Program Overview

"Leverage all aspects of your enterprise into an effective strategy."

 

The Sakatah Institute second series runs from September 2008 to May 2009.

Session Dates:  Second Thursday of each month

Session Time:   7:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

                       Continental breakfast/networking at 7:15 a.m.

                       Sessions begin promptly at 7:30 a.m.

Location:          Minnesota State University

                       Nickerson Conference Room

                       Centennial Student Union CSU 238

                       (Participants park in Lot 4 and receive free

                         parking passes)

                       Campus Map

The first semester is oriented toward the structure and function of business. The second semester is oriented toward managing people.

CEUs will be awarded -- 2.5 non-credit hours per session (or .25 CEUs)

In addition to the scheduled curriculum outlined below,

Sakatah Institute will include group interaction and discussion

with selected experts from the MSU College of Business Guest Lecture Series.

 

 

strategic planning for growth

Thursday, September 11, 2008

Strategy is the foundation for growth. A company achieves a sustainable competitive advantage when its strategy grows the business, attracts customers, competes successfully, and achieves targeted levels of organizational performance.

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branding as a reflection of strategy

Thursday, October 9, 2008

Branding is often framed in the context of consumer marketing. However, some of the most powerful brands in the world belong to industrial marketers:  Caterpillar, Cisco, DuPont, GE, IBM, Intel, etc. What is the relationship between strategy and your brand? Does your brand identify and differentiate you from others? How do you manage brand awareness and brand image? Does your band enhance your integrated marketing strategy?

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the new world economy

Thursday, November 13, 2008

The global balance of power is shifting... Some watchers of globalization's new wave say the impact will be nothing less than explosive. Others paint a dark scenario about what it means for America. Who will be the leaders in technology and innovation? What are the implications and opportunities for your company?

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ROUNDTABLE


integrating the concepts

into your business

 

Thursday, December 11, 2008

Review and reinforce the key strategies and messages of the first three sessions with a skilled facilitator. Share the insight and experience of a high caliber group of peers and leverage the experience of seasoned CEOs in a private setting.

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high commitment /

high performance

 

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Employees who are engaged and committed have the greatest potential for high performance and low turnover. How do you understand, measure, and increase engagement in your organization? How does employee engagement drive results and customer satisfaction?

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managing diversity and generational differences

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Never before has there been today's range of generations and ethnicities in the workplace. How do you manage different backgrounds, biases, management styles, expectations, and work ethics? Can you leverage the differences?  What can these diverse groups teach each other?

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change management

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Change is often turbulent, messy, and chaotic. Managing the kinds

of changes encountered by organizations requires an unusually broad set of skills. How do you manage in an environment with constant change? How do you obtain buy-in, support, and commitment? Is management's mindset to view change as a problem or an opportunity?

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ROUNDTABLE


integrating the concepts

into your business

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Review and reinforce the key strategies and messages of the prior three sessions with a skilled facilitator. Share the insight and experience of a high caliber group of peers and leverage the experience of seasoned CEOs in a private setting.

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