VCM Speaking Engagements

Michael E. Parker knows what it takes to understand what customers want in order to keep a business thriving and team members motivated to be productive. As one of the recipients of the highly coveted 40 under 40 Top Professionals in the East Bay Award, Michael has truly proven his ability to deliver meaningful, immediately impactful, and life-altering seminars, speeches, trainings, and workshops. The proven principles he presents are not only realistic, they're unforgettably illustrated by true stories and examples which generate positive change. In Michael’s career, as one of the nation’s most engaging, dynamic speakers, he has given over 1,000 event presentations throughout the US, Canada and the Pacific Rim. As a successful entrepreneur, he is an instructor with the California State University Hayward Continuing Education Program, and the author of “Who Said So: The Questions Revolutionary Businesses Ask That Make Them Successful”.  His ability to present critical information in a clear interesting manner has made him a highly sought-after guest on several radio and television shows. Michael appeared on Fox Business News, as well as NBC News in early 2008. He often appears in local and national publications as an industry expert.

VCM Professional Speaking Abstract

Have you determined what your customers truly value? Is the culture of your organization driven to focus on the values of your customer and to implement lean cost saving principles? Value-Centered Management is a business management philosophy developed by Michael E. Parker and founder of Value-Centered Management Institute.

Mr. Parker’s passion and enthusiasm about the VCM philosophy has become a noteworthy characteristic of his dissertations and presentations. Individuals from seasoned business professionals to young entrepreneurs agree that Mr. Parker’s passion creates a sense of urgency amongst his audience to want to learn more about his strategies on Value-Centered Management.

VCM Topics He Often Discusses Are:

• Understanding Customer Value
• Identifying Non-Value Added Activities
• Principles of a Lean Work Flow
• Developing just-in-time strategies to reduce cost and increase efficiency

"YOU ARE A CEO" Professional Speaking Abstract

"YOU ARE A CEO" Professional Speaking Abstract

In this message, Michael discusses why you must become the CEO and leader of your life, business, and
career and how important leadership is to sustaining your wealth and balancing your professional and personal life. He also speaks about how a successful leader must obtain the executive life skills that are needed to make winning decisions, identify positive relationships, create an organized environment for success, and ultimately be a success-oriented leader. The dynamic delivery of this message often evokes the listeners to be motivated and to strive for excellence. Michael powerfully inspires the audience to be a leader in whatever it is they put their minds to and to believe that they can be successful. Whether you are a college student embarking on your career, a professional currently climbing the corporate ladder, an entrepreneur or a “more seasoned” professional looking to pass along your wisdom … “You Are A CEO” is a unique message applicable to everyone.