Events FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2005 Contact: Robin Micket (860) 548-7894 Rensselaer Presents Free Leadership Seminar Series Sponsored by the Lally School of Management and Technology EVENT: Rensselaer 's Lally School of Management and Technology is pleased to present the second installment of its new Leadership Seminar Series entitled, “Applying Lean Where You Least Expect It: Marketing, R&D, and Administrative Services.” This free seminar will feature four prominent members of the Rensselaer faculty: Edward D. Arnheiter, Ph.D., Assistant Professor; Martha C. Fransson, M.B.A., Associate Professor; John Maleyeff, Ph.D., Associate Professor; and James P. Stodder, Ph.D., Associate Professor; all from the Hartford Department of Rensselaer's Lally School of Management and Technology. The Leadership Seminar focuses on real-world, outcome-driven strategies, and innovative methods for leading change. Topics for discussion include: theories, concepts, strategies, and practices for developing the leadership talent necessary to turn opportunities and challenges into extraordinary outcomes. DATE: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 TIME: 8 a.m. – 12 noon LOCATION: Seminar Hall, Rensselaer Hartford Campus, 275 Windsor Street, Hartford, CT ADMISSION: FREE! Open to the public. All are welcome to attend. SEMINAR SCHEDULE: The schedule for the seminar includes a continental breakfast and registration, opening remarks, and three discussions on the following topics: “Report from the Field: An Exploratory Analysis of Service Systems using Lean Principles,” “Lean and the Marketing Process,” and “A Case Study: Lean and R&D at Henkel Loctite.” There will also be a coffee break and a final session with a round table panel discussion about “Implications for Leading and Sustaining the Application of Lean Principles in the Service, Marketing, and Product and Application Development Functions of the Firm.” MEDIA ADVISORY AND PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Rensselaer faculty will be available for media interviews following the question and answer period at the final session. MORE INFORMATION: Further information and online registration is available at: www.ewp.rpi.edu/hartford/lsmt/info/lallyseminar605. To reserve your seat at this Leadership Seminar, please contact Allison Misky, toll-free at (800) 433-4723, ext. 7844 or e-mail: misky@ewp.rpi.edu. ACCREDITATION: Rensselaer 's Lally School of Management and Technology is an accredited member of AACSB International, The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. # # # BACK to News and Events