The ERP Speaker Series - GVSU

The ERP Program’s Speaker Series gives students an opportunity to hear from business professionals
Advice about life after college
Personal experiences
Business connections

1. The ERP Speaker Series Provided by The Seidman College of Business, Grand Valley State University

2. What is the ERP Program? “The ERP Program at Grand Valley State University is one of the world’s leading programs where students gain an understanding of integrated, cross-functional business process experience using enterprise software SAP® to execute business processes, and to develop proficiency in the use of enterprise systems.” – Grand Valley State University’s ERP Website   http://www.gvsu.edu/erp / The ERP Program’s Speaker Series gives students an opportunity to hear from business professionals Advice about life after college Personal experiences Business connections

3. Ryan Talbott , Director of IT - Finance and SAP Systems; Industrial Convergence; Organizational Change Management Keynote speaker – March 11, 2015 ∙ Seidman ERP Speaker Series Works for Chrysler Group LLC Great leadership skills: Advised us to open our minds in different ways and broaden our perspectives – don’t set barriers “Technology is fundamental to everything you do.” Encouraged students to learn about technology Supports ERP Programs Standardization Efficiency Instant information

4. Personal Theory for Career Success TERP10 Certification is valuable Deliver results Develop people Make hard choices Supervise Grow yourself too – keep learning Take pride in how you act Be a leader Communication Listening Learning

5. Communication “It doesn’t matter what you say – it matters how people hear it.” Make a good impression Ask questions to yourself Think about how you would answer them – self-reflection Use “I” or “We” instead of “You” Every person needs to feel respected Behaviors mimic thoughts

6. Listening Not just words Non-verbal communication also Understand (at least try to) Be an active listener Listen without thinking of how to respond Repeat & clarify as needed

7. Learning Be confident Not too confident – big egos are limiting Be humble too Set goals and work hard Don’t be complacent Continue to work and grow

8. Looking Forward My plan for the future: Work on leadership skills Continue to learn in other ways – attend more events Become more familiar with ERP systems and technology Self-reflect – identify strengths & weaknesses Future students attending the ERP Speaker Series Act on encouragement and inspiration from speaker Don’t be afraid to take a closer look at your shortcomings Bring materials for note-taking Have the mindset that this is a valuable experience – get something out of it