Best-Selling Author and Leadership Expert, Patrick Lencioni, To Keynote Americas' SAP Users' Group Annual Conference.CHICAGO -- The Americas' SAP Users' Group A users' group (also users group or user group) is a type of club focused on the use of a particular technology, usually (but not always) computer-related. (ASUG ASUG America's SAP Users' Group ASUG Australian Shipping User Group ), the world's largest customer-run community of SAP professionals, announced today that best-selling author and expert on leadership and teamwork practices, Patrick Lencioni Patrick Lencioni is the author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, a popular business fable that explores work team dynamics and offers solutions to help teams perform better. , will keynote the organization's Annual Conference, being held at the Orange County Convention Center The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is the primary public convention center in Central Florida. The large complex is located on International Drive, a major tourist area in Orlando, Florida. in Orlando, Florida The city of Orlando is a major city in central Florida and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida. According to the 2000 census, the city population was 185,951. A 2006 U.S. on May 5, 2008. With six national best-selling books and over 2.5 million copies sold, Lencioni's work has propelled him to the top of the list of sought-after leadership experts. His keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. , entitled "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team," reveals his groundbreaking theory on building high-performing, cohesive teams. "Teamwork is a critical component of success in any organization," said Rodney Masney, chairperson of the ASUG Board of Directors. "Our mission as a user group is to equip our members--over 45,000 SAP customers--with practical, usable ideas and tools they can immediately apply in their organizations. I know first hand from reading 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' that Patrick Lencioni and his message about the power of teamwork, is the perfect way to kick off our Annual Conference. Our attendees will walk away with the tools and inspiration they need to identify and overcome the five common obstacles that derail de·rail intr. & tr.v. de·railed, de·rail·ing, de·rails 1. To run or cause to run off the rails. 2. even the best teams." In order to maximize the opportunities for business and technical customers to interact with their industry peers, SAP experts, solution providers, and members of their own teams, ASUG and SAP are again co-locating their premier customer events. Both the 2008 ASUG Annual Conference and SAP SAPPHIRE 08 will take place May 4 - 7, 2008 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Hosting these two breakthrough events in one location will deliver the technological vision, insights, and actionable information SAP customers need to drive profitability and growth. Approximately 15,000 SAP customers, partners and SAP employees are expected to attend. About ASUG The Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG[R]) is an independent, volunteer-run organization that facilitates knowledge transfer among the community of SAP customers by providing user-driven educational opportunities, professional networking and a forum that provides insight and influence to SAP. ASUG maintains a unique position within the SAP community through its: combination of highly-focused education tools; access to subject matter experts and SAP executives; ability to influence SAP products This presents a list of products of the enterprise software company SAP AG. Enterprise Applications
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