January 7, 2020 | Susan Napier-Sewell

Don McMillan: “Technically Funny” Keynote Speaker for the 2020 Global TapRooT® Summit

Meet Don McMillan, Corporate Humorist, Keynote Speaker at the 2020 Global TapRooT® Summit

Don McMillan has been named the #1-rated Corporate Comedian in America by CBS Business Network. Don’s background includes a master’s degree in electrical engineering. He was part of the team that designed the world’s first 32-bit microprocessor, prior to working in Silicon Valley as a computer chip designer. Don shares his Technically Funny brand of humor with major corporations—including Google, Apple, Ford Motor, IBM, Mastercard, Microsoft, ExxonMobil, and Genentech. He’s appeared on the Tonight Show, HBO, and Comedy Central. We’re tickled to have Don as a Keynote Speaker for the 2020 Global TapRooT® Summit. You will be, too. Below are details about the very exciting 2020 Summit.

What to expect at the 2020 Global TapRooT® Summit

The Summit, now in its 36th year, will be held at the Horseshoe Bay Resort, near Austin, Texas, March 9-13, 2020. Reap the benefits of learning through advanced Pre-Summit courses, conveniently offered March 9-10, 2020. Registration for the 2020 Global TapRooT® Summit is now open so you can make your plans to hear and learn from well-known, incredible speakers. Choose from multiple tracks and Pre-Summit courses designed to improve performance; adopt root cause analysis best practices across industries and professions, and gain the career advantage that Summit attendance has proven to be. Summit participants can get CEU credits for both the Summit and the Pre-Summit courses.

The 2020 Global TapRooT® Summit addresses issues encountered by professionals and industries

The Summit provides the best platform conducive to networking and benchmarking with participants from global industry leaders, performance-improvement experts, and professional TapRooT® Instructors. Summit attendees are encouraged to present their proven best practices and to share ideas.

System Improvements President Mark Paradies states:

“We originated the Summit to bring together people interested in root cause analysis and performance improvement (especially TapRooT® users) in order to share best practices and new techniques to keep attendees’ performance improvement efforts ahead of the competition. When you are planning for the Summit, think, ‘What are the biggest problems I am facing?’ and ‘Which tracks will help improve performance the most?’” 

We’re excited about meeting up with TapRooT® Users and other attendees from around the world at beautiful Horseshoe Bay Resort

The Summit location, Horseshoe Bay Resort, is an award-winning golf and spa resort, located along the shores of Lake LBJ and packed with family fun activities. The kid-friendly resort features three championship golf courses, nine restaurants, premier tennis facilities, sunset cruises, and a Jungle Kids Club.

The keynote speakers and breakout sessions for the 2020 Global TapRooT® Summit will definitely not disappoint

The 2020 Summit will feature world-renowned keynote speakers from diverse walks of life: NASA astronaut Jim Wetherbee, System Improvements Business Development Vice President Marcus Miller, and comedian Don McMillan. You’ll also reconnect with Frank Abagnale Jr., the main character whose life story was told in the movie Catch Me If You Can. Abagnale, now with the FBI, guarantees a colorful, unique perspective

Another exciting aspect of the Summit is the opportunity to win prizes. Be among the first to sign up during the early bird registration period, and you’re entered to win a free prize. To be eligible, sign up before January 1, 2020., Stay up to date by following TapRooT® on our social media accounts or sign up for our weekly newsletter to learn more about our other 2020 Summit giveaways.

Be sure to watch for and use the hashtag #taprootsummit to keep up with news and posts about the Summit. We look forward to seeing you in Texas!

Founded in 1988, the TapRooT® System solves hurdles every investigator faces

TapRooT® System root cause analysis takes an investigator beyond his or her knowledge to think outside the box. Backed with extensive research in human performance, incident investigation, and root cause analysis, TapRooT® is a global leader in improved investigation effectiveness and productivity, stopping finger-pointing and blame, improving equipment reliability, and fixing operating problems.

TapRooT® has a team of investigators and instructors with years of extensive training ready to offer assistance worldwide. We also offer ongoing support to our clients through free newsletters and root cause tip videos, the root cause analysis blog, and our annual Global TapRooT® Summit.

Register for a TapRooT® Course

Register for one of our TapRooT® courses. We offer a basic 2-day course and an advanced 5-day courseContact us or call us at 865.539.2139 about having a course at your site or for further root cause analysis training opportunities. We’re here to find solutions for you.

Don’t forget to register for the 2020 Global TapRooT® Summit

Register today for the 2020 Global TapRooT® Summit. Make your plans to hear and learn from well-known, incredible speakers and network with industry leaders!

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