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|  | IAOP at a Glance Download IAOP AT A GLANCE With 40,000 members around the world, the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) is the global, standard-setting organization and advocate for the outsourcing profession. It is the first and only global, professional membership-based organization to establish standards for users, providers and advisors of outsourced services; as well as advance and advocate outsourcing as an industry. IAOP helps organizations increase their outsourcing success rate, improve their outsourcing return on investment and expand their outsourcing opportunities. VITAL STATISTICS Founded in: 2005 Associate members: 40,000 Professional members: Nearly 1,000 Corporate members: 94 Number of chapters: 40+ Average Spending power of members: $60 million annually Size of outsourcing industry: $4 trillion annually – U.S. $6 trillion – globally Association Leadership Michael Corbett, Chairman Deborah Hamill, Senior Managing Director, Global Membership Christina Powers, Senior Managing Director, Training & Certification Jagdish Dalal, Managing Director, Thought Leadership |
| Major Programs and Services · IAOP Chapters – Through its active and expansive chapter network, IAOP members can share their expertise and find expert knowledge on specific industry segments, topics and geographic areas within outsourcing. · Outsourcing World Summit – This longest-running, most highly acclaimed executive program brings customers, providers and advisors of outsourcing from a wide diversity of experiences together to share thought leadership, shape the industry’s future and advocate for the profession. · Certified Outsourcing Professional (COP) Certification – This first professional certification for professionals who use, offer and consult about outsourcing provides a common language, methodology and quality standards for outsourcing. · Global Outsourcing 100 – The IAOP’s annual ranking of the world’s best outsourcing service providers based on a rigorous judged application process is a benchmark that helps executives gauge the strength of the industry as a whole and compare its service providers. The Outsourcing Industry · General Information On The Outsourcing Industry · Top Outsourcing Trends For 2008 Socially Responsible outsourcing Socially responsible outsourcing is the No. 1 trend in the field for 2008. Companies providing, using and advising on outsourcing will become known for adhering to and advancing the highest ethical standards, contributing to communities, bettering the environment and expanding career opportunities and training for employees. · Is Your Outsourcer An IT Sweatshop? – Computerworld · Outsourcing Gives Back – The New Economy Sandy Frinton, JMC Marketing Communications & PR 845.454.3895, sandy@mallen.com Like to be added to our media list? Send us an e-mail: news@outsourcingprofessional.org |
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| | China’s Emerging Outsourcing Leadership Role Highlighted by IAOP Chief |
| | International Association of Outsourcing Professionals™ Announces Collaboration with Carnegie Mellon Experts to Expand Outsourcing Research |
| | India’s Outsourcing Professionals Join to Form New IAOP Chapter |
| | Outsourcing Professionals Form New China Chapter |
| | IAOP Expands Certification Training Options with New COP Bridge Program |
| | IAOP Partners with Outsource Magazine in UK to Spread News and Promote Industry |
| | Hot Careers: IAOP Identifies Skills Needed for Jobs in Outsourcing |
| | Asia’s Outsourcing Growth Focus of IT Summit in Malaysia IAOP Chief to Speak about Region’s Talent |
| | Webinar to Address the Economy’s Impact on Outsourcing Professionals |
| | Asian Companies Rising as World’s Best Outsourcing Providers |
| | The 10 Largest European Outsourcing Companies Named |
| | The World’s 100 Best Outsourcing Providers Named |
| | Forum Addresses Top Concern of Outsourcing Governance |
| | European Outsourcing Summit Slated for Fall 2008 |
| | Outsourcing Professionals Hold First Meeting in Portland Area |
| | International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Forms Cincinnati Chapter |
| | Executives Learn Outsourcing Strategies for Success from IAOP and Duke |
| | Knowledge Process Outsourcing Summit Announced |
| | Two Selected as Members of the Year |
| | Outsourcing World Summit Draws Record Attendance from Leading Global Companies |
| | Four Leaders Named to Outsourcing Hall of Fame |
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| | Growth in Outsourcing Professional Certification Leads IAOP to Make Certified Outsourcing Professional Exam Mandatory |
| | IT and Services Hot Sectors for Outsourcing World Summit |
| | International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Helps Companies Locate Specialty Talent Through New Online Job Postings |
| | International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Adds Student Memberships |
| | International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Names Communications Manager and Enhances Media Services |
| | World’s Leading Outsourcing Professionals Coming to Florida in February for the 2008 Outsourcing World Summit® |
| | Outsourcing Professionals Hold Kick-off Meeting of Pacific Northwest Chapter |
| | International Association of Outsourcing Professionals Predicts Top Outsourcing Trends for 2008 |
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| Complete Idiot's Guide to Successful Outsourcing |
| Tour de Outsourcing’s Yellow Jersey The time has come for the field’s top practitioners to set their profession’s standard of excellence. See the analysis of the just completed survey by the International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) – “Are You an Outsourcing Professional?” |
| Technology and Offshoring Strategies edited by Peter Brudenall, Partner, Simmons & Simmons, and Founding Member of IAOP, and foreword by Michael F. Corbett, chairman and founder of IAOP, addresses the issues and strategies underpinning outsourcing as a business model, and the elements that lead to successful outsourcing arrangements. Click here to read a sample chapter. |
| The Offshore Nation by Atul Vashistha, CEO of neoIT and Founding Member of IAOP, provides in-depth coverage of the strategies and steps that lead companies to succeed in offshore outsourcing. Click here for excerpt. |
| IAOP: Launching a New Breed of Outsourcing Professionals Published by IAOP, this paper explains how outsourcing has become the basis for building the new corporate ecosystem and why outsourcing professionals have to step up their game and lead the effort. |
| Outsourcing: The Next Ten Years Today we see organizations rethinking their global footprint and the role of outsourcing. Sorting out the complexities of what should be sourced and from where should result in an ever larger portfolio of new outsourcing relationships. More… |
| The Outsourcing Revolution: Why It Makes Sense and How to Do It Right For the first time ever, BPO's best-known expert and pioneer, Michael Corbett, who helped craft IBM's entry into the outsourcing business, details the opportunities presented by BPO as well as a plan for implementing and sustaining its benefits. Read the introduction… |
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