OIM history

• 1974         Non-profit organisation founded in South Africa by Prof. Robert Tusenius to bring about change in South
                  Africa by focusing on political leaders, economic leaders and students (future leaders).
• 1974         Ad hoc involvement of Prof. Tusenius in Western Europe, Eastern Europe, USA, USSR, Japan and
                  various African countries until 1990.
• 1982         Consulting firm established – with a focus on conflict resolution and management / union relationships.
                  Understanding-Based Leadership as unique mediation and improvement method developed.
• 1992         Additional focus on organisational development – Employee involvement and communication (INVOCOM®)
                  concept gets more depth. Stronger focus on leadership development.
• 1997         Begin to develop an integrated approach to performance improvement.
• 1998         OIM International is founded, first offices in The Netherlands, Ghana and Nigeria. More international
                  assignments follow.
• 1998         OIM client offering and solutions expand significantly until 2006. Move to process consulting and training.
                  Further enhance Integrated Performance Approach.
• 2006         Add manufacturing and operations consultancy capability.

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