Calendar of Events
Mar 11, 2010:Negotiating for Results!
Negotiating for Results!
As procurement professionals, negotiations are frequently practiced with suppliers and possibly with your co-workers. There are two critical questions to be answered for successful negotiations. Join us and participate in interactive hands-on exercises. The demonstration will help you determine how well you negotiate for results. Be prepared to think about negotiating differently!
Speaker: Debra Hansford
Debra Hansford
Deb Hansford, C.P.M., CPSM enjoys helping people learn using fun and innovative techniques. She is President of PreCrest, LLC specializing in supply chain education and certification review sessions. She may be reached at Debra@PreCrest.com
Country Club of Roswell, 6:30 PM
Mar 31, 2010:CPSM Module 1
CPSM Module 1
CPSM Module 1 is Wednesday March 31st.
All classes are taught by Debra Hansford at the Country Club of Roswell. The price for members remains the same at $245 per class and $310 for non-members, which includes a light breakfast, lunch, workbook, and three months’ access to Debra's online learning center. SIGN UP TODAY FOR MODULE 1!
The full schedule of classes are as follows:
CPSM Module 1 is Wednesday March 31st.
CPSM Module 2 is Wednesday May 26th.
CPSM Module 3 is Wednesday July 28th.
CPSM Bridge is Wednesday June 23rd.
Speaker: Debra Hansford
Debra Hansford
Deb Hansford, C.P.M., CPSM enjoys helping people learn using fun and innovative techniques. She is President of PreCrest, LLC specializing in supply chain education and certification review sessions. She may be reached at Debra@PreCrest.com
Country Club of Roswell, 8:30 AM
Apr 8, 2010:April Professional Development Meeting
April Professional Development Meeting
Hear how a university in Atlanta began a supply chain management program seven years ago, when it was still not popular to do so. Listen to how supply chain professionals have played a large part of Clark Atlanta University’s brief history. Dr. Brown discusses the role that ISM-Atlanta and ISM-National played in those beginning years as well as the role of the SCM Advisory Board. He will share information about the placement history of their students and alumni and talk about what some of their graduates are doing today. Professor Brown will talk about some of the new plans for the curriculum including courses in Green SCM, Six Sigma, and SAP plus a new MBA degree in Supply Chain Management.
Speaker: Dr . Paul Brown
Dr . Paul Brown
Dr. Paul Brown is a professor of Supply Chain Management and Decision Sciences at Clark Atlanta University. He co-founded the undergraduate SCM program at Clark in 2003 and is the Director of the program. His teaching interest is in Procurement and Supply Management, Six Sigma, and Statistics. He has received the Teacher of the Year Award in Decision Sciences and has published articles in leading academic journals. He has a Ph D in Decision Sciences from Georgia State University as well as a MBA in Finance and an undergraduate degree in Mathematics. Prior to a career in academia, Dr. Brown worked in management for AT&T and Xerox Corporation.
Country Club of Roswell, 6:30 PM
Apr 25, 2010:95th Annual ISM International Supply Management Conference & Education Exhibit
95th Annual ISM International Supply Management Conference & Education Exhibit
As the first and the most respected supply management institute in the world, the Institute for Supply Management™ (ISM) is pleased to present the 95th Annual International Supply Management Conference and Educational Exhibit. Join us this year as we travel to San Diego, for four days of supply management professional development, training and networking.
April 25 to April 28, 2010 - San Diego, CA
For more information and to register, please visit the conference details page on the National ISM site at http://www.ism.ws/confplanner/conf.cfm?confID=34
Speaker: Various Speakers
Various Speakers
More information about the speakers coming soon.
San Diego, California, 9:00 AM
May 13, 2010:Becoming an Ethical Leader
Becoming an Ethical Leader
Our workplaces are in need of individuals who choose to become ethical leaders. It is all too common to read or hear reports of individuals or organizations who choose to compromise their integrity. Honor, character, and integrity are the leading behaviors that help create the best ingredient that binds people together -- trust. This presentation begins with each person conducting their own, personal, ethical checkup, which is confidential to the individual. Also discussed is how good people make bad choices, the value of moral intelligence, why people make unethical choices, and ways not to deal with ethical issues. In the end, our word becomes who we are -- individually and corporately.
Speaker: Bob Ash
Bob Ash
Bob Ash founded his company, Life Lessons, in 1995. Since then, he has provided training and education to 1200 plus organizations and businesses, numbering over 320,000 individuals. Prior to starting his company, Bob served in several different public education positions. He was a teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools. During this time, Bob gained notable recognition as a speaker, leading him to create his company, Life Lessons. Bob also played a few years of professional baseball with the Cleveland Indians Baseball Organization.
