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Setting the tone for major events with
fresh ideas and relevant topics that inform and inspire CPAs. Topics in tune with The
New Finance ProfessionalIf you want to generate excitement at your next meeting or
conference, these informative, highly substantive topics are designed to build momentum
and stimulate thinking.
The CPA profession is changing. With that change CPAs are being asked to provide advice and insight on both financial and non-financial performance of an organization. They are being called upon to provide broad business knowledge and judgment in operational as well as strategic processes throughout the organization. CPAs are being looked to as Management Consultants and as Leaders for the organizations they serve. Many of our keynote topics tie directly into this new Vision of the profession. We help both industry and public practioners examine these changes and identify a powerful road map to the future. By leading, challenging, motivating, and inspiring, we help bring out the best CPAs have to offer. |
Speaker, Consultant, and Business Owner
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Steven E. Frohman,
speaker, consultant, and business owner, captures your attention through his
thought-provoking, content-rich keynotes. He raises penetrating questions about personal
and business practices, causing listeners to examine their values, motives and actions. By
blending introspection with humor and a warmth, he engages audiences to interact and
participate in the process. Meeting planners continually remark about Steven's high energy and initiative. He always comes early and often stay late, leaving no detail unturned. He'll always go the extra mile to insure a successful event. This has enabled him to form strong, long-lasting relationships with clients. He is committed to delighting audiences by offering solid information and the latest computer graphics and technology to enhance his presentations. Steven is president of Applied Synergistics, Inc., a Wisconsin-based management consulting firm. His firm specializes in organizational effectiveness and business process management. You’ll find his opinions quoted in such publications as The New York Times, The Chicago Tribune, and The Los Angeles Times |
Steven E. Frohman
What others are saying about Steven Frohman . .
Courageous Leadership StrategiesTM
It takes courage to go against conventional business practices. Yet, in today's environment of uncertainty, unpredictability, and vulnerability that is exactly what is required. World-class organizations and highly accomplished individuals operate from a common premise. They selectively develop personal and business relationships with those who share their values. These conscious choices result in mutual alliances and stronger profits. See how values relate to outcomes and see which values are most supportive of achieving long term success in an environment of change. Values go beyond the basics of honesty, trust, mutual respect, integrity and professionalism. . Courageous Leadership Strategies, helps you discover why values are powerful tools in determining growth and prosperity. Learn the benefits of knowing what values are shifting so you and your organization can prepare for success in the next century.
Managers maintain the status quo during times of stability. Leaders take risks, see the benefits of change, and promote a shared vision. Discover why many traditional business practices no longer work in today’s changing environment. See how exemplary leaders turn challenging opportunities into remarkable successes. Discover proven techniques used by skillful leaders to gain commitment from its organization's members. Focus on specific actions and behaviors that leaders apply to turn their vision into reality and lead them successfully into the future. Steve Frohman shows you what strategies highly successful leaders apply to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll examine these strategies and be able to apply many of them to your work environment today.
Why being the best is no longer good enough! Companies can attain a startling return on investment by extending their reach from just being the best to that of achieving greatness. It's no longer good enough to simply deliver high quality, on-time products and services to very satisfied customers. Extraordinary companies raise the bar and continually strive to delight and astound clients and customers. Greatness identifies common characteristics and specific actions these organizations apply to consistently exceed expectations. This information-packed keynote provides lots of examples, why they worked, and how they can work for you.
Markets have shifted and change had changed. This means new opportunity for leaders, managers, and employees, to expand their influence and increase impact on the organizations they serve. Relying on the past to predict the future is no longer a valid assumption. Such paradigms connecting us with the past are transforming. How Change Has Changed reveals how successful individuals and organizations capitalize on specific paradigm shifts today to survive and thrive during turbulent times. Discover how these shifts apply to you and your organization and what actions, skills, and behaviors must happen now to ensure continued progress. Steve Frohman, presents relevant information to help you move your business forward and keep your career on track. His engaging delivery style and thought-provoking concepts provide specific strategies for capitalizing on change and anticipating market shifts.
Do you want to insure your future? Would you like to benefit from change? Do you have dreams and visions for tomorrow that you want to translate into reality? We are all gifted with the ability to empower ourselves to achieve extraordinary results. In his informative and interactive presentation, Pursuing Your Vision, discover how world-class organizations and highly successful individuals find the power to shape the future.
Translating Vision Into Action
After the vision is set, the challenge moves rapidly to determining what actions are required today to achieve the desired destination described by the vision. Some organizations and some individuals have navigated this challenge successfully but many have achieved disappointing results. Why can some use vision successfully to determine there own future and why do others fail?. What are the common denominators and what is the role of leadership? These questions and more are answered as Steve Frohman explores the reality of Vision. This highly engaging program is rich in identifying what actions are required today to make vision into reality.
The Strategic Plan… & More!"Our Actions Create Our Reality" What actions do great organizations take to succinctly define their goals and aspirations? How are expectations set?…How are they realized? How do leaders use the strategic plan as a key vehicle for achieving desired outcomes? What are the success factors? What leads to failure? Steve Frohman, answers these questions…and more. Learn not only what makes a world-class Strategic Plan, but equally as important, how leaders use it after they have it. The answers may surprise you!
