Archie Manning, Ambassador of Goodwill and NFL Hall of Famer, Headlines
Impressive List of Initial Keynote Speakers
PASADENA, Calif., June 24 /PRNewswire/ -- The IT Service Management
Forum USA(R) (itSMF USA(R)), the nation's leading association focused on
optimizing IT operations for companies and organizations in all industries,
today announced three of its keynote speakers, including goodwill
ambassador and National Football League Hall of Famer, Archie Manning, for
the itSMF USA(R) National Conference, Fusion '08. Expected to attract more
than 2,000 attendees, the eighth annual conference being held Sept. 7-13,
2008 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, is the largest, most
comprehensive gathering of IT Service Management (ITSM) professionals. ITSM
is a practice which enables any organization to deliver quality IT services
that satisfy customer business requirements to achieve performance targets
specified within service level agreements.
The itSMF USA(R) Fusion conference is the only vendor neutral option
for ITSM information put on by the fastest growing and most respected voice
in the ITSM space. The theme for Fusion '08 is "Uniting the World of IT
Service Management," and to help support that theme, inspirational speakers
and industry thought leaders are among the five keynote speakers
highlighting this year's event. Joining Manning on the current list of
keynote speakers for the weeklong event are best-selling author, Patrick
Lencioni, and organizational therapist and human behavior expert, Connie
Podesta. Additional keynote speakers will be announced in coming weeks.
Archie Manning, former New Orleans Saints quarterback and father of
SuperBowl champions, Peyton and Eli Manning, is recognized as an ambassador
of goodwill and a molder of people. He is dedicated to the humanitarian
cause, serving on countless charities and civic boards, including the
Salvation Army, United Way Speakers Bureau, and the Louisiana Special
Olympics. During his motivational presentation, attendees will be inspired
by his warm personality, his drive, and his sense of humor.
A passionate supporter of teams, Patrick Lencioni is committed to
helping companies improve their organizational effectiveness. He is the
author of five best-selling books including The Five Dysfunctions of a Team
and Silos, Politics and Turf Wars. Described as "fast defining the next
generation of business thinkers" by The One-Minute Manager's Ken Blanchard,
Pat will challenge his audience to break the barriers and build stronger,
successful teams.
Internationally-known for her high-energy, interactive, and
entertaining presentations, Connie Podesta is an expert in the psychology
of human behavior. Her experience with hundreds of corporations nationwide
provides a unique perspective on key issues like personal accountability,
team-building, communication, and productivity. By combining her talents as
a comedienne and Licensed Professional Counselor, Connie will encourage
attendees to reach new heights in their personal and professional
development.
"As always, we chose this year's keynote speakers with the intention of
motivating and uniting our attendees from throughout the U.S. and
internationally, while also heightening the energy level of the general
sessions with thought-provoking and inspiring presentations," said itSMF
USA(R) Event Chair, Robert Stroud. "These speakers will inspire and
motivate our attendees in sharing their unique and exciting life
experiences. We're looking forward to adding to this already impressive
line up in the weeks ahead."
Registration and detailed conference information is available at
http://www.itsmfusion.com.
About itSMF USA(R) - Fusion '08
The itSMF USA(R) Fusion '08 conference and exposition is the "must
attend" event for learning about or improving the practice of ITSM.
Bringing together the best minds in the service management industry, the
8th annual event is expected to attract more than 2,000 attendees to San
Francisco, hosting many more for pre and post conference training and
workshops. During the conference, more than 100 speakers will present 80
sessions delivering key insights in ITSM best practices, innovative new
strategies, and real world results. itSMF USA(R) Fusion '08 attendees are
innovators in the field of IT service management and are constantly looking
to increase the quality, efficiency, and effectiveness of their IT services
while simultaneously reducing costs and risks. More information is
available at http://www.itsmfusion.com.
About the itSMF USA(R)
Founded in 1997, the Information Technology Service Management Forum
(itSMF) USA(R) (http://www.itsmfusa.org) is a rapidly growing non-profit
membership organization dedicated to the advancement of ITSM best-practices
and standards in the provision and management of IT Services through
knowledge sharing, educational and networking opportunities. Current
membership is over 8,900 individuals, with affiliated Local Interest Groups
serving 43 cities and regions nationwide. The itSMF USA(R) is affiliated
with the itSMF International, which was formed in 1991.
itSMF USA(R) is a trademark of the Information Technology Service
Management Forum USA. All other trademarks referenced herein are the
property of their respective owners.
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