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Job Club
Friday, Sep 7, 2012 |
Branding and the Use of Social Media to Gain the Attention of Recruiters Job Club Meeting & Support Session For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
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| Speaker: | George Nikanorov, DATA, Inc. |
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Town of Greenburgh Offices (White Plains, NY) 177 Hillside Ave, 2nd Fl Training Rm White Plains, NY, 10603 |
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Chapter Meeting
Tuesday |
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Conflict Management - Applying Mindfulness and Dialogue to Achieve Win-Win Results Conflict is a fact of project life. In fact, if you are on a project without any, be afraid. We must be able to manage conflict in a way that is both personally satisfying and effective in achieving project and organizational objectives. This session teaches you how to enhance your ability to ‘step back’ so that you can avoid the reactive, emotion-driven behavior that leads to poor results both in terms of specific resolutions and the health of ongoing relationships. We go beyond the well-known conflict management models to practical techniques and concepts that enable win-win resolutions even in zero-sum situations where there must be a winner and loser. |
| Speaker: | George Pitagorsky, PMP, Founder & Principal, Pitagorsky Consulting
George Pitagorsky, PMP, is a master of process. He has advised global enterprises on the implementation and improvement of project management practices and methodologies. He has extensive experience in the creation and implementation of process improvements in financial, manufacturing and consulting environments. As a natural facilitator, George engages others in dialogue, learning, planning and decision making to promote consensus and teamwork among technical, non-technical, management, executive and other performers. George is an expert in learning and development, and in the implementation of knowledge management tools, including a global training provider’s UPMM™, PM Competency Model and Project Management Basics™ products. He believes that the integration of process, effective communication, relationship skills and knowledge and resource management provides the organizational edge for success. |
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| Career Corner: | Janelle Razzino, President
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| Location: |
The Royal Palace (White Plains, NY) 77 Knollwood Road, Town of Greenburgh, in the Greenburgh Shopping Plaza next to Cinema 100. Phone: 914-289-1988 | Directions |
| Fees: | $10 Westchester Chapter Members (celebrating 10th Year for PMI Westchester), $25 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. |
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Neighboring Event
Thursday |
Free Project Management Seminar Project Management Tools using SharePoint
Meet Your PMI Chapters: Southern New England Chapter and PMI Westchester Hosted by CITI (Connecticut Information Technology Institute)
Seating is limited, but registration is not required. To register, please call (203) 251-9516 or e-mail CITI@business.uconn.edu. |
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UConn School of Business One University Place, Stamford, CT 6901 | Directions |
| Fees: | Free |
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Job Club
Friday, Sep 21, 2012 |
Project Communication within an Intergenerational Team Job Club Meeting & Support Session For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
| Speaker: | Maurene Caplan Grey, Grey Consulting |
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Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
| Misc: | There will be opportunity to network before and following the workshop. |
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Breakfast Roundtable
Tuesday |
The e-Professional Project Manager Project Managers need to be aware of the collaborative tools and techniques available to them to manage their project teams |
| Facilitated By: | Tom Smith, Joanne Guerriero, BRT Program Manager |
| Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive (White Plains, NY) 108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, ground level cafeteria | Directions |
| Fees: | None. Breakfast is available for purchase if you desire. |
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Job Club
Friday, Oct 5, 2012 |
Job Club Meeting & Support Session For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
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Town of Greenburgh Offices (White Plains, NY) 177 Hillside Ave, 2nd Fl Training Rm White Plains, NY, 10603 |
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Chapter Meeting
Tuesday |
