dubai quality group to organise the 2nd international benchmarking conference 2007
Event provides in-depth discussion of the merits of benchmarking from world-renowned speakers and scholars
Dubai Quality Group (DQG), an organisation dedicated to raising the general performance level of the local business environment, in collaboration with the Global Benchmarking Network (GBN), has announced that it will host the 2nd International BENCHMARKING Conference 2007, which will be held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel-Dubai on December 05-06, 2007.
Organised under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Department of Civil Aviation, Chairman of Emirates Group and Patron of the Dubai Quality Group, the international conference will provide a networking platform for leading organisations and professionals from across the globe to exchange practical ideas and solutions for improving corporate performance.
"Dubai Quality Group is pleased to be part of this global campaign for excellence and it brings us greater honour to be the inaugural hosts of the event in this region. We are thankful to the Global Benchmarking Network for its trust in our organisational and hosting capabilities. In turn, we will deliver our best efforts to ensure the success of this important global event," said Marwan Al Sawaleh, Chairman, DQG.
The conference will have presentations from some of the world's best business speakers and scholars in the field of benchmarking. Representatives from organisations that have excelled at applying best practices will also share their success stories.
The event's powerful line-up of speakers comprising experts in organisational excellence, include Dr. Ahmed Bin Hazeem, Director General, Dubai Courts, Dr. Yousuf Al Suwaidi, Director, Strategy Management Excellence, Dubai Courts; and Shawqi Sajwani, Group Director, Business Excellence, Dubai Holding and Khaled Khattab, Director of Business Excellence, Dubai Holding.
In addition, experts from the Global Benchmarking Network representing over 25 countries will also be speaking at the conference. The distinguished international panel of speakers includes Dr. Robin Mann, Head of the Centre for Organisational Excellence Research, New Zealand and Chairman of Global Benchmarking Network and Dr. Robert Camp, Principal, Best Practice Institute in the United States of America.
With its theme 'Destination: Business Excellence', the conference targets business leaders, managers and professionals seeking the latest concepts and best practices in the business world. The event will provide delegates a comprehensive overview of what benchmarking is and how to make it work for their respective organisations.
The 2nd International BENCHMARKING Conference 2007 is preceded by the GBN Annual General Meeting, which is being held at the same venue from December 3 to 4, 2007 where GBN's board of directors and the new chairman will be elected.
