|  | | CHAPTER CHAIR | |  Khalil Allahwala Managing Director, ICT Catalyst Managerial Services/ Business Catalyst International Tel: +61 414887354 allahwalak@bizcatalyst.com Primary Purpose The primary focus of the IAOP Dubai Chapter will be both networking and educational. The chapter is organized to provide opportunities for end-users, vendors, and advisors to collaboratively raise the level of discourse, continuing education, advocacy and professionalism related to outsourcing. We will accomplish this by programming cutting-edge and thought-provoking sessions, fostering open dialogue and exchange, and maintaining a practical results-oriented focus. n Meeting Frequency Quarterly Meeting Type Face-to-face (office, meeting room), web-based, teleconference and networking sessions. Guest Speakers Executives from the client community and independent outsourcing experts Non-Solicitation Policy All IAOP Chapters adhere to the non-solicitation policy. Click here to view the policy. n | IAOP Chapter: Dubai Latest meeting held March 9, 2009 as part of the IAOP Global Tour! The latest knowledge sharing session of the IAOP Dubai Chapter chaired by Khalil Allahwala of Catalyst Managerial Group/Business Catalyst International took place on March 9, 2009 from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai. Khalil welcomed featured speaker Michael F. Corbett, Chairman of IAOP who spoke to the topic of “Outsourcing and the Global Economy: Learnings from the 2009 Outsourcing World Summit.” In the current economic downturn, organizations are pushing for both increased innovation, greater cost reductions and ways to improve their services. Participants learned how outsourcing can shape the future in these turbulent times. The session was hosted by LAP Technologies Limited. Registration began at 5:00 p.m. with the Welcome and Introductions starting at 5:30 p.m. An informal networking session immediately followed the program. Stay tuned for upcoming chapter plans! 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 The IAOP Dubai Chapter is re-launching! Please join chapter chair, Khalil Allahwala, Managing Director, ICT with Catalyst Managerial Services/Business Catalyst International, as he re-launches the IAOP Dubai Chapter. Are you a looking for a platform that will promote best practices in relationship to outsourcing? Would you like to be part of an organization that will offer cutting edge and thought-provoking knowledge building sessions? Then you will want to be a part of this dynamic re-launch! Learn about the purpose and objectives of the chapter and how it will provide a platform to share experiences, “dos and don’ts” and best practices when engaging in outsourcing activities. New providers and prospective clients in the region will want to be a part of this new chapter to help them make outsourcing a successful and valuable management tool. In addition, learn more about IAOP’s COP Program, the future standard for the outsourcing professionals. Learn how the chapter will play a key role in shaping the future of the outsourcing industry! |