Bryn Mawr, PA, – Sd|University, the advanced training division of Strategy Development, is conducting Service Management University (SMU) on December 13-14, 2012 in Chicago, IL.  

The SD Service Management University provides service leaders with concrete steps they can take to achieve sustainable margins over 52%, and achieve 60%+ margins in managed print services.  Ken Staubitz will teach the intensive, two-day program, designed by Strategy Development consultants.  Participants will learn to use the industry service model to assess their department's strengths and weaknesses, develop specific actionable plans to address areas of opportunity, execute action items to drive sustained profitability and quality customer service, instill ownership and accountability for desired results, properly manage parts, and successfully deliver profitable service in the MPS world.

"To be effective in today's volatile economy, service managers need to be effective business leaders," stated Staubitz.  "Our program arms service leaders with the tools they need to utilize data and to formulate and execute business initiatives to ensure maximum productivity while profitably supporting its clients."  

The SD SMU is recommended for your entire service leadership team, including the vice president, director, service manager or service supervisor.

Here's what past attendees have said about the SD SMU:

"This is a great course that combines real world opportunities and instruction in order for organizations to maximize profitability and improve efficiencies.  Ken does a great job of communicating to attendees at all levels of development in order for them to improve their organization.  I highly recommend this training!" - Guy Worzel, BEI Services

"[The instructor's] ability to explain the purpose of each topic and then apply it to everyday use was great. I found this class extremely beneficial and feel confident it will easily pay for itself in 90 days. I will, without a doubt, be more effective afterthis class."  - Blake Elliott, Standley Systems, Chickasa, OK

"[The] willingness to share real world solutions and materials will certainly help in our efforts to continuously pursue improvement and strive for excellence.  I think it was a great experience for my team and has their juices flowing on how we can become better." - Don Katalenas, VP of Service, Perry Corp, Lima, OH

If you are an sd|University member company, this is one of the portfolio of educational experiences your service management team should attend. If you are not enrolled in the tuition program, you can still attend Strategy Development's award-winning education by enrolling for the individual classes.  This award-winning training-receiving the highest accolades over the last six years-is available at the lowest individual class investment in the industry.  For a list of all classes currently scheduled for sd|University please visit www.strategydevelopment.com/events.