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Leveraging the "Inner-net": How Top Performers Really Get Things Done

Legendary leaders have the uncanny ability to create epidemics of influence and change. The "Innernet" is the vehicle that drives such exceptional performance. We will examine the elements that create and maintain the essential relationships allowing them to navigate the inner workings of the organizations they serve. They know how to navigate more than the company organization chart - they're attuned to the complexity of relationships within their organizations and are able to leverage that knowledge to the benefit of their company and their own career.

• Learn how to map the inner workings of any organization
• Understand how to identify 'fulcrums of influence'
• Understand the value of 'Strength in Numbers'
• Recognize who possesses position, influence and information, and how to 'tip' this knowledge in your favor
• Understand and apply the Law of Reciprocity

Speaker Biography

Matthew Carlen is a Principal Partner with 7th Wave Solutions, LLC, a unique collaboration of senior managers from the corporate world at EMC, Nortel Networks, CSC and GTE Government Systems that brings demonstrated skills in organizational and leadership development, business consulting, process management, project methodology and business development.

Matt has driven leadership and career development for some of the world's most successful companies, specializing in strategic leadership programs for those who are, or will be, leaders of high performance teams and team-based solutions. During nearly 20 years working with Fortune 100-500 companies, Matt directed Organizational Development, Leadership and Management Development, and Continuous Process Improvement efforts for EMC, world leader in data storage systems.

Delivering nearly 100 seminars annually, Matt's cumulative presentation approval rating (by participants) is nearly 95 per cent. Matt is certified in Leadership Development by Achieve Global and Franklin-Covey. Matt has served as president of a chapter of Toastmasters International. He holds a Master's degree in Organizational/Career Development.

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