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"Build a Successful Business in a Recession Economy" (with Carmen Voilleque)Monday, April 9, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PT)Portland, United States |
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About the Program
Learn what it takes to better position yourself and your business as we emerge from the Great Recession. In this session you will learn what customers are looking for in the new economy, gain tips for how to leverage your Evolutionary potential as a business owner, strategize and plan for an uncertain future, and build the kind of partnerships/teams that can increase your market share and grow your business. Based on the book EVOLUTIONARIES by Carmen Voilleque and Randy Harrington, this entertaining and informative session will showcase wisdom from some of the best modern Evolutionary leaders in the Northwest. Learn more about Evolutionaries at http://www.be-evolutionary.com
Learning Outcomes:
· What to expect in the next 12 months for your business
· How Evolutionary Entrepreneurs are different from other business leaders and how they have a better chance of success in today’s transitional economy – specific steps for success
· Your communication style and how this impacts your ability to develop your business and increase your customer or client base
Sample Agenda:
1st Hour: A Glimpse of the Future (2012 and beyond); Are You an Evolutionary? Quiz
· Mini-Lecture on topic and definitions/relevance to owning a business
· Take quiz to identify Evolutionary Development – Coaching Tips for next steps
· Applications for Planning, Innovation, and Developing Partnerships to grow your market share and customer base
2nd Hour: Upstream/Downstream Strategy – How Strategically Are You Dividing Your time?
· Mini-Lecture on Upstream/Downstream – four quadrants of focus, how to balance your time so you are working all four areas of your business development
· Upstream/Downstream Exercise – in groups or with a partner fill out the provided poster (with quadrants) to account for typical time spent, and future goals/changes
· Debrief as a class, brainstorm strategies for better dividing time to achieve growth – Team Presentations!
3rd Hour: Communication Orientations – How the Way You Talk Impacts Your Success
· Mini-Lecture on Three Communication Orientations (Chapter in Evolutionaries)
· Take Quiz to identify personal orientation and coaching tips
· Debrief – Personal Goals for Future
About the Presenter
Carmen E. Voillequé is the co-author of Evolutionaries: Transformational Leadership – The Missing Link in Your Organizational Chart with business partner Randy Harrington, PhD. Ms. Voillequé is also the CEO and co-owner of Best Practices Media, co-founder of Strategic Arts and Sciences, and Principal consultant for Extreme Arts & Sciences. Her background is in education psychology, adult learning, and organizational development. She also has over 15 years of experience in public speaking and facilitation and is nationally respected for her ability to provide advanced strategic planning for complex partnerships, systems, associations and networks to achieve significant organizational change. Ms. Voillequé has narrowed her focus to strategic planning, change management and the development of high performance teams in the last five years of her career. Her varied experience allows her to bring a combination of fresh perspectives and deep knowledge to her work with private, non-profit, and public organizations.
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When & Where
43 SW Naito Parkway
Portland,
OR
Monday, April 9, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (PT)
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Mercy Corps Northwest
Do you feel stuck in your business because of lack of information? Seminars at Mercy Corps Northwest offer you a deep exploration in a range of business topics covering Technology, Marketing, Finance, Law, and more. Our seminars give you actionable tools to apply directly to the business problems you are facing today. We also create a forum help you to connect with entrepreneurs just like you and develop a stronger network.
Seminars are taught by volunteer professionals who are experts in their fields. They bring a diverse set of knowledge to the classroom, and are receptive to individual business problems. Learn more about our presenters.
Mercy Corps Northwest works to assist motivated low-income individuals improve their lives through starting or expanding a small business. We provide funding, matched savings and other services that help clients increase their economic self-sufficiency through self-employment.
More information on Mercy Corps Northwest and our other services can be found at www.mercycorpsnw.org