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Lord of the Flies...or not Remember Lord of the Flies? That is a story of a group under great anxiety and stress spinning out of control. Why? Why do some teams thrive and develop under great stress, while others disintegrate into a dysfunctional mess? Each year it seems that project teams are faced with bigger challenges, more uncertainty, and quickly changing conditions. Agility is important in the management of projects, and agility is also critical in managing individual and team reactions to the associated stress of major change. Each individual has a unique reaction to stress, and teams also develop their own reaction to stress. Project managers can prepare and shape how their teams will react to anxiety and stress, helping to prevent dysfunction and failure. In this short session we will gain an understanding of the stress response in individuals and teams and how project managers can work to ensure that their teams will successfully navigate change, anxiety and stress. Objectives:
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| Speaker: | Carol Sommerfield, Ph.D., PMP, SPHR
Carol Sommerfield has worked extensively on building and improving organizations through attention to change management, project management, career facilitation, leadership development, and process analysis and improvements. Prior to starting her own practice, Carol was a manager and executive in large global companies for the past 25 years, holding various leadership positions, most recently, as Vice President of Americas Global Infrastructure, Director of HR Services for the Americas, and the Integration Project Manager. She has also developed training and coaching programs on change management, managing successfully during organizational uncertainty, mentoring, career management, and coaching for high performance. Carol has a degree in Fine Arts, an Executive MBA in Management, an MA in Organizational Development and a Ph.D. in Organizational and Human Systems. Her dissertation research explored subjective underemployment in repatriated employees, including their coping mechanisms. Carol leverages her versatile experience, knowledge and methods to get her clients on their way as soon as possible, armed with the self-knowledge, direction, tools, action plans, and confidence to achieve the goals they set for themselves. Carol is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) a Prince 2 Project Manager; and a certified Senior HR Professional (SPHR). Additionally, Carol is a Certified Life Coach and has received a certificate in change management from NTL (National Training Laboratories). She is certified in the Myers Briggs Personality Type Indicator (MBTI) assessment, as well as other personality assessments. Carol has been accepted into the Master Practioner MBTI certification program and is currently pursuing her master certification. When not helping people with their goals and careers Carol focuses on her artistic career, plays the flute, and gardens in her native wildlife garden. She teaches coaching, project management and organizational theory at Pace University in New York City in their Professional and Career Development program. She is also a part-time professor for the Keller Graduate School of Management. |
| Vendor Corner: | Platinum Edge (http://platinumedge.com/)
and Brainstorm NY (See Our Sponsors page) |
| Career Corner: | Ridgefield One, www.ridgefieldone.com 79 Danbury Road, Ridgefield, CT 06877 (203) 438-8800 |
| Location: |
The Royal Palace (White Plains, NY) 77 Knollwood Road, Town of Greenburgh, in the Greenburgh Shopping Plaza next to Cinema 100. Phone: 914-289-1988 | Directions |
| Fees: | $10 Westchester Chapter Members (celebrating 10th Year for PMI Westchester), $25 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. |
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Job Club
Friday, Oct 19, 2012 |
Pro-active Job Search Planning your Job Search from a Marketing Perspective - plus Job Club Meeting and Support Session. For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
| Speaker: | Arjan Eenkema van Dijk, Executive and Career Coach, InspireShift LLC |
| Location: |
Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
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Breakfast Roundtable
Tuesday |
Social Media in Project Management How Project Managers can leverage social media for their projects |
| Facilitated By: | Joanne Guerriero/Tom Smith, BRT Program Manager |
| Location: |
College of Westchester (Note different location!) 325 Central Park Ave, White Plains, NY 10606 |
| Fees: | None. |
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Education
Mondays |
PMP Study Group Course postponed 1 week due to impact of Hurricane Sandy. Class will start next Monday, 05 Nov 2012. Enrollment will be extended one week as well. PMI Westchester is pleased to offer a PMP exam preparation study group to further assist you in taking your PMP exam. This program requires a 6-week commitment. If you are almost ready to sit for your exam, or just need a bit more study incentive, this is the group for you! It is fast-paced and informal. During class we review hundreds of sample questions. This helps students determine their readiness to sit for the exam. Some materials are provided, light dinners are included, and weekly home work assignments are mandatory. Class size will vary, but a minimum of 8 students is needed to begin a class. Our success rates over the past 6 years have been excellent - over 96%. Note: Class will be held Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., except Veteran's Day week, when class will be held Tuesday, Nov 13, instead) Prerequisites: Students must provide their own copy of the PMI Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), 4th edition, ISBN# 1933890517. It is also recommended that you purchase the PMP Exam Prep book by Rita Mulcahy, 6th edition, ISBN# 978-1-932735-18-5. Amazon.com offers both books at a discounted price. |
