Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Organizational and Leadership Development

CEO and Co-founder of Accord Management Systems, Inc.
Thousand Oaks, California


When not speaking, Bill owns and operates a behavioral consultancy - providing organizations and clients with ongoing research and findings that are both objective and intuitive. Accord Management Systems specializes in various forms of online assessments and surveys. Bill's team of experts provides clients with meaningful data and insights that are implemented to improve employee retention, succession and organization.

Bill is an engaging, passionate and humorous speaker who assists audiences and clients in identifying, analyzing, and developing solutions for a wide range of problems in today's business world. Each year, he presents to thousands of CEOs and leaders in hundreds of seminars and workshops internationally. His expertise and straight-forward approach sets him apart from other industry specialists and allows participants to become their own organizational experts. Bill is fond of rocking the boat and telling the truth - questioning answers when answering questions. His research is supported by metrics used strategically to maximize results and consequently guide audiences to the behavioral light at the end of the tunnel. Bill's areas of expertise include:
  • Managing the Gap
  • Employee Engagement
  • Organization Alignment
  • Leadership Development
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Succession Planning
  • Team Building
  • Selection to Succession
Bill's presentations are customized to meet individual client needs. Many presentations allow attendees to complete online assessments prior to the event. The assessments are designed to drive attendance, engagement and take-home value. Some of Bill's most popular programs include:

Managing the Gap: Rarely are we the perfect fit for our positions. Learn to manage the difference between who are and who we are and who we need to be.

It's All About Metrics: Measure, manage and motivate your employees to drive productivity and profits. If you can't measure it, you can't manage it.

Create and All-Star Team: Focus on the best step-by-step suggestions for smart team selection, succession and retention.

The Art of Behavioral Communication: Identify which of the 8 personality types you are (from Bill's book, The Entrepreneur Next Door). www.TheEntrepreneurNextDoor.com. Determine the communication and problem-solving characteristics you need to take your management to the next level.


Developing an Engaged Workforce: Engaged employees are 3 to 4 times more profitable than their disengaged colleagues. Attendees learn how to measure engagement and drive results.

www.AccordSyst.com