American Management Association and the Institute of Management Consultants Present ConsultingWorld, the Premier Event for Consultants to Management

American Management Association (AMA) and the Institute of Management Consultants (IMC USA) are co-sponsoring the first annual ConsultingWorld™: The Grande Conference of the Americas in Lake Buena Vista, FL, June 24–26. This premier event for consultants to management will provide insights into the latest tools, strategies and best practices in consulting.

“Managers need to be able to find competent and ethical consultants and use their talents and experience effectively. As the complexity of challenges facing our society grows, so does the need to coordinate expertise from many consulting professionals,” says IMC USA National Board Chair Mark R. Haas, CMC. “ConsultingWorld provides a place to discuss what executives need most from consultants and how consultants can best meet their needs.”

The three-day conference will feature leading industry experts who will share their experiences from the field, in-depth presentations and workshops on starting and growing a consulting practice and improving client-consultant relationships, as well as networking opportunities.

“As more Baby Boomers near retirement age and look for alternative arrangements to traditional employment, the number of those entering the consulting field will continue to rise,” said Edward T. Reilly, AMA President and CEO. “This conference will provide the necessary tools for those already in the consulting field to expand their practices and provide the guidance to those looking to enter the field.”

The IMC/AMA Conference will feature more than a dozen keynote presentations, general sessions and panel discussions. The keynote speakers will include:

Stephen M.R. Covey, former CEO of Covey Leadership Center. Under his direction, the Covey Leadership Center grew rapidly and profitably, achieving Inc. 500 status and recognition. Covey personally led the strategy that propelled his father’s book, Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, to the number one best-selling business book of the 20th century according to CEO Magazine.

Oren Harari, Ph.D., professor at the Graduate School of Business in the University of San Francisco. He is involved in cutting-edge research on the most successful organizations and leaders today. Harari’s most recent book is Break from the Pack: How to Compete in a Copycat Economy, which explores how to achieve competitive advantage in a global marketplace.

ConsultingWorld will also feature in-depth workshops and breakout sessions that will focus on real-world consulting, management and other business topics, including:

• “The Intangible (But Very Real) Market Opportunity for Consultants” by Mary Adams, Principal, Trek Consulting, Inc.

• “Forecasting the Future of Consulting” by Tom Rodenhauser, Vice President of Consulting, Kennedy Information.

• “Consulting with Multi-National Multi-Cultural Companies” by Dr. Ann Bohara, Senior Manager, Booz Allen Hamilton.

• “Creating Competitive Advantage” by Jaynie Smith, Founder, ICS Marketing, and President, Smart Advantage, Inc.

• “It’s About the Client” by Bob Brown, Founder, Consulting Intelligence, LLC.

• “Practice Management Issues Facing Consulting Firms (or How to Help Consulting Firm Leaders Sleep Better At Night)” by Jess Scheer, Senior Analyst, Kennedy Information

• “Consulting Across the Generational Mix” by Jim Jenkins, Founder and President, Creative Visions Consulting, Inc.

• “Technology Advancements in Consulting: Using Technology to Leverage Your Practice” by Ford Saeks, President and CEO, Prime Concepts Group, Inc.

For a full conference schedule and a complete list of speakers and exhibitors, visit online at www.consulting-world.org. To register, call 1.800.262.9699.

About AMA
American Management Association is a world leader in professional development and performance-based learning solutions. AMA provides individuals and organizations worldwide with the knowledge, skills and tools to achieve performance excellence, adapt to changing realities and prosper in a complex and competitive world. Each year, thousands of customers learn new skills and behaviors, gain more confidence, advance their careers and contribute to the success of their organizations. AMA offers a range of unique seminars, workshops, conferences, customized corporate programs, online learning, newsletters, journals and AMA books. Visit online at http://www.amanet.org/.

About IMC USA
The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA) is the professional association and certifying body for individual management consultants in the US. Created in 1968, and based in Washington, DC, IMC USA members adhere to a rigorous Code of Ethics and a commitment to life long learning and professional development. IMC USA awards the designation of Certified Management Consultants (CMC) to recognize conformance to an internationally recognized (44 nations) standard of experience, client satisfaction, technical competencies and professional conduct. For more information, visit www.imcusa.org.