Country Club of Roswell, 6:00 PM
May 14, 2010:Becoming an Ethical Leader (Second Program)
Becoming an Ethical Leader (Second Program)
Our workplaces are in need of individuals who choose to become ethical
leaders. It is all too common to read or hear reports of individuals or
organizations who choose to compromise their integrity. Honor,
character, and integrity are the leading behaviors that help create the
best ingredient that binds people together -- trust. This presentation
begins with each person conducting their own, personal, ethical
checkup, which is confidential to the individual. Also discussed is how
good people make bad choices, the value of moral intelligence, why
people make unethical choices, and ways not to deal with ethical
issues. In the end, our word becomes who we are -- individually and
corporately.
Please note: This second program is repeat from the previous night.
Speaker: Bob Ash
Bob Ash
Bob Ash founded his company, Life Lessons, in 1995. Since then, he has provided training and education to 1200 plus organizations and businesses, numbering over 320,000 individuals. Prior to starting his company, Bob served in several different public education positions. He was a teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools. During this time, Bob gained notable recognition as a speaker, leading him to create his company, Life Lessons. Bob also played a few years of professional baseball with the Cleveland Indians Baseball Organization.
Country Club of Roswell, 9:30 AM
May 26, 2010:CPSM Module 2
CPSM Module 2
CPSM Module 2 is Wednesday May 26th.
All classes are taught by Debra Hansford at the Country Club of Roswell. The price for members remains the same at $245 per class and $310 for non-members, which includes a light breakfast, lunch, workbook, and three months’ access to Debra's online learning center. SIGN UP TODAY FOR MODULE 2!
The remaining schedule of classes is as follows:
CPSM Module 2 is Wednesday May 26th.
CPSM Module 3 is Wednesday July 28th.
CPSM Bridge is Wednesday June 23rd.
Speaker: Debra Hansford
Debra Hansford
Deb Hansford, C.P.M., CPSM enjoys helping people learn using fun and innovative techniques. She is President of PreCrest, LLC specializing in supply chain education and certification review sessions. She may be reached at Debra@PreCrest.com
Country Club of Roswell, 8:30 AM
Jun 10, 2010:The Future of Supply Management
The Future of Supply Management
Paul's presentation (The Future of Supply Management) will focus on the changing nature of business and the implications for supply management. It will also address the current economic conditions and what role supply management has played and will need to play going forward. In addition the talk will address the needed skills that supply management professionals must have to succeed in the future.
Speaker: Paul Novak, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P.
Paul Novak, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P.
Paul Novak, CPSM, C.P.M., A.P.P., is ISM's chief executive officer. Novak has been with Institute for Supply Management (ISM) since 1988 and led the institute in a major change in its governance, the implementation of a Board of Directors comprised of senior officers at major companies. Following this change, Novak led the organization in broadening its focus from purchasing into supply management.
Novak is a graduate of Michigan State University, having received his bachelor’s degree in 1967 and his master’s degree in 1972. In addition, he achieved his certificate in not-for-profit management from the Harvard Business School faculty. Novak was also the staff editor of ISM’s four-book Knowledge Series on purchasing management. He just completed a two-year term as president of the International Federation of Purchasing and Supply Management (IFPSM). Novak also serves on the board of directors of the Federal Acquisition Innovation and Reform Institute (FAIR).
Novak is a frequent speaker concerning the future of supply management and the role it must play to ensure business success.
Country Club of Roswell, 6:00 PM
Jun 23, 2010:CPSM Bridge
CPSM Bridge
The CPSM Bridge is Wednesday June 23rd.
All classes are taught by Debra Hansford at the Country Club of Roswell. The price for members remains the same at $245 per class and $310 for non-members, which includes a light breakfast, lunch, workbook, and three months’ access to Debra's online learning center. SIGN UP THE CPSM BRIDGE TODAY!
The remaining schedule of classes is as follows:
CPSM Bridge is Wednesday June 23rd.
CPSM Module 3 is Wednesday July 28th.
Speaker: Debra Hansford
Debra Hansford
Deb Hansford, C.P.M., CPSM enjoys helping people learn using fun and innovative techniques. She is President of PreCrest, LLC specializing in supply chain education and certification review sessions. She may be reached at Debra@PreCrest.com
Country Club of Roswell, 8:30 AM
Jul 28, 2010:CPSM Module 3
CPSM Module 3
CPSM Module 3 is Wednesday July 28th.
All classes are taught by Debra Hansford at the Country Club of Roswell. The price for members remains the same at $245 per class and $310 for non-members, which includes a light breakfast, lunch, workbook, and three months’ access to Debra's online learning center. SIGN UP TODAY FOR MODULE 3!
The remaining schedule of classes is as follows:
CPSM Module 3 is Wednesday July 28th
Speaker: Debra Hansford
Debra Hansford
Deb Hansford, C.P.M., CPSM enjoys helping people learn using fun and innovative techniques. She is President of PreCrest, LLC specializing in supply chain education and certification review sessions. She may be reached at Debra@PreCrest.com
Country Club of Roswell, 8:30 AM
