Booming Registration for ISSSP 2004 Leadership Conference: Learn, Enjoy and Meet Largest Gathering of Six Sigma Leaders.Business Editors SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 29, 2004 With advance registration ahead of previous years, there is even greater value in attending the largest assembly of recognized Six Sigma Not to be confused with Sigma 6. Six Sigma is a set of practices originally developed by Motorola to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects.[1] A defect is defined as nonconformity of a product or service to its specifications. leaders at the Fifth Annual Leadership Conference of the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP ISSSP International Society of Six Sigma Professionals ISSSP Information Systems Security Support Plan ISSSP Internet Security Systems Site Protector ), June 2-4, 2004, Hyatt Regency at Gainey Ranch, Scottsdale, Arizona Scottsdale (O'odham Vaṣai S-vaṣonĭ) is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, United States, adjacent to Phoenix. Scottsdale has become internationally recognized as a premier and posh tourist destination, while maintaining its own identity and culture as " . "Veteran Six Sigma business professionals and newcomers will benefit from this exceptional opportunity to meet and interface with high profile leaders, learn about optimal Six Sigma deployment and examine its integration with other business practices," said ISSSP President Roxanne O'Brasky. "Many people are attending the entire conference, but single-day registration is also popular. If you attend only one conference this year, this should be the one." Keynote speakers include 3M Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. W. James McNerney Walter James "Jim" McNerney, Jr., is an American businessman. On June 30, 2005 he was named the CEO of The Boeing Company. Prior to that, McNerney was the Chairman and Chief Executive of 3M. He had been a member of the Boeing board of directors since 2001. , Jr.; Stephen Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People; and Sheila Thorne, leading expert and thought-leader on multicultural issues. Interactive presentations, break-outs, special interest sessions, and roundtable discussions span multiple topics including IT value capture, Customer and Growth, Product Development, Deployment Strategies and Leadership. For information about the conference and a 6-month free new ISSSP membership, call 1-866-ISSSP-60 (1-866-477-7760) or visit www.isssp.com. Typically, companies using Six Sigma methodologies see increased cost savings and profitability, efficiency and customer satisfaction. With a focus upon business-improvement strategies through proven Six Sigma methodologies and their impact upon business processes, the event draws professionals from across the country and around the world, including representatives from companies such as DuPont, Raytheon, 3M, Dow Chemical Company The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW TYO: 4850 ) is an American multinational corporation headquartered in Midland, Michigan. Overview The Dow Chemical Company is currently the second largest chemical manufacturer in the World (after BASF)[1]. , Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. , Johnson & Johnson and Seagate Technology (company) Seagate Technology - A major manufacturer of hard disk drives, founded in 1979 as "Shugart Technology" by Alan F. Shugart and Finis Conner. That name is on the original patents for the 5.25" hard disk drive. . "This high-energy conference focuses on how businesses across a spectrum of industries can apply Six Sigma principles to adopt more powerful processes and generate better results," concludes O'Brasky, a national authority on leadership and community building of Six Sigma. "Learn, have fun - bring your spouse!" About ISSSP Headquartered in Scottsdale, Ariz., the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP; www.isssp.com), is committed to promoting the adoption, advancement and integration of Six Sigma in business. The ISSSP worldwide community of individual, corporate, affiliate and partner organizations from a wide range of industries supports this mission through advocacy and awareness efforts, professional recognition and development, and as an information and referral resource. |
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