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Joan Koerber-Walker
Not just a speaker, but and active participant in Arizona’s business and academic communities, Joan’s keynotes, seminars and strategy sessions are build on real life experiences and practical knowledge on the subject matter. Sharing stories of was has been and what can be, she creates a memorable experience and plants ideas that her listeners can take back and apply in the workplace. Joan Koerber-Walker is the Executive Director and founder of CorePurpose, Inc. An Arizona based consulting and services company. CorePurpose works with companies to identify the high impact areas of their businesses that will differentiate them from the completion at home and abroad – AND then strengthens them in those areas through the efforts the CoreAlliance, a coalition of 35 services organizations specializing in HR, Sales & Marketing, Operations, IT, and Finance. Prior to forming CorePupose, Ms. Koerber-Walker was a vice president with Avnet, Inc. and worked with over 700 technology companies in North America, Europe, and Asia during the expansion of Avnet’s distribution business from the US and Canada to 63 countries around the world. A popular speaker and professional member of the National Speakers Association, Ms. Koerber-Walker shares her experiences and insights with corporate and academic audiences here in Arizona and around the world. Joan is a member of the Board of Directors of Parents Anonymous of Arizona, the states largest independent non profit agency for the strengthening of families and the prevention of child abuse and the Vice Chairman of the Dean’s Board of Excellence at Arizona State University. Area of Expertise:
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Fee Range: Program titles: Focusing on Success: Optimizing Business Potential. In this workshop, participants will be challenged to re-examine WHY they are in business and where their greatest opportunities for success lie. What is the Secret of Great Company? How do leaders inspire their teams to greatness? How to create and keep enthusiastic customers AND what it means to your business. 1 day format , ½ day or Keynote format A Perfect Storm: What happened to the technology supply chain in 2001/2002. This seminar reviews the market and industry forces that came together to create the most dramatic and extended downturn in the history of the technology sector and provides warning signs and strategies for the future. The presentation also contains a specific tie in to the impact of the technology downturn on the Arizona Economy. ½ day format or Keynote format Going Global We live in a global economy. To be competitive we have to be global too – right? “Going Global?” looks at the challenges of creating a global company from its most important aspect – People. The presentation looks at the following key questions: What is a “global” company? Who are they – are there any? If you are going global – how does it affect the people that really matter – Your Employees, Your Customers, and Your Shareholders? Your Part is Not a Product. New and revolutionary technologies are what fuel American innovation; however many innovative technologies are never embraced. In this workshop, technology innovators learn the key components necessary to create innovative products that companies want to buy through comprehensive channels and supply chain strategies. ½ day format or Keynote format Optimizing your Customer’s Experience through Service Mapping. What does your customer experience when dealing with your company, organization or department? Using techniques pioneered at Arizona State University, participants will learn how to analyze the customer experience and how to improve it for increased customer loyalty and employee satisfaction. 1 day case based workshop or Keynote format. The Consulting Workshop. How to run a successful consulting engagement with a client or inside your own company. This workshop teaches internal and external business consultants how to work with clients to build workable solutions. Offered in ½ day instructional or 2 day case based format So you want to start a business. A how-to workshop for establishing yourself as a small business in Arizona. The workshop includes how to write a business plan, product/service positioning strategies, and the basics of getting started. Attendees will receive basic templates, checklists, networking tips, and coaching on the challenges AND rewards of entrepreneurship. 2 day format Testimonials: “ Joan brings fresh insights and ideas for ways to create new business models. She has a unique ability to assess internal and external business factors and create new business opportunities.” “Successfully launching new technologies is one of our industry’s greatest challenges. In “Your Part is NOT a Product” Joan Koerber-Walker captured and held the attention of a diverse audience of CEO’s, marketers, and engineers, sharing stories of technology successes and failures and using them to illustrate the key steps that must be followed to succeed.” I have attended lots of talks about what it takes to be successful in a global economy. Joan Koerber-Walker’s “Going Global” really tied it all together for me. I have a much better feel for how expanding my company globally affects my Employees, Customers, and Shareholders. In “The Perfect Storm”, Joan Koerber-Walker helps us look back and learn from the events that led to the technology downturn of 2000. More importantly, by helping us to recognize the 7 Deadly Sins of our supply chain behaviors and offering the 7 Virtues we must develop, she offers hope of how we can avoid such extreme down turns in the future.” Facilitation is one of the most challenging duties of any leader. It can make or break the success of your strategy session, meeting, or project. Keeping all members of the group engaged, on track and contributing throughout the process takes real talent. Joan Koerber-Walker has that talent!
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With a natural style that makes every member of the audience feel like they are engaged in a one on one, Joan Koerber-Walker pulls you in and takes you with her as she explores some of the key challenges facing business today.
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