Topic(s)
- People-centric leadership
Overview
The perception that “change” is something employees don’t want is not true in most cases. We have all heard stories of the long-term employee who will or will not resist change. It is often our human nature and the approach to change that causes this reaction from employees. What are the root causes of this issue of driving change and what can we do about it? This session will explain why we humans have these tendencies and how we can help employees go from resistance to embracing change.
Company
The founding principles of Price have never changed: business integrity, first-class service, innovation and a commitment to people. Its dependable quality, reliable delivery and knowledgeable follow-up service have made Price a market leader in supplying air distribution, critical controls and noise control products. After more than 60 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service. Its long-standing vision, traditional values and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of its leadership position in the non-residential air distribution industry. www.priceindustries.com
Presenter
Mark Somogyi is the quality and continuous improvement manager at Price Industries Limited. Through work and life experiences as an employee, leader and volunteer, Somogyi has developed a strong passion for motivating, coaching and empowering leaders and individuals at all levels. He has successfully worked with many organizations on culture, continuous improvement, safety and quality, and has trained hundreds of people in the manufacturing, service and medical industries. Somogyi holds a lean manufacturing Master Black Belt certification, Certified Life & Executive Coach Training, and training in the TCCS Toyota Production System and Continuous Improvement Transformation Program implementation. Outside of work, Somogyi's strong belief in personal development influences his volunteer time with Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Manitoba and as a soccer coach, where he looks for ways to be a great role model and positive influence. 
