attend 7 webinars presented by operational excellence leaders and authors
- Listen to case studies on how other organizations in your industry are achieving operational excellence
- Learn about new products and services in the virtual exhibit hall
Featured Speakers
Newt Gingrich – Former Speaker of the House, Author, Center for Health Transformation Founder
KEYNOTE – Session Title: Transformational Leadership – Click here to view
Since retiring from Congress, Newt Gingrich has worked extensively on the issues of health and healthcare, devoting the majority of his time to advocating a transformation of the entire system. In 2003, he founded the Center for Health Transformation (CHT), a collaboration of public and private sector leaders dedicated to the creation of a 21st Century Intelligent Health System that saves lives and saves money.
Newt Gingrich is widely recognized as a transformational leader, unparalleled in his ability to create and lead successful large-scale change. Speaker Gingrich and CHT President and CEO Nancy Desmond published The Art of Transformation, and 2008’s Real Change, which devotes a chapter to the necessary changes in today’s healthcare system.
Michael Wright – Co-author, The New Business Normal
Session Title: The New Global Realities for 21st Century Leaders: Faster, Leaner, Smarter
Michael Wright has spent two-plus decades building a global expertise in strategy, operations, management and organizational architecture. Currently, he works with several high technology companies in energy, semiconductor materials and equipment, and related industries on strategic planning, market/product positioning, business development, cultural change and mergers and acquisitions.
Michael’s career has taken place in the revolution of high tech, giving him the opportunity to experience most industries and cultures of the developed world. In addition to being a published author with a book (‘The New Business Normal’ together with co-author Walt Ferguson) and 30+ articles under his name, Michael is responsible for having developed advanced industry courses for SEMI, the largest trade association in high technology, as well as academic courses for the University of Minnesota. Additionally, he is active in advisory and board level positions across the private and public sectors.
Ron Wince – President & CEO, Guidon Performance Solutions
Session Title: Thriving in a White Water World – Click here to view
Ron Wince has overseen the start-up and growth of Guidon Performance Solutions to a full-service business process excellence and technology consulting firm. As president and chief executive officer, he uses his nearly two decades of experience to help enhance business results and garner customer satisfaction for the company’s growing client roster. Ron is widely recognized as an innovator and thought leader in the areas of business performance improvement, cultural transformation, strategy development & deployment, and leadership development.
Prior to founding Guidon, Ron held senior leadership positions within world-class organizations, including J.P. Morgan Chase, Freudenberg-NOK, and Lear Corporation. In these roles, and while working with industry-leading clients, Ron pioneered the adoption of Lean Six Sigma and other tools from industry within healthcare, financial services, retail, public sector and other non-manufacturing organizations.
Other Speakers Included:
- Steve Wall – Director of Continuous Improvement, Ohio State Government
- Session Title: LEAN Ohio: Transforming State Government One Process at a Time – Click here to view
- Joseph Campos, Ph.D. – Director, Microbiology Laboratory, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory and Laboratory Informatics at Children’s National Medical Center, Washington, D.C.
- Session Title: Making a Positive Impact on Patient Care: A Case Study of Children’s National Medical Center Clinical Laboratory – Click here to view
- Session Title: Making a Positive Impact on Patient Care: A Case Study of Children’s National Medical Center Clinical Laboratory – Click here to view
- Peter Farrow – Chief Information Officer, Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union
- Session Title: Leveraging Lean Thinking In Credit Unions: A Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union Case Study – Click here to view
- Dan Sullivan – Partner & Executive Vice President, TBM Consulting Group
- Session Title: Strategy Deployment: Best Practices and Leadership Behaviors that Deliver Breakthrough Results
Exhibitors/Sponsors
Past Conference Details
When: Anytime September 23, 2010
Where: Virtual/Online
Cost: Complimentary
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Contact Guidon For More Information
To learn more about the virtual conference or if you have questions please feel free to contact us through our website or call us toll free at 1.866.986.4414 or 480.986.4414 for international calls.
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