IAOP Chairman Corbett to Speak at Outsourcing Governance Workshop in Italy
International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Reaches Out to Outsourcing Professionals in Europe As Industry Grows
POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y., Sept. 23, 2008 – The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals’ (IAOP™) chairman will speak on state-of-the-art outsourcing processes at a governance workshop next month in Italy, as part of the association’s increased outreach to outsourcing professionals in Europe.
IAOP chief Michael Corbett will make a presentation during the event, “Managing Outsourcing Relationships: Emerging Strategies and New Governance Models,” on Oct. 10 at the University of Salerno. The full-day program, which IAOP is co-sponsoring, features business and academic speakers, and roundtable discussions.
Through its participation in and support of industry events on outsourcing in Europe as well as its own programs, such as the upcoming 2008 European Outsourcing Summit, IAOP is dedicated to serving the education and business development needs of professionals in the region.
“As outsourcing grows in Europe, IAOP has been at the forefront of providing the latest information and knowledge to professionals in the region,” Corbett said. “Outsourcing governance is a top challenge for all professionals and can help companies achieve better outcomes.”
The workshop at the University of Salerno will explore the critical aspects of defining and managing outsourcing relationships, identifying trends in action and modalities/tools for effective and efficient governance.
Corbett also will be among a slate of world-class speakers and practitioners at the 2008 European Outsourcing Summit, Oct. 16-17, at IESE Business School, University of Navarro, in Barcelona, Spain.
About IAOP in Europe
Through its European Advisory Board; active and growing chapter network in Europe; and growing base of founding, corporate, professional and student members, IAOP provides the full benefits and strength of a global association with customized programs and services to meet the local needs of European outsourcing professionals.
Among its comprehensive offerings for outsourcing customers, providers, advisors and students in the region are The European Outsourcing Summit and other educational events; Certified Outsourcing Professional™ (COP) training programs; and the Global Outsourcing 100™, which ranks European outsourcing service providers among the world’s best.
About IAOP
The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. With 40,000 customer, advisor and provider members worldwide, IAOP helps companies increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing ROI, and expand the opportunities for outsourcing across their businesses. To learn more, visit www.outsourcingprofessional.org.
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