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Anita Wilton, PMP Anita Wilton has been teaching our study group classes since 2004. She has an MBA from Pace University. She retired from IBM after 18 years as a PM, and is now a consultant and professor. She authored two project management articles and has been honored with many service awards. |
| Location: |
BOCES Center 44 Executive Drive, Elmsford, NY |
| Fees: | $300 for members of the Westchester Chapter of PMI, and $375 for non-members. Payment must be made via PayPal or by check the first night of class. |
| Misc: | Questions: Contact the Director of Education, PMI Westchester Earn 12 Contact hours |
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Job Club
Friday, Nov 2, 2012 |
Cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy impact. For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
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Neighboring Event
Nov 5 - 8, 2012 |
BrainStorm New York 2012 Two Special Offers, Courtesy of PMI Westchester We are pleased to extend two special offers for you to attend BrainStorm New York at The Roosevelt Hotel, Nov 5 - 8, 2012. Join us for an unbiased source of education and insight from the leading experts in the field — and begin building your agile enterprise today. BrainStorm New York features four days of workshops and instructor-led training covering Business Process Management, Service-Oriented Architecture, Business Architecture, and BDM/Rules. PMI Westchester Chapter members may attend a BPM Workshop at no cost - we have secured a limited number of complimentary passes to attend the Innovation Workshop "Synchronizing Business Operations to Outperform Competitors" on Nov 7. Use this Workshop link to add the Workshop to your cart, and enter Discount Code PMIWESTWE to receive a full credit during checkout. Take $195 off your first Training Course - drive innovation in your organization and increase your skills with process-centric methodologies. Review the Agenda-at-a-Glance or visit the BrainStorm New York Training webpage to review the available courses at BrainStorm New York. Then add your courses to your cart and enter Discount Code PMIWESTTE. If you have any questions regarding your registration, please call BPMInstitute.org at (508) 475-0475 x15, or via e-mail. |
| Location: | The Roosevelt Hotel, NYC |
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Chapter Meeting
Tuesday |
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The Top 10 Obstacles to Project Success The Top 10 Obstacles to Project Success is a study conducted by MüTo Performance Corp on an annual basis for the past four years. Over 3,000 Project Professionals took the survey last year and responded with what they thought were the Top 10 Obstacles to Project Success. The same 10 Obstacles have
appeared for the past four years! Most projects have three or more of them, and
their project’s success is hinged on their mitigation. |
| Speaker: | Lou Gasco, President & Founder, MüTo Performance Corp
Lou Gasco is the principal of MüTo Performance Corp, a company devoted to helping project
teams create and execute mitigation plans for both short term crisis and long
term risk prevention. He is best known for his ability to demystify the complexities of projects, and lead organizations to successful achievement of their goals. MüTo’s clients number from start-ups to the fortune 50, in various industries, and across multiple project types. |
| Vendor Corner: | Academy Leadership - Business Leadership Bootcamp
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| Career Corner: | |
| Location: |
Graziella's Italian Bistro (White Plains) 99 Church St, White Plains, NY 10601 914-220-0936 | Map |
| Fees: | $20 Westchester Chapter Members, $25 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. |
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Education
Nov 15 - 16, 2012 |
Scrum Certification ( Platinum Edge) This certification course provides in-depth understanding of the Scrum team-based approach to iterative development. The course trains participants in the full range of Scrum topics, from basic theory to organizational implementation, including practical applications, roles and scaling. When this course has been completed attendees will have gained in-depth practical knowledge of the Scrum system and its benefits. |
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Mark Layton, PMP, SCPM Mark C. Layton, recognized globally as Mr. Agile(tm), is an organizational strategist and PMI certification instructor with over 20 years in the project/program management field. He is the Los Angeles chair for the Agile Leadership Network and is the founder of Platinum Edge, Inc. - an organizational improvement company that supports businesses making the Waterfall-to-Agile transition. Mark holds MBA's from UCLA and the National University of Singapore, a B.Sc. (summa cum laude) in Behavioral Science from the University of La Verne, and an A.S. in Electronic Systems from the Air Force's Air College. He is also a Distinguished Graduate of the Air Force's Leadership School, a certified Project Management Professional (PMP), a Certified Scrum Trainer, and a recipient of Stanford University's advanced project management certification (SCPM). Mark is the author of Wiley & Sons "Agile Project Management for Dummies" and is a frequent speaker on Lean, Scrum and other agile solutions. |
