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MANAGING CHANGE: KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER

DINNER MEETING

DATE:  April 8, 2010                                       REGISTRATION:  5:00 to 5:30 PM

PLACE: Storrowton Tavern                             DINNER: 7:00 PM

               1305 Memorial Drive                         PROGRAM:  5:30 to 7:00 PM

               West Springfield, MA  01089

Change happens to all of us each day in both our personal and professional lives. How we manage change in our professional lives can spell the difference between being successful or not. We all want to be successful, get a big raise or promotion or the best of both worlds a big raise and a promotion. At this month’s meeting you will learn what change is, is change good or bad, why change, barriers to change and our position in the change process. You will be introduced to the tools to manage change. All of this to set you on the path to a successful career or for increased success. This month Rene Garza of INEOS Nova, LLC, Operational Excellence Leader, will help us to understand how to manage change in our professional lives.

Ø      Define change

Ø      What is change?

Ø      Why change?

Ø      Barriers to change.

Ø      Your role in the change process.

Ø      Tools to manage change

Speaker: Rene D. Garza

Mr. Garza has 18 years of extensive experience in product development and Operational Excellence.  René has been a part of INEOS-Nova for the last 14 years and currently serves as the Operational Excellence Leader for two manufacturing sites.  In this role he has led the cultural change of the organization to include everyone in continuously improving the business. 

Some of the processes Mr. Garza has helped roll out at various manufacturing sites are Six Sigma, 5S, Lean Manufacturing, and the MOC (Management of Change) process.  With his diverse background, he has been able to touch many of the core business disciplines including, Operations, Logistics, Purchasing, Maintenance, & Product Development. 

Mr. Garza earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Texas in 1992.  He began his career as a process engineer with the Dow Chemical Company working at multiple production facilities in Freeport, Texas.   

Directions:

From Vermont and Points North:  Take I-91 South to exit 13B, to Rte. 5 South, to Rte. 147 West to The Big E, use Gate 2. 
From Connecticut, Bradley International Airport and Points South 
Take I-91 North from Routes 2, 84 and 95-Follow I-91 to Mass. Exit 3, to Rte 5 North, to Rte. 147 West to The Big E, use Gate 2. 
From Boston & Points East:  Take the Mass Pike West to Exit 4, to Rte. 5 South, to Rte. 147 West to The Big E, use Gate 2. 
From the Berkshires & Points West: Take the Mass Pike East to Exit 4, to Rte. 5 South, to Rte. 147 West to The Big E, use Gate 2.  

Receipt & Reservation Form for April 8, 2010 Dinner Meeting

Please Email or fax this form to Ryan Bishop: Tel.: (413) 308 - 1262, Fax: (413) 589 1407.  E-Mail Address: rbishop@mmwec.org

DEADLINE:  All reservations must be received by Monday April 5, 2010.

Cancellations must be received by noon on Friday April 2, 2010.

COST:   Members $30.00    Guest $35.00           No shows will be billed.         “Pay at the door or in advance by credit card.”

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