Robert Starinsky, MBA, MS, CCP, ASBC

Principal, Tradewinds Group, Inc.

Free Business Speaker in Chicago

  • Process Improvement Strategies for Smaller Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Business process improvements can have a transformational effect on any business or non-profit organization. Processes that remain the same over time can impede an organization's efficiency and growth prospects; However, any organization that works to continuously improve its' processes can create opportunities well beyond its current capacity. MORE >

    Process improvement takes on many different forms and every organization has its own unique processes and systems in place.

    Attendees of this presentation will learn valuable techniques to help them engage their own organizations in meaningful process improvement.

    This presentation is available virtually to audiences across the country, or locally, on an in-person basis, COVID restrictions permitting.

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  • Dealing with the Change Monster

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Some years ago a former colleague of mine was attempting to become an ex-smoker. During his struggles, he often remarked that quitting was easy, he had done so numerous times.

    As humorous as his remarks were, they highlight the difficulty we often have in making change stick in our everyday lives. MORE >

    For most of us, change doesn't come easy. When it comes to change, organizations aren't much different. Change is a tough act to follow. However, change in the business world is a constant force that we must deal with.

    This entertaining and educational presentation provides practical guidance for business leaders and managers who want to manage change and uncertainty more effectively in their organizations.

    NOTE: This presentation is available virtually to audiences across the country, or locally on an in-person basis, COVID restrictions permitting.

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  • Every Organization Needs a System for Getting Things Done

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    Disorganization. Confusion. Inconsistent Results. Missed Opportunities. Lost Customers. Privacy Breeches. Unable to take a day off (even if you need one). MORE >

    If you have uttered any of these words or thoughts, chances are that your organization is lacking the necessary basic business management systems it needs to have in place in order to operate like a well-oiled machine.

    Why does a McDonalds hamburger taste the same, no matter where in the world you're at?

    How does your one-person dentist office see five patients simultaneously?

    How about a one-word answer to both of these questions: Systems!

    Yes, it's because both McDonalds and your dentist have mastered systems thinking in their business operations. Although business worlds apart, both McDonalds and your dentist are leveraging the power of systems thinking to streamline their operations and generate predictable, consistent, repeatable results every business day.

    In this brief, informative presentation you'll learn about how every organization can benefit by leveraging systems thinking.

    This presentation is available virtually to audiences across the country, or locally, on an in-person basis, COVID restrictions permitting.

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  • Project Management Essentials for the “Accidental” Project Manager

    TOPIC CATEGORY: Business

    People often start working on (and managing) projects almost by accident. When you suddenly find yourself responsible for managing an important project but aren't really sure about how to go about making it happen, you’re an "accidental" project manager. Whether you're a newly minted "accidental" project manager, or you're someone who frequently finds yourself serving on a client-focused project team, or you simply want to know more about project management, this is the right workshop for you. MORE >

    Have you recently "fallen" into the role of an accidental project manager? At one time or another, we all do (or will)! The good news is that you can be successful - without being an expert on project management! This short workshop is designed for individuals with little or no prior knowledge of project management, but who know what they’re doing now is either not enough, or simply isn’t working.

    This workshop covers what you need you know about managing a small to medium-sized project with confidence. You'll learn an easy-to-follow process for taking your project - regardless of its' purpose or size - from beginning to "done", as well as the critical "need to know" project management terminology, concepts and techniques that you can apply immediately toward helping you keep your project running smoothly.

    This presentation is available virtually to audiences across the country, or locally, on an in-person basis, COVID restrictions permitting.

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