Marketing Operations Mastermind Group Combines Peer Advisory Council, Problem-Solving Forum and Personal Board of Directors

October 12 , 2009 –Since it is a relatively young field, Marketing Operations professionals often feel alone in trying to advance their vision. To address this gap, Marketing Operations Partners, Inc., the most recognized brand in bringing an end-to-end strategic framework, operational discipline and accountability to the Marketing function, announced today that it will begin offering a Marketing Operations Mastermind Group as part of its services.

Gary Katz, CEO of Marketing Operations Partners, will lead the new group. Participants will initially meet via the web or teleconference once per month. The group is open to qualified Marketing Operations professionals who want to connect on a regular basis with fellow professionals to raise the bar by:

• Challenging each other to set and implement goals, brainstorm and test ideas, and mutually support one another with total honesty, respect and compassion.
• Acting as catalysts for growth, devil’s advocates and supportive colleagues.
• Providing one another with a peer advisory council, a problem-solving forum and a personal board of directors – all rolled into one.

"It's rare to find others in our professional circles who really 'get it,'" says Katz. "On the other hand, it's a real gift when we come across a kindred spirit. The goal of the group is to bring these like-minded individuals together to help one another on a continuous basis. "

Katz is a certified facilitator and noted subject matter expert in the field of Marketing Operations. In addition to the opportunity to work with Katz, some of the benefits of the Marketing Operations Mastermind Group include:

• Feedback, clarity and accountability
• Brainstorming to leverage the synergy of the group to discover new opportunities and problem-solving strategies
• Help with decision-making
• A supportive, trusted network
• A forum to tap into one another’s experience and skills

Participants will be selected as a result of a carefully-conducted application process to ensure qualification, commitment and right fit for the group. To be considered for membership, download the group application. More details on the group are also available by contacting Marketing Operations Partners.

About Marketing Operations Partners

Founded in Santa Clara, CA in 2006, Marketing Operations Partners is the first ready-to-go COO and change management team dedicated to changing the MO of Marketing by helping CMOs operate like CEOs. The company brings together leading subject matter experts and thought leaders to enable clients to leverage process, technology, guidance, and metrics to run Marketing as a profit center and fully accountable business. A comprehensive blend of pragmatic and innovative services help enterprises accelerate the sales process, build a scalable marketing infrastructure, optimize customer profitability, cultivate an ecosystem of stakeholder support for key enterprise initiatives and demonstrate measurable return on Marketing to management. For more information, visit call 408-243-7881, e-mail info@mopartners.com or visit www.marketingoperationspartners.com.

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