Phil Kirby Seminar: Investigating the Productivity Paradox
June 9, 2015 by City Events
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On Wednesday morning we coordinated an event with Hogg, Shain & Scheck and helped them organize and promote their Managing for Growth Seminar. The guest speakers for the day were CEO John Wilson from CEO Global Network and Phil Kirby, CEO and founder of Organization Thoughtware International Inc. The seminar was very informative and we enjoyed being a part of it. Our first speaker for the day was John Wilson who spoke about how great CEOs are made. He has coached a number of top-earning CEOs and has learned some valuable information in the process which he shared with the guests. Among the advice he gave, what stuck with us is when he discussed the importance of networking and being connected. I know in any industry (not only event planning) in order to have a successful business, you need to be able to maintain relationships with people you meet. John Wilson has actually written a book on this subject called Great CEOs and How They Are Made. The book has been highly acclaimed and is definitely worth checking out, attendees of the seminar all received a copy.
Phil Kirby was our “headliner” and he did not disappoint. His talk kept the audience engaged and the material was useful to people in all industries. He helped put a spotlight on the relationships between processes and how to solve production issues at the source by being on sight and being able to see the process for yourself.
The event was held at the Delta Toronto East in Scarborough, only a few minutes away from Hogg, Shain & Scheck. The hotel was much larger than I had initially anticipated. Delta provided a very hospitable environment and provided a full breakfast that included a number of different pastries, yogurt and LOTS of coffee (very important).
Overall, the event was a success and everything went off without a hitch. Thank you again to the sponsors Ted Rogers School of Management and CEO Global Network. Also we would like to give a special thank you to our speakers John Wilson and Phil Kirby. Stay tuned because Hogg, Shain & Scheck have more really interesting events coming up so make sure you visit their website for more details. On October 27th, Brian Beaulieau will be back for his annual economic update.
Until next time!
MANAGING FOR GROWTH SERIES – The Productivity Paradox: Understanding the importance of Process.
April 22, 2015 by City Events
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Do you think that you can double your productivity without any capital investment. Phil Kirby can help you to think about the process in your business, to be flexible, and to reduce your costs. Because the solution to this paradox is hiding in plain sight – if you know where to look.
Being fast can increase cost and decrease quality. Being flexible – providing variety and customization – can slow things down and escalate price. And being low cost requires standardization without variation. Being all three—fast, flexible and low cost—seems contradictory, if not impossible— except to a process mind.
With Phil Kirby learn some ways you can transform your business, and achieve new goals.
He says, “Your problems are hiding in plain sight; in the processes of your business, whether you are making widgets, distributing gizmos or servicing needs. You can outperform your competition by changing the way you think about process, by developing a process mind.”
In a captivating, candid, conversational style, Phil takes the audience from the boardroom to the frontlines, moving easily from thought-leading management theory to roll-up-your-sleeves, in-the-trenches practices.
Guest Speaker: Phil Kirby, President, Organization Thoughtware International Inc.
Date: Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Time: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Venue: Delta Toronto East, 2035 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON M1T 3G2
Google Maps Link: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Delta+Toronto+East/@43.777344,-79.283427,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6c9a3942bb7699cd
Fees: $25 which includes continental breakfast (net proceeds go to the Ted Rogers School of Management
Seating is limited, please RSVP online at http://www.hss-ca.com/events.php
Who Should Attend:
- Small to medium business owners, entrepreneurs
- CEO’s, CFO’s
Key Learnings
- Current economic forecast
- Industry trends
- Business cycle forecasts
- Easy-to-understand, strategic action items
Series Sponsors:
Hogg, Shain & Scheck, PROFIT Magazine, Ted Rogers School of Management
