THINGS WERE HEATING UP IN DENVER

November 5 – 8, 2006, temperatures at the Cherry Creek Holiday Inn Select in Denver ran from the high 60s to the mid 70s. A far cry from the snowstorm that had dropped over two feet of snow in Denver and the surrounding areas just ten days earlier.

Things were heating up inside the hotel as well, where the Principa Alliance Practice 2020 Annual North American Conference and Accountants’ Boot Camp took place.

CPAs and Chartered Accountants from across North America gathered for three pretty intense and stimulating days. At this program, they explored some incredibly powerful business development technologies. And I was there.
There is no other program like this in the world.
The entire program is devoted to the application of this simple business philosophy:

“We are rewarded only to the extent by which we add value to those we’re privileged to serve.”

I learned so much—really powerful business-building philosophies that give businesses a competitive edge. I’m still stunned that so few businesses take the necessary steps to access to these ideas. Some of the topics included:

• Analyzing financial information
• Developing alternative financial presentations
• Developing business dashboards
• Outsourced financial management teams
• Emerging technologies
• Using virtual environments
• Leadership training
• Applying the Delta4 Consulting System
• Working with an association with a global network of CPAs and CAs dedicated to playing an increasingly important role as an advisor to small and medium size businesses to guide them through the process of making strategic business decision

Everything really started heating up as we headed for the kitchen. On Tuesday night we participated in a Culinary Team Building Exercise. By working in small groups, we had they opportunity to see how our recipe became integrated into a complete dining experience, thereby understanding how a single contribution is imperative to the whole. Best of all, when the meal preparations were complete we were able to relax and enjoy a great meal with our fellow Principa Alliance members.

The last burst of heat came on the final day, when we learned about implementing the 212° philosophy within our practices and with our customers.

AT 211 DEGREES,
WATER IS HOT.

AT 212 DEGREES, IT BOILS.

AND WITH BOILING WATER,
COMES STEAM.

AND STEAM CAN POWER A LOCOMOTIVE