Webinars
Our webinar series promises to be fast, fun and friendly –
discussing issues relevant to your business right now! The series
highlights business topics such as mergers and acquisitions,
transformations and turnarounds, culture change and leadership
development, bringing exciting cases from clients and practitioners in
the field.
Upcoming webinars
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How Leaders Drive Culture Change with Clarity and Speed
How Leaders Drive Culture Change with Clarity and Speed
March 31st, 2010 at 11:00 EST
Description:
How do you change the culture of an organization? As leaders in our organizations, we are bombarded daily with ideas from books, magazines, consultants, blogs, etc. on this topic. We must also take into consideration a wide variety of feedback from our own organization and customers. Leaders need to understand a range of approaches for driving culture change, and then develop a clear, organized plan to confidently drive that change as an integral part of business improvement. Tim Kuppler, President of AL-KO Kober North America, is no stranger to sifting through the enormous amounts of resources and devising strategies to drive business performance. His experiences as a leader in several roles across two organizations has led him to focus on four key steps to driving culture transformation and achieving optimal performance from his team. Kuppler will share his unique approach with examples for driving a united approach to culture change that directly supports business improvement goals.
Join us for this interactive and engaging webinar featuring Tim Kuppler explaining how leaders can customize their approach and actions around four basic steps and drive culture change with clarity.
Speaker's information:
Tim Kuppler is the North America President of AL-KO Kober Corporation. AL-KO is a global supplier of axles, brakes and other components for the trailer (RV, construction, utility, horse, etc.) industry. Tim has utilized Denison tools for nearly 10 years as part of regional and global organizations. Tim recently moved to AL-KO after spending 17 years with TI Automotive and loves driving cultural change through involvement and teamwork.
(Registration links will be available soon)
April: Talent Management: The Leadership Benchmark Challenge
Host: Jean Hauser, Premium Coaching and Eileen Antonucci
April 29th, 2010 at 11:00 EST
May: The Skilled Facilitator
Host: Roger Schwarz, Roger Schwarz & Associates, author of “The Skilled Facilitator Fieldbook”
May 26th, 2010 at 11:00 EST
Webinars Library
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At Denison Consulting, our mission is to help organizations get better business results by improving their organizational culture and leadership. But we all know that “just because you step on the scale, doesn’t mean you lose weight.Clients don't come to us looking for a survey, they come to us looking for a solution...a solution to their critical business issues. They may be merging two organizations & cultures; trying to turn around a failing business; trying to align their people with their strategy; or building their leadership capabilities.
In 2010 we will continue to focus on the use of the Denison Model and tools to help address your important issues. To kick off our 2010 Webinar series, Bryan Adkins, President of Denison Consulting, will offer an overview of the Denison Solutions – Leadership Development and Talent Management, Culture Change, Turnaround & Transformation, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Strategy & Human Capital Alignment – and set the stage for a number of case studies to be shared throughout the year.
Speaker Information 
Bryan Adkins, Ed.D. is President of Denison Consulting, LLC. He works at the organizational, team and individual executive levels in an effort to develop high-performance organizational cultures and effective leaders and teams. Bryan uses the Denison Model and surveys to facilitate change in organizations. He has worked with a wide range of clients that includes Reynolds American, HP, Target, NASA, NHS, Disney/ABC, Ingersoll Rand, Domino’s and Genomic Health. Prior to joining Denison Consulting he was a Regional Vice President of Consulting for a Global consulting firm. His professional background includes leadership positions within the manufacturing, professional, and not-for-profit sectors.
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View the recorded webinar
(Duration: 60 min, Windows media format)
Download the presentation (1.28 Mb, Adobe pdf format)
As part of our series
on the role of culture in Mergers and Acquisitions, we are delighted to bring
you renowned organizational psychologist, author and thought leader, Philip
Mirvis, Ph.D. Join Bryan Adkins, President of Denison Consulting, as he
hosts Dr. Mirvis in the session:
“M&A Culture Clashes: Diagnosing and Dealing with Them.” In this webinar,
Dr. Mirvis will discuss "culture clashes" in mergers and acquisitions: how
to spot them during due diligence, how to diagnose them once a combination is
underway, and how to deal with culture differences in putting companies
together. Culture clashes can be a barrier to making mergers
work. They can--and should--be understood and managed. Here
we'll look at how culture can be assessed through measurement tools and managed
through different integration strategies.
