In case you missed the first CEO interview my colleague moderated, you can listen to the second in the "AeA Leading for Success" webinar series for CEOs  on Wednesday, March 20, 2008 from 3:00-4:00pm EST. Pam Harper will be interviewing William J. Kroll, Chairman and CEO of Matheson Tri-Gas, part of the world's largest supplier of gases and gas handling equipment, as he shares his insights on "Growing Your Business Through Merger and Acquisition: Avoiding the Pitfalls." AeA is a trade association dedicated to "Advancing the Business of Technology." This program is limited to CEOs. Signup information and rates are available on either  www.businessadvance.com or www.aeanet.org/Events/njsg_Leading_for_Success2.asp

Attend and learn:
• Leadership lessons from Bill’s experiences with M&A
• Keys to picking the right target
• Guidelines for valuing a company
• How to minimize culture clashes and maximize productivity
• Tips for integrating operations and rewards to improve performance
• Ways to retain key talent