Over 370 participants enjoyed the spectacular setting, sun and stimulating programme packed with thought-provoking speeches and seminars bringing palpable benefits. Not to mention the stunning social events and other formal and informal networking opportunities.
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UNICEF donation: if you did not have a chance to contribute to EPTDA's partnership with UNICEF at the convention, please feel free to download the donation form and return it to EPTDA Bureau.
Themed "People make the difference", the EPTDA's networking event of the year for power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry professionals and decision makers featured high-profile speakers like: Kjell Nordström, a guru of the new world of business and author of ‚Funky Business', Robert Benninga, a leading authority and highly rated speaker on Inspiration and Human Capital Development amongst others, Matthias Schranner, a trainer for negotiations on the edge and Bruce van Barthold, an expert in value and strategy.
EPTDA welcomed the representatives of its 202 member companies and all PT/MC industry professionals to board with them to Monaco and celebrate the 10th annual convention of the association. The event offered valuable networking opportunities, outstanding educational sessions and unforgettable entertainment in a majestic area.
High array of speakers at Annual Convention in Monaco
Kjell Nordström (keynote session speaker)
Dr.
Kjell Nordström has 20 years of experience of working with
multinational companies and has served as an advisor/consultant to
several large multinationals and to Tony Blair's current
government.
Amid the madness and hyperbole surrounding the new
economy, Dr. Kjell A. Nordstrom is a guru of the new world of
business. The 2005 Thinkers 50, the world's first ranking of
management thinkers, ranked Nordstrom and his partner Dr. Jonas
Ridderstrale at number 9 in the world and number one in Europe. His
dynamic style makes him a highly appreciated speaker through out the
world. Kjell holds an Economic Licentiate degree and a doctoral
degree from the Stockholm School of Economics. He is presently an
Associate Professor at the Institute of International Business (IIB)
at the Stockholm School of Economics. His research and consulting
focus is in the areas of corporate strategy, multinational
corporations and globalization. Kjell has published a book and
numerous articles on the internationalization process of firms. Five
years ago he was recognized as Sweden's outstanding young academic of
the year. Kjell has been responsible for the International Business
course at the Stockholm School of Economics and is one of the
founders of the schools most prestigious management programs, "The
Advanced Management Program - AMP". AMP is a five-week
top-management program that attracts the elite of Scandinavian
executives. He is also on the board of directors of several
companies.
The book, Funky Business - Talent Makes Capital Dance
(co-authored with Jonas Ridderstrale) is a manifesto of what our time
requires from business firms and their leaders. The book has been
featured on CNN and CNBC, and appeared in Fortune, Fast Company, Time
Magazine, Financial Times, Paris Match, etc. and is an international
best-seller. So far, it has been translated into more than 31
languages. In 2000, both Amazon.co.uk and Management General rated
Funky Business as one of the five best business books of the year.
The new book, Karaoke Capitalism: Management for Mankind (co-authored
with Jonas Ridderstrale) is a new manifesto for how to make it in the
world of Karaoke Capitalism. Individuals with endless choices
dominate the karaoke economy. The trouble for business is that the
karaoke club is also home to institutionalized imitation.
To date
Karaoke Capitalism has been contracted for publication in 23
languages.
Mr. Robert Benninga
Robert
Benninga is a leading authority and highly rated facilitator,
consultant, executive coach, trainer and keynote speaker on
Inspiration, High Performance Leadership, Change Realization,
Inspiration and Human Capital Development with major companies,
organizations & networks at international conventions and
in-company projects. He uses his unique combination of
• 17
year direct corporate top management experience with 5 international
companies (Hyatt USA, AHOLD, KBB, WE Int.& Asko-Metro).
• 15
years & several hundreds of global Mindpower projects
• and
his inspiring personality, break-through capacities and ‘X-ray eyes
and ears'.
Benninga
is a preferred partner on issues of High Performance Leadership
(Scorecard), Change and M & A's for companies and organizations
such as ABN-AMRO, Akzo-Nobel, Allianz, AXA, BMW, Brunel, Clientlogic,
Coca Cola, Compaq, Deloitte, DHL, Dow Chemical, DSM, Dun &
Bradstreet, the Dutch Airforce, Fortis, General Electric, Heineken,
Hertz, ING Bank, Hewlett-Packard, Kipling, KLM, KPMG, KPN Telecom,
L'Oréal, Microsoft, Nestlé, Philips, Progress
Software, SaraLee/DE, Shell , TNT, Unilever, Volvo and Worldwide
Broker Network
Besides having written 6 books and having made
several CD- and DVD Video programs, Benninga appears regularly in TV
programs in his home country, the Netherlands and writes columns in
leading business magazines and leadership publications. After his
successful corporate career with several leading European and
American international companies Benninga founded Mindpower
International in 1991, now one the leading companies in Europe in the
field of Change Management and Personal and Professional Leadership.
He also teaches at Nyenrode University, the leading Dutch Business
School.
He was chosen to be one of the 8 selected worldwide
speakers in the CEO ‘Profiles in Leadership' Program.
Benninga
tackles issues of change, leadership, M & A's and peak
personal performance in an entertaining and at the same time serious
way, thereby allowing you to get great ‘Take Home Value' out of
this Keynote speeches and facilitated processes. He combines his
mature and seasoned business experience with concrete and crucial
tools and insights.
More info: http://www.robertbenninga.com/
Mr. Matthias Schranner
Mr. Schranner was a member of the crisis-negotiating task force for the Bavarian police department where he negotiated in hostage situations, kidnappings, bank robberies, and suicide attempts. As a consultant for difficult negotiations he trains executive personnel for Companies such as BMW, Nokia, Microsoft, Deutsche Bank, Munich Airport, Siemens and SAP. Matthias Schranner is CEO of the Negotiation Institute St. Gallen/Switzerland.
Convention facilitator: Mr. Bruce van Barthold
Bruce van Barthold was educated at Sheffield University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Sheffield and a DEA (Master of Arts) from Paris VII University. Bruce has worked with the French Government, for over 10 years, at the ENA and the Quai d'Orsay. He then moved to STRATX, a blue chip consulting company, where his clients list features Novartis, Nestlé, Pfizer, Kodak, Oracle, Hewlett Packard, BIC, and L'Oréal. He also co-presents the Strategic Marketing of Services course at Insead. Bruce has given regular seminars on value and strategy around the world.