The Ooa-1800th member joins professional association

The membership of the Order of organisation experts and management consultants (Ooa) has shown a higher than average growth in the last few years. Its membership has increased steadily since 2005, a trend that is still continuing in 2009. Recently the 1800th member was admitted to this professional association. According to Chairman Miel Otto this growth reflects recognition of the ability of the Ooa and its members to distinguish themselves. The order works actively on professionalization of its members and on innovation on the basis of market demand. Clients regard the membership as a quality mark. ‘Indeed, in times of economic adversity it is important for the management consultant to distinguish himself, for which the Ooa provides the platform and the resources. The Ooa management consultant distinguishes himself from the consultant who is not a member on account of the admission criteria and the obligation to perform to the best of his ability´, Miel Otto says. Management consultants who are a member of the Ooa invest in their professional development and deepening their knowledge with each other and with clients. The order encourages its members to go one step further in this process by having themselves certified to become a Certified Management Consultant (CMC). The Ooa has a large number of CMC members. The certifying procedure applied by the Ooa originates from the International Council of Management Consultancy Institutes (ICMCI).

The predecessor of the Ooa was founded in 1949 as the Order of Management Consultants, which merged with the Society of Organisation Experts in 1973. The Ooa has been a member of the International Council of Management Consultancy Institutes (ICMCI) since 1989. The ICMCI is an umbrella organisation of associations of management consultants. The Order is in partnership with training institutes and related professional organisations and in addition it stimulates scientific research.