You’ve now been on The Great Game of Business and open-book management journey for some time. You thought you had conquered all of the challenges. Now you find yourself faced with a number of new issues. How do you keep the spirit alive? How do you build ownership? In this session, you’ll hear from practitioners who know the challenges, the pitfalls, and the benefits of continuing to work the pattern.

      Our Panelists: Steve Crowder is President and CEO of Decorize, Inc. Steve has implemented OBM and GGOB in turnaround situations he has led in manufacturing, telecommunications and remanufacturing companies. He is currently implementing GGOB in Decorize, a recognized leader in the home accents industry, with facilities in the USA, China and Indonesia. www.decorize.com Kevin Van Dyke is the President of Skinner’s Nurseries in Jacksonville, FL. Skinner Nurseries is the leading distributor of plants used in construction in the South, with 24 locations in southern metro areas. Kevin has been a part of the leadership team that began practicing GGOB in 1997 and has grown the business from $9 million to over $117 million in 2006. TBD is the TBD of New Belgium Brewery.
      Our Facilitator: Bruce Nims is a Coach for The Great Game of Business. Bruce helps companies to achieve breakthrough growth through his Great Game coaching practice. Nims Associates, Inc., an IT consulting firm founded by Bruce, played the Great Game from its inception until the company was acquired in 2004. www.greatgame.com.