Speaker Information:
Philip Mirvis, Ph.D. is an organizational psychologist whose research and private practice concerns large-scale organizational change and the character of the workforce and workplace. A consultant to businesses in the US, Europe, and Asia, he has authored eight books on his studies including The Cynical Americans (social trends), Building the Competitive Workforce (human resource investments), and Joining Forces (the human side of mergers). He has taught at Jiao University, Shanghai, China, and the London School of Business, and the University of Michigan’s Graduate School of Business. He is currently a senior research fellow at the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship.
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New York City’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is the world’s largest public transportation company, responsible for transporting over 8 million customers each day. This session will focus on an organization-wide culture transformation process aimed at developing talent in the face of a baby boomer exodus and describe a specific example of a transformation with the MTA’s HR department. Learn how the MTA transformed from a transactional and reactive organization to a proactive and customer-focused organization. You will gain insight into:
- Designing and implementing an all-inclusive cultural transformation process
- Practices for creating change in a large, unionized environment
- Key strategies for translating organizational culture data into action
Speakers:
Loriann Hoffman, M.A., Director of Workforce Development, Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Loriann Hoffman is the director of Workforce Development at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York responsible for the organizational development and training function. Loriann brings over 25 years of public and private sector experience. For the past 18 years she has been at the forefront of the MTA’s organizational change efforts and leadership development programs. Loriann provides internal consulting to the leadership of the 8 agencies that comprise the MTA to improve productivity through a clearer understanding of their organizations culture, work systems, leadership, and communication behaviors.
Brian Glaser, M.S., Partner, GOTHAMculture
and Senior Consultant with Denison Consulting
Brian Glaser, co-founder and partner of GOTHAMculture, a New York City based consulting firm, bridges his real-world experience working in the organizational development field and his educational background to partner with organizations and leaders worldwide. Brian consults for organizations varying in industry and size, where he has built a reputation for providing customized organizational development solutions including change management, team alignment, strategic planning, and executive coaching. Brian has experience leading cross-functional teams in the design and implementation change initiatives aimed at enhancing the performance with individuals and teams in organizations including JetBlue Airways, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Nando's, New York University, and OppenheimerFunds.
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View the recorded webinar
September 2009, Windows Media Format (wmv). Playing time 1 hour.
In Part I of this series (archived on our website) we offered some general insights regarding culture in the M&A context and the various stages during which culture can enter the conversation. We also shared some activities that can support culture integration at each of these stages. In Part II of the series Angie will share specific best practices used by Reynolds American throughout their merger integration effort. We hope you will find these insights and practices both useful and thought provoking.
Speaker Information:
Angie Maninno is an accomplished HR executive with over 20 years of experience who understands how to develop human capital, instill strong cultural values and enhance organizational effectiveness. In her position as Vice President of HR, Culture and Change at Reynolds American, Angie was responsible for the successful cultural integration in the merger between Brown and Williamson Tobacco Co. and R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. This successful merger resulted in the newly formed company exceeding all financial goals. Angie’s responsibilities included HR strategy development and planning, a new high performance rewards structure, a new leadership development plan, and corporate culture change initiatives. Angie developed culture strategies and tactics to create a new “high performance” culture. Additionally, Angie developed and implemented a plan to prepare employees for changes related to the new company & new culture.Currently, Angie Mannino is SVP of HR for Inova Health system. Inova Health System is Northern Virginia’s leading not-for-profit healthcare provider, employing over 16,000 and serving more than 1 million people each year.
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View the recorded webinar
August 2009, Windows Media Format (wmv). Playing time 1 hour.
Description:
In the current economy you will hear a number of words and phrases used when discussing M&A activity. Many are ‘cautious’ and waiting for the ‘financing shortage’ to loosen up. Where M&A’s are discussed the recommendation is that they be ‘well thought out’ and ‘carefully executed.
