BEND (July 10, 2007) — Central Oregon Community College is bringing the Disney Institute’s renowned professional development program, “The Disney Keys to Excellence” to Bend on October 25, 2007 at the Riverhouse Conference Center. Sponsored locally, this unique one-day event will showcase the powerful strategies and business models that are the cornerstones of Disney’s long-term success.
“Participants will discover Disney success stories and learn about management philosophies and behind-the-scenes operations that have made the Walt Disney World Resort a benchmark for businesses around the world,” said George Aguel, senior vice president for Walt Disney Parks and Resort. “We showcase philosophies and strategies that have made the Walt Disney World Resort a success – ideas that are easily adaptable to other organizations.”
“We think this insider’s look at the world famous Disney model will be fascinating and are proud to bring this exciting program to Bend,” says Nancy Jumper, Program Manager for COCC’s Professional & Occupational Education.
The Disney Keys to Excellence covers:
· Leadership, Disney Style – Participants discover how effective leadership has been the catalyst at Disney to drive employee/customer satisfaction and bottom-line results, from the company’s inception to today.
· Management, Disney Style – Participants examine the importance of integrating an organization’s corporate culture into selection, training, and care.
· Service, Disney Style – Participants explore world-renowned Disney principles for service excellence.
· Loyalty, Disney Style – Participants learn key practices and principles in building and sustaining loyalty that have made Disney a trusted and revered brand around the world for more than 75 years.
Registration fees for the program are $349 per person by October 8 ($396 after), and include course materials, breaks, lunch and parking. In addition, you can attend the follow up session hosted by COCC to help you implement the Disney ideas into your business. For registration information, call 541-383-7290 or visit http://noncredit.cocc.edu.
CONTACT:
Beth Wickham
Professional & Occupational Education, Central Oregon Community College
383-7290 or Fax 383-7503 e-mail: bwickham@cocc.edu
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