Where’s your business plan? Sitting on a shelf gathering dust? In your head where you haven’t exactly pinned down some critical details? A plan needs to be a living document that is readily accessible, gets updated frequently, and helps you stay on track. But it also can guide you in the qualitative side of business—building your team and your company culture. That’s where the work gets done.
This lunch seminar will help you effectively “live your plan.” Topics will cover:
- Creating a plan that works for you
- Living your business plan
- Motivating your employees
- Expanding and growing your business
Speaker: Bob Zarhowski, Adjunct Faculty, Portland State University
For 20 years Bob Zahrowski has been helping start-up companies--as well as Fortune 100 firms--in the areas of strategic planning, organizational development, process redesign and productivity improvements. He has worked internationally in Columbia, Russia, Mexico, Poland and Canada.In addition to consulting, Mr. Zahrowski has taught courses in strategic planning, organizational development, organizational behavior and quality programs.
Date: Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Time: Noon - 1:15 pm
Where: Portland State Business Accelerator, Mt. Hood Conference Room - 209
2828 SW Corbett Avenue, Portland
Parking: In PSBA lot; at no charge.
Cost: Seminar and lunch: $10 in advance (must prepay by 9:00 am May 1)
Seminar only: No charge. (You can bring your lunch, if desired.)
Lunch available for those who pre-register and pre-pay by May 1 at 10 am (the day of the event). Lunch from Ross Island Grocery & Cafe includes:
- your choice of sandwich
- bag of chips
- pickle
- bottle of water or can of soda
This talk is part of a series of PSU faculty members who meld real-world experience with cutting edge research and teaching.
Questions: call 503-725-2312 or email PSBA office