Whether it is to enter new geographic markets, acquire new technologies, build scale or to gain access to lower cost operations – M&A’s remain a viable strategy. In fact several studies indicate that acquisitions made during a downturn outperform those made during more healthy economic climates on most relevant performance metrics.
Regardless of the economic climate, having a sound due diligence process and a thoughtful culture integration process will help an organization avoid the most common cause of M&A failure…the ‘culture clash.’ Denison Consulting has played a role in a number of mergers and acquisitions, including some of the biggest corporate marriages of the past two decades. We have learned that there a number of activities that are critical to the culture integration process and we have developed a set of recommendations for addressing culture issues at various stages of M&A’s.
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"NASA: Shifting Gears (and Culture) in Space" Hosted by Jim Andrews
June 2009 : View the Recorded Webinar!
Playing time: 1 hour
The
Mission at NASA is undergoing tremendous changes. By 2010, the Space
Shuttle program with its strong emphasis on operations for the
organization will give way to the Constellation Program. This new
directive is to take us back to the Moon and Mars using them as a
launching pad for further exploration. This shift brings with it a need
for new research, development and innovation. It means transformation
for NASA in terms of skills, tools, workforce and mindset. Join Jim
Andrews, Manager of Organization and Leadership Development at NASA’s
Marshall Space Flight Center, along with Paul Wright, Senior Denison
Consultant and Bryan Adkins, President of Denison Consulting in this
exciting webinar discussing the role of culture in helping NASA make
this shift effectively, efficiently and safely.
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"Fast Actions & Solutions Teams: Unleashing the Power of Your People When You Need Them Most" Hosted by Alan Barr
May: View the recorded webinar
Playing time: 1 hour
Many organizations are trying to figure out how to actively engage their people and unleash the power of their collective experience. This presentation and discussion, hosted by Alan Barr, CEO & Chief Catalyst of Creative Change and Sr. Denison Consultant, will focus on the key steps to unleash Fast Actions and Solutions Teams in order to quickly focus the energies of employees on critical issues. Alan will share his experience and valuable insights gained along the way, including some incredible team tools and real-world results from actual clients.
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"Leading the Turnaround - General Management Strategies for Turning Around Your Business" Hosted by Bruce Neapole
April: View the recorded webinar
Playing time: 1 hour
We
are honored to have Bruce Neapole, a business leader and now Denison
Sr. Consultant, leading us in this important conversation. Many
organizations are striving to get their business back on solid footing,
and Bruce has extensive experience in doing just that. This
presentation and discussion will focus on the key strategies that a
General Manager needs to focus on in order to get an organization back
on track. Bruce will share his experience and valuable insights gained
along the way, and answer questions that you might have regarding your
business challenges.
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"Smart Moves for Tough Times" Hosted by Greg Bliss
March 2009: View the recorded webinar
Playing time: 40 minutes
While
it's tempting to turn to traditional cost cutting approaches in times
of economic crisis, focusing instead on your organization's culture
along with three key enablers will better equip you for long term
success. Studies show organizations that are flexible, self-aware and
have structural resiliency are better equipped for navigating turbulent
times. In this webinar, Greg Bliss of Bliss Training & Consulting
and Senior Consultant with Denison Consulting, presents concrete
solutions for cultivating these key business enablers to achieving
prosperity. Leaders, managers and consultants of both large and small
organizations should attend this insightful webinar.
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Never Waste a Good Crisis" Hosted by Daniel Denison
February:
View the recorded webinar
Playing time: 36 minutes
This 45-minute interactive webcast hosted by Denison Consulting's president and CEO Daniel Denison, includes a lively discussion on Why Corporate Culture is Important to Your Business During Tough Times. If you are new to the Denison Model, the webcast is a great way to discover how the Denison Organizational Culture Survey and Leadership Development Survey can help you improve your organizational effectiveness and performance during tough economic times too.
“I'm impressed at the bang I get from these 40 minutes of time: renewal, current topics, an effective and knowledgeable presenter... this one was great!”
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