Speakers, Topics Set For Good to Great: Built To Last

FAIRFAX, Va. — The magic of Good to Great is that the experience is an education and the networking is a learning opportunity.  NPMA's Good to Great - Built to Last, sponsored by Bayer Environmental Science, is a forum of conversations with honest sharing of information and kernels of wisdom from the industry's innovators and passionate leaders.  Good to Great: Built to Last, November 29-December 1, 2006, in Sunny Isles, Florida, closes the chapter of the Good to Great meeting series. 

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Networking is a Learning Opportunity

Built to Last provides a forum for you to learn what your peers are doing that is working for them.  Part of this equation is accomplished through the Food for Thought reception with Good to Great alumni presenters and the daily Conversation Cafés.  These breaks are extensive networking opportunities for outside the classroom discussion and Q&A with the Good to Great alumni presenters and innovative leaders.

Innovative Leaders

Speakers at Good to Great: Built to Last are called "innovative leaders" and include owners of visionary companies, innovators and inspiring entrepreneurs that will share "the whole story" and provide a rare glimpse into the foundations of their successful businesses. 

Good to Great Alumni Presenters

Tommy Fortson, President, Terminix Service, Inc.

Vic Hammel, CEO, Ehrlich/Rentokil Pest Control, North America

Harvey Massey, Chairman & CEO, Massey Services, Inc.

Glen Rollins, President & Chief Operating Officer, Orkin Inc.

Mike Rottler, General Manager, Rottler Pest & Lawn Solutions

Chuck Steinmetz, former owner of Middleton Lawn & Pest Control and All American Termite & Pest Control, Inc.

Bob Wanzer, President & Chief Operating Officer, HomeTeam Pest Defense

Built to Last Conversations

Industry Trends - A Global Perspective

Andy Hobart, Divisional Managing Director, Rentokil Initial PLC

While at its heart the pest management industry is a local service business, there are an increasing number of competitors operating internationally.  Explore the key industry themes and challenges that are driving the international consolidation of our industry.

Value of a Strong Leadership

Clarke Keenan, President, Waltham Services, Inc.

Companies that have motivated leaders thrive.  A strong leader that fosters communication provides an open environment to seek ideas, innovations, and feedback resulting in a higher level of participation, creativity and productivity from everyone in the organization.  This type of communication, combined with integrity, trust, and knowledge strengthen an organization and support future growth.   A simple formula but a real challenge.

Getting the Most Out of Your Team with Peak Performance

Kevin Clark, Founder & CEO, Critter Control, Inc.

Pilots use checklists to simplify complex systems, but these same principles can be applied to succeed in business and in life.  Hear from our innovative leader as he shares his company's peak performance cycle that allows ordinary people do extraordinary things, ultimately increasing revenues, building relationships, maximizing productivity, and achieving victory in highly competitive situations.

Recreating Your Company's Culture - Bumps & Benefits

Russ Ives, President, Rose Pest Solutions

A company's culture is just as important to the success of an organization as its business plan.  Join us for a case study where one company changed its culture from a top-down organizational attitude to one that empowers and values participation from all its associates.  In what this executive calls "a breath of fresh air," hear the lessons learned, the benefits and "bumps" in the road that resulted, as well as why this change was so important for their mid-sized company and their stage of growth.

Growing Your Business with Innovative Services

Bobby Jenkins, President, ABC Pest & Lawn Services; Dennis Jenkins, President, ABC Pest & Lawn Services of DFW, Inc.; Raleigh Jenkins, President, ABC Pest Pool & Lawn Services

According to the Economist magazine, "innovation is now recognized as the single most important ingredient in any modern economy."  But how do you jumpstart innovative services in your business?  Hear first-hand from a trio of brothers how they started with the same business template but each expanded differently in their respective markets.  Learn how your business can find new paths by taking what you do best or are most passionate about, and combining it with something slightly different to progress your business.

Building a Winning Team - Getting the Right People on the Bus

Lee Blevins, CEO, Antimite Termite & Pest Control

As outlined in Jim Collins' best selling book "Good to Great," companies that made the transition from good to great focused first on getting the right people in the organization and then deciding what they should be doing.  This became known as getting the right people on the bus and then driving the bus in the right direction.  Hear from a fresh voice who has successfully incorporated this discipline into his business and how you can transition from "good to great."

Budgets & Financial Information - How to Use Them & Affect Your Bottom Line

Jim Aycock, President & CEO, Cook's Pest Control

It is important to understand where your business stands financially so that you have the necessary information to make smart business decisions for the future.  Budgeting and interpreting financial information doesn't have to be complicated.  Learn how to involve your people in the budgeting process, what information you may need, and ways to analyze the data that will improve the bottom line of your business.

Managing Growth - Formulas for Success

Tom Brackett, Chief Operating Officer, Terminix International

Hear from one of the pest management industry's national companies as they openly share their experiences and insights on how pest management professionals can more easily manage multiple, high-growth branch operations, as well as answer key questions such as when to consider additional branch locations, and how to quickly and effectively to implement change into a dynamic branch environment. 

Closing the Book on Good to Great with All Presenters

Good to Great: Built to Last will conclude with a truly extraordinary panel of our innovative leaders and alumni for a final interactive discussion and opportunity for you to address your company's challenges and gain ideas for solutions from the best and the brightest in the industry.

Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort - Trump Luxury, Miami Style

For hotel reservations at the Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort, please call 305-692-5600 or 1-800-461-8501 and mention "NPMA" by November 6, 2006 to receive the group rate of $199 per night.  After November 6, rooms and rate are subject to availability.

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