Speaking

Stephen Tweed is a recognized expert in the process of Executive Strategy. He helps healthcare and business organizations focus their resources on those few unique factors that will enable them to achieve their Mission and Vision and create Competitive Advantage in their marketplace. Stephen is frequently called upon to present keynote speeches and learning seminars for association conventions, corporate meetings, leadership retreats, and board of directors’ events. Here are Stephen's most frequently requested presentation topics:

Get Ready for the Future

What will your business look like ten years from now? What are the forces and trends that are shaping your future? What are the strategic issues you need to address to grow your business and fulfill your Vision? In this dynamic, interactive presentation, Stephen Tweed will demonstrate a model of Strategic Thinking, and describe in detail how you can apply this model to your unique situation. He’ll help you focus your resources to grow your business and get ready for the future.

Crafting Your Uniqueness:
Seven Sources of Competitive Advantage

What differentiates your company from your competitors? Why should your customer buy from you instead of the other choices they have? A core element of any corporate strategy is creating competitive advantage. In this dynamic presentation, Stephen Tweed will present his proven process for defining what makes your company unique by exploring the Seven Sources of Competitive Advantage. You and your leadership team will come away with a whole new perspective on how your company competes in the marketplace.

On A Clear Day... You Can See Tomorrow:
The Forces and Trends Shaping the Future of Healthcare in America

What will healthcare be like tomorrow? In an industry filled with constant change, what will you and your organization need to do to survive and prosper? The answers to these questions and many more will be provided in this dynamic presentation by one of America's leading healthcare and business strategists. Stephen Tweed will offer insights and examples from his personal contact with thousands of healthcare executives each year, and he'll help you apply these principles to your unique situation. He'll make some projections based on his study of emerging trends, and He'll paint a picture of what the future may look like. Stephen will also demonstrate how to monitor the forces and trends so you can make your own projections and anticipate your own future. He'll stimulate your thinking. He'll offer you a sense of hope and purpose!

Creating a High Performance Board

Looking for an interactive program to simulate the thinking of your Board of Directors? Want to get your board members talking to each other and looking at how they work together. In this high-impact program, Stephen Tweed will lead your board members through an exploration of the Seven Characteristics of a High Performance Board. He’ll give them strategies and insights to improve board performance and interaction.

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From Our Clients

"Wow! Great Presentation! Thank you for helping to make our first Supplier Symposium a huge success. Your talk on 'Strategic Focus' was a perfect ending to our first day's activities. Many attendees, including Mr. Bassani, commented that you were an excellent speaker and noted how smoothly you integrated the NCR supplier stakeholder practice into your speech."

— Gregory L. Chicoine Director, Supplier & MSA Relations Stakeholder Relations Division NCR Corporation

"Your presentation to the Corporate Officers was right on point. Several participants commented on the timeliness and thoroughness of your discussion. Hank's (Henry Wagner, President) focus on several of your remarks made an impression on the group. Thank for your continuous support."

— Joanne Berryman
Senior Vice President
Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services
Louisville, KY

"Your reputation preceded you and you certainly fulfilled our high expectations. Your presentation was right on point, and while some attendees probably thought it was revolutionary, they had better take heed or the system will by-pass them. Your program made me look like a hero I the eyes of the membership."

— Larry Breeding
Executive Director
Iowa Association for Home Care