Dubai, United Arab Emirates - February 29, 2012: The Dubai Quality Group (DQG) and the Global Benchmarking Network (GBN) are collaborating to host the Sixth International Benchmarking Conference under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation, Chairman of Emirates Group and Honorary Patron of DQG. The event is scheduled to be held during March 6-7, 2012 at Al Bustan Rotana Hotel in Dubai.
The International Benchmarking Conference is an ideal platform to network and learn more about the benefits of benchmarking, since it will bring together, during its 2-day period, regional and international experts and specialists, who will discuss ways and methods to put benchmarking standards in practice to achieve corporate excellence.
The conference will include a galaxy of keynote speeches, case studies and presentations from various organizations from public and private sectors, as well as panel discussions conducted by international experts. It will provide a great opportunity to network with benchmarking gurus from all over the world. In addition, working papers in the field of business and benchmarking will be presented by veteran practitioners.
According to Mr. Saleh Janeeh, Chairman, DQG, the Sixth International Benchmarking Conference embodies an ideal opportunity for everyone who wishes to improve performance at an individual or organizational level. "It will highlight quality, underline the means and elements that enhance business opportunities, emphasize benefits, underscore practical applications and nurture the sense of innovation through excellent professional performance," he said. "This will add value to the participants of the 6th International Benchmarking Conference and support their developmental and modernization efforts."
Janeeh advised all managers and practitioners in various organizations, who wish to achieve quality in their business, to contribute to the conference in positive and effective ways, and to bring forward views, suggestions and ideas towards improving performance, for a bright future for organizations and their employees.
The International Benchmarking Conference targets in its diverse and cross-sectoral activities, a wide range of audience at all organizational levels, including DQG members, senior managers and professionals, consultants, experts, researchers, businesses, business leaders and practitioners who seek result-oriented ideas and solutions for improving the performance of their organizations.
Eng. Hani Hossni, Board Member, DQG, said in a statement that many outstanding case studies, working papers and presentations would be showcased in the framework of benchmarking and corporate excellence.
He emphasized the confidence of GBN in the expertise of DQG in organizing this event, and said he looked forward to the distinguished cooperation from all private and governmental sectors and organizations, and their dynamic cooperation to provide benchmarking best practices. He added that benchmarking is a fixed methodology aimed at achieving the optimum benefits from best practitioners and practices, to develop effective methods and to adapt and apply those practices to achieve high performance levels.
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About Dubai Quality Group:
In line with H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision of developing UAE as a center of excellence, the Dubai Quality Group was set up as a non-profit organization by the Dubai Department of Economic Development, under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum. Formed in February 1994, DQG has since grown to include more than 75,000 individuals representing over 380 prominent organizations from both the private and the public sectors. The Group offers many programs throughout the year with the objective of improving Quality of Service among its member organizations. It organizes various activities aimed at developing the professional and managerial expertise of the business community. With its close links with professional bodies and institutes, at both local and international levels, it provides an excellent environment for professionals to meet and exchange ideas, information and expertise for mutual benefit. For more details, log on to DQG website at: www.dqg.org
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