Have you been missing the joy and exhilaration of a good Case Study Discussion?  On Sep 9th, we'll help out Stanford grad and Kindermusik International  CEO, Michael Dougherty analyze his business and recommend areas for growth and future success.  What a great opportunity to meet other alums of HBS and our sister schools at Stanford and Wharton.  Please come out, enjoy the cocktails and friendship..and bring your spouse/friend!  Please RSVP before  Sept 1.

WHAT:  "An Executive Evening with Michael Dougherty," Chairman & CEO of  Kindermusik International
 
WHEN:  Wednesday, September 9, 2009
 
WHERE:  Kindermusik International HQ, 203 South Church Street, Greensboro, NC (Downtown Greensboro)
 
TIME:  Gathering: 6:00 PM;  Program: 6:30 PM
 
COST:  FREE for HBS Club members and spouses/significant others;  $15 for guests
 
We hope you will plan to attend.  
 
Please RSVP to  Ali Palmer at  ali.palmer@davita.com or 336-656-9258 if you plan to attend. Or click here to register online.
 

Program Format
This will be a case study format, with CEO, Michael Dougherty, presenting the “case,” that is, the key issues he is dealing with/concerned about. Then, our Moderator, David Evans, will lead the group in a discussion, seeking your suggestions and recommendations. It’s your chance to be a “Board Member for a Night.” 

Kindermusik International is the world’s most respected publisher of early learning programs for children ages newborn to 7. With over 30 years of experience in research and child development, Kindermusik creates books, CDs & programs that provide early integration of music into a child’s daily routine. The award-winning books, CDs, games & instruments nurture skills in the whole child: cognitive, physical, social, emotional and language.  Currently, there are over 5,000 educators worldwide whose goal is to bring music into the lives of children in over 66 countries. 
Michael Dougherty (Stanford GSB ’88) has been Chairman & CEO of Kindermusik International since December, 1996.  In 2002, Dougherty, along with his fellow employees, bought the company through a leveraged ESOP from the 96 equity owners. Kindermusik now has 27 employee owners dedicated to bringing music into the lives of children everywhere.