Gary R.

Herbert Kristen Cox

Governor Executive Director

Spencer J. Cox
Lieutenant Governor

Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
September 6, 2019

Contact:
Jessica (Nield) Larsen
Communications Director
(801) 814-3491
jessicalarsen@utah.gov

2019 Operational Excellence Conference to Focus on Achieving Breakthrough Results

What:
The theme for the Building on Success 2019 operational excellence conference is Unleash Your Full
Potential. Speakers from both the public and private sectors will share practical tools and techniques for
achieving breakthrough performance. National best-selling author Tanner Corbridge will speak about how
embracing accountability can empower people to direct their own destinies and advance their
organizations.

More than 1,100 people are expected to attend this annual conference hosted by the Governor’s Office of
Management and Budget. Utah state government improved performance by more than 27 percent in four
years by utilizing the principles that will be taught.

When:
September 9-10, 2019
Follow this link for the full schedule

Where:
Davis Conference Center
1651 N 700 W
Layton, Utah 84041

Who:
● Governor Gary R. Herbert
● Kristen Cox, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Management and Budget
● Carlos Braceras, Executive Director, Utah Department of Transportation
● Seita Kanai, Former Chairman of the Board, Mazda Motor Corporation
● Tanner Corbridge, Senior Partner, Partners in Leadership
● Rami Goldratt, Chief Executive Officer, Goldratt Consulting
● Dozens of other notable speakers from both the public and private sectors
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About the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB)

gomb.utah.gov

The mission of the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) is to create more value for every tax dollar invested.
Gov. Herbert charged GOMB to work with state agencies to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness. As of Dec. 2016,
Utah improved government performance by 27 percent, exceeding the Governor’s 25 percent goal. The work to improve
government is never over, and the focus has now shifted to targeted improvements at specific agencies. GOMB also manages the
state’s budget. The office combines operational excellence tools and fiscally responsible budgeting practices to meet the growing
demand for state services.