Robert  Van  Arlen  –  Transforming  Corporate  Culture  and  Improving  Organizational  Excellence        

Robert Van Arlen is a speaker, trainer and thought leader who is transforming the growth of organizations worldwide. Mr. Van Arlen has delivered speeches and training programs for the employees of multi-national companies, business associations and academic institutions as well as groups of entrepreneurs, politicians, bureaucrats, ambassadors and leaders in governance. Some of his notable clients include Henkel Corporation, SkyMall, Cigna, Starwood Hotels, Destination Hotels & Resorts, Lufthansa, U.S. Federal Government, Verizon and Proctor & Gamble. His expansion into Asia markets will include Dubai, India, Singapore and Sri Lanka. Robert recently presented keynotes speeches to business leaders across multiple industry sectors in Sri Lanka and has completed private trainings for teams within John Keells and Brandix, which are two well-known brands in Asia. He was a featured morning show guest on the EYE Channel and ART TV will be broadcasting segments of his speech, “Leading Teams to Excellence,” which he gave at the Institute of Chartered Accountants auditorium. Robert is considered one of the most charismatic and engaging speakers in the professional development marketplace. He delivers a memorable experience for every audience. Robert was born in Honolulu and grew up in Kansas City, MO. He moved first to San Francisco and later to Toronto to reengineer divisions of Commerce Clearing House (CCH), global publishers of business and tax law information. In 2000, along with the Pleinbridge Consulting Group, Robert received the 2000 Worldwide Organizational Development Project Award. He is also a certified facilitator for Developing High Performance Organizations (DHPO). After 15 years of leadership experience in the global legal publishing arena, Robert’s corporate background rests on a strong foundation. His role was to implement business models that would keep the company profitable during the transition from print to CD-ROM and online technologies. His models for change have been adopted throughout many industries and he is known for helping teams and individuals become more focused and productive. Robert continues to coach CEOs, celebrities and professional athletes to help them achieve peak performance and focus. During autumn in 2013, Robert will be returning as a featured guest on the TV show, “Business Channel on Tour,” which is being broadcast on the RTL network in the Netherlands. In August 2013, he and Stedman Graham were co-keynote speakers for the Arizona Society of Human Resource Management (AZSHRM) conference. During his speech on how to build Inspirational Communities, Robert played four of his original compositions for piano.

Robert  Van  Arlen  –  Transforming  Corporate  Culture  and  Improving  Organizational  Excellence        

Customized Corporate Training by Robert Van Arlen CORPORATE TRAINING: “Built-4-You” HALF-DAY or Multi-day Retreats: “Built-4-You” retreats are customized trainings that are focused on collaborative leadership strategies, sales effectiveness, service excellence and team building. These strategic services are designed to build systemic learning practices and are supported with follow-up systems. The “Built 4 You” programs are based upon proven business strategies. Retreat Training Categories: Leadership, Sales, Service or Teambuilding These programs are designed to help leaders drive greater focus and alignment to the vision and goals of their teams and organization. He teaches functional team leaders to learn how to build their own “Inspirational Culture.” Robert uses his model of “Seven Steps in Building an Inspirational Community” as a foundation for training. Program sponsors may choose a general session or select a focus on one discipline. Program Disciplines: Seven Steps in Building an Inspirational Community

• Vision Alignment (Purpose, Awareness and Communication) • Genre of Excellence (Process Improvement and Focus) • Strategic Collaboration (Strategic Business Development, Strategic

Internal Alliances) • Creativity & Innovation (Inspiring Creativity and Innovation Planning) • Balance (Developing Work/Life Passion) • Mentorship (Human Capital Development, Succession & Legacy Planning) • Corporate Social Responsibility (Team and Community Interaction)

Program Competencies:

• Peer and Team Communication - Attendees are provided processes for communication and given techniques to establish and measure clear standards for team excellence. The results lead to improve communication throughout the organization, including meeting facilitation, written memorandums and contracts and informal communication. The outcomes benefit peers, teams, prospects and customers.

• Cultural Transformation - This program focuses on all “Seven Steps in Building an Inspirational Community.” Robert engages attendees on how to implement each step in the organization for sustainability.

• Sales & Marketing Effectiveness - Learn how strategic partner relationships can be incorporated to improve overall sales effectiveness. Through relationship mastery, attendees learn how to build mutual collaborative alliances with key stakeholders to grow business.

Robert  Van  Arlen  –  Transforming  Corporate  Culture  and  Improving  Organizational  Excellence        

Program Development Process: Assessment: During this process, Robert Van Arlen, along with his team members, will listen to the needs of the program sponsor(s) to determine an effective program design. Sponsors are given as much time as needed to provide critical input for program design. Design: During this phase, items such as content, exercises, handouts and follow-up systems are developed to accomplish goals established for the program. Environmental factors including room staging and other visuals are critical to this design process. Implementation: Each program includes customized components including the specific messaging provided by the sponsor(s). On the day of the event, Robert communicates with sponsors to determine changes in the business climate that might impact the program. Final adjustments are made prior to the delivery. Follow-through: Robert and or his team meet with sponsor(s) in person or through a teleconference to determine effectiveness. A survey is also provided to all attendees to understand potential application and to identify key areas for continued development. Monthly follow-up is an additional option.