Getting the Biggest Bang from Your Consulting DollarAre you getting maximum benefits from working with external consultants? How can you sort out who will work with you to deliver the best service to your organization? How do you select which areas to involve out side consultants? Who should take ownership for the project? To gain the greatest investment from your consulting dollars, Steve discusses your role in selecting and working with external consultants. He outlines your rights and responsibilities to help you manage your expectations and stresses the importance of asking key questions up front. He also provides specific recommendations about how to direct and monitor the progress of the project to insure it gets accomplished on time, on budget, and at expected levels of quality. If you build the relationship right, you’ll enjoy the experience and develop new skills in the process.
What others are saying about
Steven Frohman . . .
"Participants truly enjoyed your substantive, thought-provoking presentation, Courageous Leadership Strategies. You left them wanting more! Members rated your session with high marks, and many people requested we bring you back again. Audience comments included 'great presenter, excellent delivery' and 'a nice job of tying values to human resources.' We Also appreciated the effort you made to include our logo in your graphics. That kind of customization sets you apart as a true professional speaker. Thank you for a professional, polished presentation."
- Jennifer J. Bisciotti, SPHR
- Vice President of Programming
- Human Resources Association of Central Ohio
"The campus is still abuzz from the enthusiasm and excitement you generated through your programs. Evaluations were outstanding. Some comments include: 'Fantastic, energizing, and valuable experience.' 'The program was extremely well organized, and ran like clockwork;' 'Steve did an absolutely excellent job. He models all behaviors, including humor.'"
- Carole M. Johnson, Ph.D.
- President
- Gateway Technical College
"Thank you, Steve, for an outstanding presentation. The easy manner of delivery and the great job of facilitating resulted in an increased level of interaction among our group and established a clearer understanding of each other's needs and roles."
- Randy Osler
- President
- Sprint United Telephone
"The best workshop I've ever attended and the most tailored to our individual company needs and goals. Others in the group concur, saying: 'The content was highly informative.' and 'It was great.'"
- Sherry McCain
- Operations Manager
- Interim Healthcare
"Your involvement with the P.O.W.E.R. Team project was highly successful. Several attendees indicated it was the best of the series. What makes your programs so effective is your ability to involve participants through constructive dialogue and interactive exercises. Thank you for sharing solid, substantial information on business process and ways to establish values, vision, and goals for an organization."
- Robert L. Lawson, Ed.D.
- Director of Continuing Education
- Shawnee State University
Dr. N. Elizabeth Fried
National Consultant, Author, and Professional Speaker
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N. Elizabeth Fried, Ph.D.
national consultant, author, and professional speaker will move your audience to action
through solid content and an engaging style. As a respected human resource consultant and
skilled storyteller, Elizabeth currently delivers keynotes and seminars on a variety of
business and personal topics at meetings and conventions. She has appeared on a dozen
television broadcasts and over 175 radio program in the US., Canada, and New Zealand. Elizabeth is committed to helping her clients plan successful meetings. She works closely with the meeting planner and offers assistance to assure the event is well publicized and highly attended. She’ll provide promotional materials and arrange for interviews with the media. It is her regular practice to tailor each presentation to the client's needs by conducting personal interviews with key conference planners and attendees. Elizabeth has served as president of N. E. Fried and Associates, Inc., since 1983, an Ohio-based human resources consultant firm. A subsidiary of her firm, Intermediaries Press and Speakers Bureau, evolved in 1992. It provides access to a broad range of professional speakers. |
Dr. N. Elizabeth Fried
What others are saying about N. Elizabeth Fried ... Get the inside scoop on Sex, Laws & Stereotypes from a nationally recognized author, consultant, and master story-teller. Avoid legal land mines by learning the latest interview, reference checking and sexual harassment investigation techniques. Inspirational and informative. Don't become a victim of organizational change. Learn how to Take Charge of Your Career. Gain survival skills for shifting careers without compromising ethics or life plans. Are your employees playing a dangerous game of Internet Roulette? Get the latest research on employee Internet use and why you need to put polices in place now. Learn what organizations are doing to protect against deadly viruses, sexual harassment claims, and copyright violations. Is telecommuting a boon or bane? Can employees be productive in their PJs while sipping coffee at their computers? Weigh the pros and cons of establishing and Managing the Virtual Office to determine if it offers your company competitive advantage. Companies that champion corporate citizenship gain more than warm feelings and goodwill. Corporate Giving and Beyond shows you the marketing link between business and nonprofit causes. Acquire the tools to measure the impact on profits, employee morale, and brand loyalty. "I can’t believe you said that!" she huffed. "You’re too sensitive, " he retorted. Gender Offenders is a light-hearted approach to irksome stumbling blocks that hinder effective conversations between men and woman. Gain skills to improve workplace communication. Get a Life! What Goes Around Comes Around underscores the personal and professional benefits of community involvement. Learn how volunteering broadens skills, expands career opportunities, and increases your sphere of influence --- while making the world a better place. Do you feel squeezed between the increasing demands of aging parents, growing children, and job responsibilities? Are you pressured by those "boomerang kids" adult children who return home after college or divorce? The Sandwich Generation provides solid resource information and practical coping strategies for dealing with these complex issues. Power-Packed Ideas. Develop a PR campaign on a shoestring budget by Romancing the Media. Learn creative strategies and techniques that expand your opportunities for print and broadcast exposure.
What others are saying about N. Elizabeth Fried
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