ETM Seminars
Fall 2009
Tammy Berberick
Ms. Berberick is a successful MBA with over 25 years of multi-functional experience across finance, information technology, HR, strategy and sales operations. Berberick is the president of Focus on Execution, a consulting firm that helps companies sharpen their business focus and improve profitability. Tammy also was a chair for Vistage, the largest CEO membership organization in the world and has coached over 30 CEOs. Her industry background includes entrepreneurial COO, global Fortune 500 Vice President, and national consulting firm experience. She has over 25 years of multi-functional experience across Finance, Information Technology, HR, Strategy, and Sales Operations.
September 8, 2009 The Leadership Practices Inventory
In this session you will analyze your personal results from the online LPI-Leadership Practice Inventory Tool by Kouzes & Posner. We will overview the five fundamental practices of exemplary leadership and you will begin to identify your leadership strengths and opportunities for improvement. Each session will provide specific suggestions and tools on how to improve in each of the five critical leadership practices. At the end of the sessions each participant will have completed their personal vision statement and development plan.
September 29, 2009: Challenging the Process - Karen Padgett (guest speaker)
Leaders search for opportunities to change the status quo. They look for innovative ways to improve the organization. They take risks and learn from their mistakes. Karen Padgett will share her learnings as she went from an employee, to a start up CEO, to a significant recapitalization of her company. She is a role model for challenging the process and continuous improvement.
October 6, 2009: Inspiring a Shared Vision - Tim Wolf (guest speaker)
Leaders envision the future and create a unique picture of what the organization can and will be. Through their passion and enthusiasm they enlist others to pursue the dream with them. During this session, Tim Wolf, will share how MolsonCoors developed their vision and the dynamic impact it had on the organization and overall results of the company. Tim is a role model for thinking big, building a dynamic team, and focusing on winning.
October 21, 2009: Enabling Others to Act
Leaders foster collaboration and build great teams. They strengthen others, making each person feel capable and powerful to “own” the task/project they are assigned. During this session we will explore (and experience) coaching tools--leader as coach and better understand how best to communicate with different styles.
November 3, 2009: Modeling the Way
Leaders create standards of excellence and set an example for others to follow. They walk the talk and build trust and respect. During this session we will discuss and experience various tools for management excellence: Performance Management and Effective Meetings. We will also explore and begin to draft our personal values.
November 17, 2009: Encouraging the Heart & Bringing it all Together
Leaders make people feel like heroes and they recognize the contributions that individuals make. During this session we will explore best practices for recognition and how to give feedback to employees. We will integrate all of our session learnings and commit to our personal actions as leaders.
All seminars are held from 4:30 - 5:45 p.m. in Hill Hall, Room 202
This seminar is free and open to the public.
Questions? contact: Kathleen Martin, Phone 303-273-3482, kmartin@mines.edu