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Primary Purpose
To provide an array of educational opportunities that will assist individuals and organizations gain insight and knowledge of the outsourcing profession. n
Executive Committee
Limited to senior executives of corporate members. Designed to be representative of the different types of members (e.g., customers, providers, advisors, etc.) n
Meeting Frequency
Bi-monthly
Meeting Type
Face-to-face (office, meeting room); social (restaurant); teleconference
Guest Speakers
Industry leaders, thought leaders, motivational speakers
Non-Solicitation Policy
All IAOP Chapters adhere to the non-solicitation policy. Click here to view the policy. n
| IAOP Chapter: Rocky Mountain
The Rocky Mountain Chapter is reorganizing for 2009! Stay tuned!
Meeting held – November 6, 2008
The second IAOP Rocky Mountain Chapter meeting, co-chaired by Roger Gloddy of HTMT Global Solutions and Judy Benda of Long View Systems, was held on Thursday, November 6 in the Aspen Room at the Cool River Café.
The program started with an introduction and overview of IAOP provided by Matthew Shocklee, President of GSOS & Ambassador of IAOP and then launched into a value-packed program on change management!
Participants learned how to prepare for a successful transition. Shirish Gupta of PA Consulting addressed the topic of “The Transition Challenge – Managing the Successful Transition to Outsourced Services.” Getting to contract is only half the work. The real challenge for organizations is transitioning services to an outsourcing provider. The effectiveness of the transition will in large part determine the ultimate success of the outsourcing relationship as it sets the stage for positive working relationships and achievable expectations. Preparation and good project management techniques are a key component to success! Josh Dougan, Independent Project Management Consultant, addressed “Case Studies of Applied Project Management Techniques.” How do you actually complete the transition? He shared his insight from a client perspective on methods that have proven successful and methods that have fallen short.
A networking session followed the program with refreshments provided by HTMT Global Solutions.
IAOP members wishing to attend the next meeting, please email our chapter coordinator, Amanda Corbett at amanda.corbett@outsourcingprofessional.org
If you are not as yet a member of IAOP and would like a guest pass for the meeting, please Request a Guest Pass.
IAOP Members: Click Here and login to download past meeting presentations for all IAOP chapters
Inaugural Meeting held March 20, 2008:
The Inaugural Meeting for the Rocky Mountain Chapter was held on March 20, 2008 from 4:00 p.m. to 6 p.m. (MTN) at Bennett’s, 3700 Peoria Street, Denver, CO.
The topic was “Why Outsource, Why Not: A Realistic View of Both Sides of the Story” delivered by Roger A. Gloddy from HTMT and Bill Kuhns from EDS.
Some key takeaways were:
-Outsourcing, great beginnings – focus first on the reason
-Financial implications of off shore, near shore, and on shore
-Selection process can guarantee success, measuring potential partner
-Preparing internally after a decision has been made, key points
You may find this presentation in the Knowledge Center’s Firmbuilder.com by following the Chapter Presentations link
Chairman’s Comments:
Our Chapter will provide an array of speakers who will provide information designed to enhance knowledge about the outsourcing industry so individuals and companies can make “wise” choices based on accurate information from proven professionals.
Learn how this ever growing arena can guide you and your company to new heights!
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