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Bob Masterson

Internal CrossCultural Management

Robert Petruska has 20 years of automotive, aerospace, and life support manufacturing experience. Bob created and implemented a continuous improvement system tailored to the office and service environments at Schwan’s in 2007. His pioneering work at Schwan’s combines lean thinking with organizational development to create a sustainable model for change. Bob has since mentored over 50 continuous improvement disciples who actively run lean projects in all areas of the business. Bob holds a Bachelors of Science in industrial technology and a Masters of Science in manufacturing systems. Bob is also an ASQ Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Certified Quality Engineer

Bob Petruska

To accelerate talent development, we need a reliable way of assessing leadership potential.

Tomorrow’s Future Leaders Live Their Values Today

George Wolfe, retired and former Vice President of Global Learning & Development for Steelcase, Inc. is continuing his publication writing, facilitating webinars, and conducting customized strategic consulting for companies desiring help and support in creating a performance based enterprise wide culture and integrated talent management systems and processes. George was employed by Steelcase for 14 years where he spent his last 8 years leading the Steelcase University effort in creating training and development programs for Steelcase and Steelcase dealer employees around the world. In this role he led a team who created a global and enterprise-wide integrated talent management system. Prior to this, he held leadership roles as Director of International Training & Development, Director of International Human Resources and Director of Talent Development. Prior to joining Steelcase, Inc., he was Senior VP of Industry Training, Academic Services, and Professional Certification at the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s Educational Institute where he led teams in providing programs and services for the hotel industry worldwide. Earlier in his career, George was Director of Farm Operations for Bob Evans Farm, Inc., and was a professor and administrator for three universities located in the States of Wisconsin, Ohio, and Michigan. George earned his bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University, a Master’s of Education degree from University of Akron, and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah.

George Wolfe

A sought-after motivational speaker, Jim Smith Jr. is the author of the bestselling book From Average to Awesome: Lessons for Living an Extraordinary Life (ASTD Press, 2008) and co-author (along with Ken Blanchard, Mike Van Hoozer, Jack Canfield, John Christensen, and others) of the leadership book, The Masters of Success (Insight Publishing, 2006).He is known for connecting with, encouraging, and challenging his audiences to be outstanding. He is president and chief executive officer of JIMPACT Enterprises and works with his clients in the area of professional trainer development, leadership, motivation, inclusion, and professional development. Prior to forming JIMPACT, he worked in leadership positions for the Bob Pike Group, Simmons Associates, CoreStates Bank, the Vanguard Group of Investments, and Prudential's American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Operations.

Jim Smith, Jr.

A sought-after motivational speaker, Jim Smith Jr. is the author of the bestselling book From Average to Awesome: Lessons for Living an Extraordinary Life (ASTD Press, 2008) and co-author (along with Ken Blanchard, Mike Van Hoozer, Jack Canfield, John Christensen, and others) of the leadership book, The Masters of Success (Insight Publishing, 2006). He is known for connecting with, encouraging, and challenging his audiences to be outstanding. He is president and chief executive officer of JIMPACT Enterprises and works with his clients in the area of professional trainer development, leadership, motivation, inclusion, and professional development. Prior to forming JIMPACT, he worked in leadership positions for the Bob Pike Group, Simmons Associates, CoreStates Bank, the Vanguard Group of Investments, and Prudential's American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Operations.

Jim Jr.

Though challenging, it is important to learn how to delegate. Bob Hewes and Alan Patterson outline six steps for delegating successfully.

Delegate or Burn Out: Knowing When It’s Time to Let Go!

Developing technical experts into organizational leaders is critical. In today’s changing and competitive business environment, making this shift is ever more important; companies and organizations need this capability and individuals need to grow. By understanding common challenges for this group and focusing on several key areas, the presenters will map out a path to accelerate the development process.
Topics include:

challenges of the transition
making transition a choice
a model for making the shift
building credibility through managing critical relationships
understanding the importance of working through others successfully
thinking and acting strategically.
 


Developing Your Technical Experts Into Organizational Leaders

Making the shift from technical or functional expert to a broader organizational leader is not often easy. It is a road paved with many pitfalls, stalls, and few guideposts. In today’s changing and competitive business environment, making this shift is more critical than ever; companies and organizations need employees with technical capabilities and individuals need to grow. By looking at what it takes to make the shift and where to focus, we can map out the path and accelerate the process.
Topics include:

challenges of the transition
a model for making the shift
building and managing critical relationships
working with others successfully and communicating differently
thinking and acting strategically
your next steps.


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