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The Zingerman's Experience

Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the Zingerman’s businesses. Discover our processes for partnership and governance, our approach to learning and creativity, our unique model of growth and what co-founding partner Ari Weinzweig calls the 12 Natural Laws of Business. Spend two days learning, getting inspired and discovering how you can create and nurture the organizational culture you want! Always taught by Co-Founding Partner, Ari Weinzweig, this seminar includes dinner at Zingerman’s Roadhouse.

The Zingerman's Experience
Key Takeaways

What You'll Learn

  • The in’s-and-out’s of the Zingerman’s business model, including how it might be relevant to your organization.
  • A variety of new tools and techniques to apply the “12 Natural Laws of Business” in your organization.
  • Interact with Zingerman’s employees and partners to learn more about how we walk the talk.
  • Tour Zingerman's Deli, Zingerman's Bakehouse, and other businesses on Zingerman's Southside for a behind-the-scenes peek of how we do things here.
  • Dine at Zingerman’s Roadhouse with a cross-section of our managing partners and staff.
  • Develop a network of peers to call upon for support, to share in successes and get past roadblocks.
  • Eat delicious breakfasts, lunches, snacks and treats made especially for you by several Zingerman’s businesses. Attendees rarely leave hungry.
itinerary

At this event

Day One

8:00 AM

Breakfast available

8:30 AM

Welcome, Agenda Review, Introductions
Energy Crisis
Zingerman's History, Vision
Zingerman's Business Model/Governance
Zingerman's Path to Partnership

NOON

Lunch

1:00 PM

Zingerman's 12 Natural Laws of Business

4:00 PM

Adjourn
Tour of Zingerman's Coffee & Candy Manufactory (optional)
Tour of Zingerman's Creamery (optional)

6:30 PM

Dinner at Zingerman's Roadhouse

Day Two

7:30 AM

Tour of Zingerman's Bakehouse (optional)

8:00 AM

Breakfast Available

8:30 AM

Welcome Back, Overview of Day 2
Overt/Covert Messages
Zingerman's Business Perspective Chart
Stages of Learning a Skill
Open Forum (Q&A with staff panel)

NOON 

Lunch

1:00 PM

Zingerman's Approach to Creativity
Solving the Organizational Energy Crisis
Tour of Zingerman's Deli
Final Reflection & Debrief

4:00 PM

Adjourn
Tour of Zingerman's Mail Order (optional)


"Some of the most rewarding development I can recall. Thank you for being so open in your flaws, your successes, and everything in between."

In-Person Seminar

The Zingerman's Experience

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ZingTrain Cancellation Policy: We know things happen, and sometimes at the last minute… That’s why our refund policy has a lot of mutual trust and respect baked into the cake. If you need to modify or cancel your registration for any of ZingTrain’s in-person seminars/workshops or virtual trainings, we ask that you let us know as soon as possible and we’ll work something out. We’d be happy to talk you through alternate options or offer you a refund. Please email us at zingtrain@zingermans.com or give us a call at (734) 930-1919. Unused credits will expire after 5 years.