Morning: P.O.C.K.E.T.S. - The 7 Strategies of “The Wal-Mart Way”©

Based on his first book, What I learned from Sam Walton, Michael Bergdahl will discuss “The Wal-Mart Way” through a discussion of the 7 key strategies of Wal-Mart. Bergdahl will follow the acronym, “POCKETS” which stands for Price, Operations, Culture, Key Item Promotion, Expenses, Talent and Service. He will explain the key to each of Wal-Mart’s Strategies and it’s Best Practices that have made it the World’s Largest Company. He will discuss Strategies that audience members can take from “The Wal-Mart Way” to make their businesses more successful.

8:30 – “The Wal-Mart Way” – Strategies of the World’s Largest Company©

• Big Facts behind the Wal-Mart Success Story
• Price Strategy
• Operations Strategy
• Culture Strategy

10:00 Morning Break

10:30 “The Wal-Mart Way” – Strategies of the World’s Largest Company©:

• Key Item Promotion Strategy
• Expense Strategy
• Talent Strategy
• Service Strategy

12:00 – 1:00 - Lunch

Afternoon: The 10 Rules of Sam Walton – Tactics of “The Sam Walton Way” ©

Based on his second book, The 10 Rules of Sam Walton, Michael Bergdahl will discuss “The Sam Walton Way” through a discussion of the tactics behind Sam Walton’s self-professed rules for entrepreneurial success. Sam Walton credited these 10 rules as the reason he became the World’s Richest Man. Audience members will gain actionable ideas, from the Tactics followed by Sam Walton, which they can adapt, and utilize in their businesses and personal lives.

1:00 - “The Sam Walton Way” – Tactics of the World’s Richest Man©:

• Rule #1: COMMIT to achieving success and always be passionate
• Rule #2: SHARE your success with those who have helped you
• Rule #3: MOTIVATE yourself and others to achieve your dreams
• Rule #4: COMMUNICATE with people and show you care
• Rule #5: APPRECIATE and recognize people for their effort and results

2:30 – Break

3:00 - “The Sam Walton Way” – Tactics of the World’s Richest Man©:

• Rule #6: CELEBRATE your own and other’s accomplishments
• Rule #7: LISTEN to others and learn from their ideas
• Rule #8: EXCEED the expectations of others by setting high standards
• Rule #9: CONTROL your expenses and save your way to prosperity
• Rule #10: SWIM UPSTREAM, be different, and challenge the status quo

4:30 – Close

Contact Michael Bergdahl: 412-635-2638 – mbergdahl@aol.com