THE
SPEECH: “Antidisestablishmentwalmartarianism” is a term coined by
Michael Bergdahl, a 26 year HR Professional, who defines it as, “the
opposition by Wal-Mart’s leaders to the unionization of its non-union
workforce anywhere in the world!”AntidisestablishmentWalMartarianism©
“The battle for the heart’s and mind’s of Wal-Mart’s two million employees.”
THE
SPEECH: “Antidisestablishmentwalmartarianism” is a term coined by
Michael Bergdahl, a 26 year HR Professional, who defines it as, “the
opposition by Wal-Mart’s leaders to the unionization of its non-union
workforce anywhere in the world!”
As the “Director of People” at Wal-Mart, Bergdahl had the chance to work directly with the founder of Wal-Mart, Sam Walton, from whom he learned firsthand the behind the scenes story of the famous Wal-Mart culture.”
In this speech Bergdahl describes the ongoing battle between union organizers and Wal-Mart’s leaders, and why after decades of effort not one of the more than 4000 USA Wal-Mart stores has a collective bargaining agreement. This is a remarkable accomplishment given the fact that the company has been under a corporate union campaign for decades. Bergdahl believes Wal-Mart has no choice but to battle unionization, because remaining union-free is not only the key to the company’s continued profitability, it may also be the key to its long term survival!
Why are the unions so interested in organizing Wal-Mart’s employees? Why are Wal-Mart’s leaders such adamant antidistablishmentwalmartarians? In this speech he answers these questions as he reviews, “The Wal-Mart Way,” and its employee relations practices that have contributed to maintaining its non-union status.
Audience members will learn some of the inside leadership secrets of “The Sam Walton Way” which are utilized to this day by company leaders. Bergdahl reviews Wal-Mart’s “best people practices” that have contributed to Wal-Mart becoming the world’s largest company, and which have helped keep its stores union-free!
MODERATOR/PANEL DISCUSSION: Bergdahl is available to supplement this speech by either moderating a panel discussion or participating in a panel discussion.
BOOK SIGNING: This program can be supplemented by providing conference participants with a copy of one or both of Michael Bergdahl’s books:
Book #1 - What I Learned from Sam Walton: How to Compete & Thrive in a Wal-Mart World
Book #2 - The 10 Rules of Sam Walton: Success Secrets for Remarkable Results
Note: Bergdahl is available to personally sign copies of his books!
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