Pest Management Professional, September 2013
news views Continued from page 14 in response to problems that arise throughout the day Stack said look at daily obstacles the same way medical physicians do By examining causes symptoms and potential impact a company can prioritize problems as they develop and remain as productive as possible Stack also discussed marketing for success via the S O F T E N approach When representing a company while publically meeting people she suggests these strategies Smile use Open posture be Forward leaning and aware of your Tone of voice make Eye contact and Nod to acknowledge when others are speaking Through this approach PMPs present themselves as open for conversation while presenting themselves professionally The Academy Olympics events which required attendees to break into predetermined color coded teams were held throughout the week Teams were challenged both physically and mentally Some events required thinking about the best way to solve a problem while others encouraged teamwork via early morning volleyball or basketball games each with their own Academy twist One team challenge was building a buggy workbench for the area Boys and Girls Club The Ultimate Academy Experience closed with an 80s themed banquet featuring an 80s style dance off For those not into dancing an 80s trivia contest and Rubiks Cube challenge was offered as an alternative This years academy challenged conventional thinking and helped attendees develop contacts through networking The events educational speakers provided learning opportunities and encouraged participation in events designed to encourage professional and personal growth among those who were lucky enough to spend a few days in Phoenix PMP Sherzinger is general manager of Scherzinger Pest Control and can be reached at kurt@ stopzbugs com Liphatech launches ERATICATE Soft Bait Awareness Tour MILWAUKEE Liphatechs ERATICATE Soft Bait Awareness Tour is on the road with stops in five of the most challenging cities for rodent control in the country The benefits of the soft bait will be delivered via what Liphatech describes as a rock concert format that will leave you wanting an encore The ERATICATE tour moved from Atlanta in August to stops in Long Beach Calif Sept 5 New York N Y Sept 9 Baltimore Sept 11th and Chicago Sept 17 Tour highlights include free prizes headline speakers such as Ted Bruesch Liphatechs technical manager and Dr Bobby Corrigan of Corrigan Consulting Atlanta New York Chicago prize drawings valued at more than 500 special event deals on the shows featured product and an opportunity for professional networking during pre and post tour meet and greets Each tour stops opening act begins at 5 p m with food and drinks The headliner soft bait awareness Continued on page 21 16 September 2013 Pest Management Professional www mypmp net
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