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Innovation Gurus Headline GroupSystems’ Expediting Innovation 2008 - 03/12/08

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Innovation Gurus Headline GroupSystems' Expediting Innovation 2008



More than 30 Innovation Executives and Thought-Leaders to Present at GroupSystems' Annual Innovators Conference


BROOMFIELD, CO - March 11, 2008--  GroupSystems, the world leader in group intelligence and team decision-making technology, proudly announces the strongest line-up of innovation executives and thought-leaders ever assembled for its annual innovators conference, Expediting Innovation 2008.  Being held this year in Broomfield, CO from March 31, 2008 to April 2, 2008, Expediting Innovation 2008 will be the premiere group collaboration and innovation conference for business, government and education leaders and innovators. 

"GroupSystems' Expediting Innovation 2008 is a great opportunity for people working in innovative spaces, especially focusing on collaboration, engagement and communication.   The agenda offers perspectives into intimate, homogenous groups, as well as larger cross-functional work teams.   The forums for interaction are varied - not just presentations, but a variety of conversations, interactions, and explorations.  I wouldn't miss it!" said Sam Racine, Master Black Belt, Unisys Corporation.

With more than 30 speakers from leading global organizations, such as IBM, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, the Institute for the Next Generation Internet, Pearson Corporation, Institute for the Future, Northrop Grumman, Harris Interactive, PWC and BMG, Expediting Innovation 2008 attendees will experience an unprecedented level of innovation energy, ideas and best practices.
Expediting Innovation 2008 Keynote speakers include:



  • James Surowiecki - renowned author and foremost authority on harnessing the collective wisdom of organizations for competitive advantage.  Mr. Surowiecki has written a well-received book on the theory and practice of "The Wisdom of Crowds-Why The Many Are Smarter Than The Few And How Collective Wisdom Shapes Business, Economies, Societies And Nations."

  • Bob Johansen - Institute for the Future Distinguished Fellow and Author of "Get There Early".  Mr. Johansen has worked for more than 30 years as a forecaster, exploring the human side of new technologies.

  • Dave Drach - Managing Director, Emerging Business Team, Microsoft Corporation.  Mr. Drach works with venture capitalists and early stage start-ups helping them to develop their businesses and effectively partner with Microsoft. 


In addition to the keynotes, Expediting Innovation 2008 includes more than 20 breakout sessions featuring GroupSystems customers presenting real-life case studies on innovation practices within their organization.   A few of the wide-ranging innovation breakout session topics include:



  • Collaboration for Technologists:  How Group Intelligence Aids in Technology Decisions, presented by Rick Gregory, Innovation Evangelist at Procter & Gamble

  • Strategic Planning in Government: Imperatives, Strategies and Business Cases for Success, presented by Paul Gottschalk, Strategic Planning Officer, U.S. Capitol Police

  • Brands, Taglines and Positioning: An Idea City Perspective, presented by Tiffany Miller and Ellen Kolstö, GSD&M Idea City


Visit the Expediting Innovation 2008 website for complete details on the agenda, speakers and registration.


About GroupSystems
Founded in the 1980s by a joint research project between University of Arizona and IBM Corporation, GroupSystems is a globally recognized leader in team collaboration for innovation, decision-making and leadership.     Creating the Group Intelligence segment, GroupSystems focuses on the processes and technologies to harness the collective wisdom of many.  With both SaaS and on-premise installed software, the company supports the largest global customer base in Group Intelligence from Corporate, Government, Defense and Education market segments.  GroupSystems' global customer base represents roughly 75 percent market share of the Group Intelligence segment of collaborative computing.  Major partners include WebEx, Microsoft, and IBM.  Additional information may be obtained at www.groupsystems.com.