January 30, 2009, San Diego, Global Strategic Management Institute (GSMI), in partnership with over twenty different corporations, is proud to announce that it will be hosting its premier performance management event for those looking to improve individual and organizational performance, the Global Performance Forum IV "Innovations in Performance Management", in Orlando, FL on April 27-30, 2009.  

Today's economy demands the most efficient and effective running organization to overcome challenges and secure organizational objectives.  It is essential that today's organization develops strategy, cuts costs, measures performance, manages outcomes and adjusts its course to achieve goals.  This event will feature keynote sessions presented by high performing organizations! 

William Owad, SVP Operational Excellence, Cardinal Health will speak about unlocking performance with strategy development.  Jeff Osorio, CFO, Solaix will speak to creating an efficient and cost effect performance management system.  Craig Long, VP of Quality and Six Sigma, Milliken & Company.

In addition to insightful keynotes the This event will bring together, leaders from across the country to discuss and advance the art and science of performance management; featuring case studies and thought-provoking sessions that will give you the insight to:

• Demonstrate your impact in a time of economic woes
• Do "more with less" by improving your organization's management
• Effectively motivate your existing workforce to meet challenges and rise to higher expectations
• Ensure you're ready for growth and position your strategy for the economic rebound

Over 200 organizational executives and managers representing corporations, government agencies at the federal, state, and local levels as well as non-profits and foundations will be in attendance.  Don't miss out on the numerous case studies, interactive workshops, and networking sessions that await you.

For additional information please visit http://www.globalperformanceforum.com/. 

To register, please visit http://www.gsmiweb.com/ or call at 888.409.4418

About Global Strategic Management Institute

The Global Strategic Management Institute (GSMI) http://www.gsmiweb.com/ is the leading authority on performance based management practices and modern management theory.  Focused on educating today's leaders for tomorrow's performance, GSMI disseminates the latest innovations in management by studying and identifying "best-in-class" organizations. 

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