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Practices of Resilient Companies - Ron Robinson

May 14, 2026 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM (EDT)

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Breakfast & Learn: Building Resilient Companies in Uncertain Times

How do successful organizations stay strong when everything around them keeps changing?


Join the Haywood Chamber of Commerce for a timely Breakfast & Learn featuring global business advisor and author Ron Robinson, as he shares the principles behind organizations that not only survive disruption, but emerge stronger because of it.


In today’s business climate, leaders face constant pressure from economic uncertainty, workforce shifts, technology, social change, and global disruption. In this engaging session, Ron will explore the key practices resilient companies use to remain adaptable, strengthen their culture, and create long-term success.


Drawing from more than 45 years of experience helping organizations around the world transform performance, Ron will share insights from his new book, Practices of Resilient Companies, revealing how leaders can use:


  • Compassion to strengthen teams
  • Collaboration to improve innovation
  • Knowledge to make smarter decisions
  • Resilience to navigate uncertainty with confidence


Attendees will leave with practical ideas they can apply immediately to build stronger organizations, better leadership, and more sustainable growth.


Thursday, May 14, 2026

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Wells Event Center

33 Wells Event Way

Waynesville, NC


Featured Speaker: Ron Robinson


For more than four decades, Ron Robinson has helped organizations across the globe improve culture, operations, and strategic performance. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill in Industrial Relations, Ron brings deep expertise in:


  • Leadership development
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Toyota work groups
  • Competitive strategy
  • Organizational transformation


His latest book, Practices of Resilient Companies, offers a fresh roadmap for leaders who want to build businesses that are financially stronger, operationally smarter, and more human-centered.



Seats are limited - reserve yours today! Breakfast & Learn - Practices of Resilient Companies

Member Registration with Breakfast $25.00

Member Registration without Breakfast $0

Non-member with Breakfast $35.00

Non-member without Breakfast $10.00



Thank you to our Sponsors!  


Time

Networking from 7:45 - 8:15 AM. Presentation from 8:15 - 9:00 AM

Contact Information

Haywood Chamber of Commerce
Name: Shelli Green
Phone: (828) 552-4437
Email: sgreen@haywoodchamber.com
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