December 27, 2007

“Tools for the Management of Finance, Technology, and Human Capital” is the Theme for the 2008 OPEN MINDS Best Management Practices Institute

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania – OPEN MINDS announces “Tools for the Management of Finance, Technology, and Human Capital” as the theme of The 2008 OPEN MINDS Best Management Practices Institute. The Institute will convene February 7 and 8, 2008 at the beautiful Westin Ft. Lauderdale Hotel. “Managers are increasingly being held accountable for performance,” says Monica E. Oss, OPEN MINDS Chief Executive Officer, “but most organizations lack the operating models and best practices to properly measure and manage performance effectively.”

In this two-day institute the OPEN MINDS team will provide an update on best practices to improve organizational performance around staffing, technology and financial management. With a combination of classroom-style presentations and round-table discussions, these expert presenters will present a variety of "Best Practice Management Models" and "Executive Case Studies" sessions, including:

• Emerging Technologies in Behavioral Health and Social Services – and Their Implications for Operations and Human Resources – Monica E. Oss, Chief Executive Officer, OPEN MINDS

• A Shift in Decision Making Priorities: An Enhanced Approach to Software Selection for Behavioral Health Organizations – Joseph P. Naughton-Travers, Ed.M., Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS

• Assessing and Improving Staff Productivity: A Model for Addressing Performance Issues – M. Colleen Elmer, M.S.W., M.B.A., Executive Vice President and Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS

• A Consortium Approach for Making a Software Purchase – Tod Citron, Chairman, Peachstate Information Network; Shannon Harvey, LCSW, Project Manager, Peachstate Information Network; Scott Munson, Associate Partner, IBM Healthlink; moderated by Joseph P. Naughton-Travers, Ed.M., Senior Associate, OPEN MINDS; hosted by Qualifacts Systems, Inc.

Qualifacts Systems, Inc. is also hosting the exclusive Executive Networking Reception for institute attendees. Additional sponsors include the Florida Council for Community Mental Health, the National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers, and The Alliance for Children and Families.

For more information and a complete agenda, call toll-free 877-350-6463 or visit us on the web at www.openminds.com/educ/omi2008bmp.htm. Registration is $795, with a discounted Early Registration rate of $695 until December 31, 2007. Inquire about special rates for groups of executive team members through the OPEN MINDS Dream Team Management Education Program at www.openminds.com/educ/groupregistration.htm.

OPEN MINDS is a national behavioral health and social service industry market research and management consulting firm. Founded in 1987 and based in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, the 75+ associates of OPEN MINDS provide information, professional education, market research, and management consulting services to payers, regulators, professionals, service provider agencies, and advocacy organizations in the field.

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