Taylor was born in Germantown (now part of Philadelphia), Pennsylvania. In 1878, he began working at the Midvale Steel Company. As he rose to become foreman of the steel plant, he started to apply himself to thoughts about efficiency and productivity. These thoughts led to the development of what became known as "scientific management". In
Competing in the global economy: Leading through productivity Date: 21st-24th September 2008 Tracks: Productivity Drivers Sustainable Enterprises Global Human Resource Migration Best Practices This Congress was organised in partnership with ProductivitySA, the National Productivity Centre of South Africa. The Sun City Declaration We the members of the global productivity community who have gathered in Sun
Pursuing Sustainable & Scientific Growth in Productivity & Performance Date: 8th-10th October 2006 Honorary Chairman: Zeng Peiyan, Vice-Premier of the State Council of China Four Forums/Tracks: Globalization and the Development of Productivity Green Productivity and Competitiveness Urban Development and Regional Economy Learning From the Chinese Productivity Revolution This Congress
Creating Wealth in the Connected Economy Date: 5th-10th November 2001 Part 1: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre Part 2: Beijing International Convention Centre 5th - 10th November, 2001 Patrons: Wen Jibao, Vice Premier, State Council, China The Hon. Tung Chee Hwa, Chief Executive HKSAR Government Key Speakers George H W Bush Dr. Supachai Panitchpakdi,
Re-Vitalising the Organisation Date: 3rd-6th October 1999 Edinburgh International Conference Centre 3rd - 6th October, 1999 Patron: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh Key Speakers Sir Alan Langlands, Chief Executive, UK National Health Service Sir Tom Farmer, Chairman and CEO, Kwik-Fit David Poirier, Executive VP and CEO, Hudson Bay Company This Congress was organized in partnership
Productivity is the key to unlimited success at all human levels Date: 12th-15th October 1997 At the time, Scott Sink was President of WCPS, Jean Claude Lauzon was Chairman and Carl Thor was President of WAPS (elected at this Congress). Santiago Declaration We, the members of the World Confederation of Productivity Science and the World
New Visions And Strategies For The Next Century: People, Technology & Productivity Date: 4th-7th June 1995 Ciragan Palace, Hotel Kempinski, Istanbul June 4th - 7th, 1995 Honorary Congress President: H.E.Suleyman Demirel, President of the Republic of Turkey Key speakers Tor Dahl Dr. Curt Nicolin Dr. Gary Becker Registration Fee US$840 (early bird US$760) At the
The Market Economy - The Strategy for Growth Date: 23rd-27th May 1993 Patron: H.M.King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden Key Speakers: H.E.Patricio Aylwin, President of Chile Mr. Carl Bildt, Prime Minister of Sweden Prof. Michael Porter Registration Fee: SEK8,125 583 participants plus 61 spouses and staff This Congress was organised in partnership with the Royal
Creating Lasting Change Date: 19th-22nd November 1990 Kuala Lumpur Hilton 19th - 22nd November 1990. Key Speakers: Dr Milton Friedman Dr. Krish Pennathur Dr. Curt Nicolin Registration fee: M$1560 (approx US$580) The congress was organised in partnership with the National Productivity Centre of Malaysia. At the time, Tor Dahl was President of WCPS. The Kuala
Learning from Experience: Winners, Losers and Forerunners Date: 25th-28th September 1988 Montreal Convention Centre 25th - 28th September, 1988. Keynote Speaker: Tom Peters. Registration fee: $CDN550 (approx $US435) The Congress was organised in partnership with the Canadian Council for Productivity. At the time, Tor Dahl was President of WCPS, Dr. Martin T. Tveit was Chairman