| Location: |
Fordham copy |
| Fees: | Through Oct 30, 2012: $1,000 Westchester PMI Members; $1,100 non-members After Oct 30, 2012: $1,100 Westchester PMI members; $1,200 nonmembers Payment must be made in advance by Paypal or by check (payable to PMI Westchester) |
| Misc: | Questions: Contact the Director of Education, PMI Westchester |
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Job Club
Friday, Nov 16, 2012 |
The Job Search World Series and Triple Play of Presentations (Three Presentations) Subjects include: The Thirty Second Elevator Pitch (The Pitch); Job Club Group Partners (The Bull Pen) and The New LinkedIn Skills Endorsement Feature ( What Position Should I Play). [Rescheduled from Nov 2, 2012] For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
| Speaker: | Louis Kural & Carl Gessman, Job Club Co-Organizers |
| Location: |
Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
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Breakfast Roundtable
Tuesday |
Managing as a Remote Project Manager The challenges of managing virtual teams |
| Facilitated By: | Doreen DePass, Tom Smith, BRT Program Manager |
| Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive (White Plains, NY) 108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, ground level cafeteria | Directions |
| Fees: | None. Breakfast is available for purchase if you desire. |
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Chapter Meeting
Tuesday |
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What a Senior Executive Expects from a Project Manager Project Managers are responsible for delivery of important strategic and tactical initiatives. To accomplish this challenge, the PM needs to manage numerous constituencies, not the least of importance is the sponsor and the senior management team. The successful project manager needs to be able to effectively communicate and influence the senior executives in order to obtain the resources and decisions required for project completion. |
| Speaker: | Howard Bruck, Chief Information Officer, Hudson Valley Bank
Mr. Bruck is the Chief Information Officer of Hudson Valley Bank where he oversees the strategic planning and execution of the technology infrastructure and information systems for the Bank. Prior to joining the Bank, Howard was the Managing Director at the New York Stock Exchange, and Director of Pepsi International. |
| Vendor Corner: | Academy Leadership
Thomas Deierlein, (917) 287-5961 tdeierlein@academyleadership.com |
| Career Corner: | Oxford & Associates, division of Oxford Global Resources
383 Main Ave, Suite 602, Norwalk , CT 06851 (203) 349-4105 x15820 (Office), (203) 750-8867 (Fax) http://www.oxfordcorp.com/ |
| Location: |
The Royal Palace (White Plains, NY) 77 Knollwood Road, Town of Greenburgh, in the Greenburgh Shopping Plaza next to Cinema 100. Phone: 914-289-1988 | Directions |
| Fees: | $20 Westchester Chapter Members, $25 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. |
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Job Club
Friday, Dec 14, 2012 |
Holiday Networking Mixer: Lift Your Spirits - Toss Those Fiscal Cliff Blues! Two-part meeting will celebrate the holidays with a networking session followed by a seasonal End of Year presentation and discussion. For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
| Location: |
Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
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Chapter Meeting
Tuesday |
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Project Communication in a Multi-Generational Team Whether a GenX, Boomer or other, you will learn from an entertaining presenter about communication styles unique to each generation, how to leverage these differences to create buy-in, prevalent social & digital media types and why they won’t matter in five years, and how to use a blend of traditional and new media communications to build trust relationships. |
| Speaker: | Maurene Caplan Grey, Founder and Principal Analyst, Grey Consulting
Founded in 2005, Grey Consulting delivers B2B and B2C communication services, with a focus on presentations, strategy, workshops and writing. Prior to starting an independent firm, Maurene was Gartner's lead research analyst on e-communication. She has authored over 150 research reports and presented at conferences globally. Earlier, she headed United Parcel Service's global messaging operations. Maurene is a contributing author of Working Collaboratively in an Electronic World (ARMA International); alumni Research Fellow of the Society for New Communications Research; and President of the Westchester Chapter of the Social Media Club. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications, summa cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh, and completed post-graduate work in computer science at Fairleigh Dickinson University. Maurene is active in the professional networking space and is the director and a founding member of the Westchester Networking Organization. |
| Vendor Corner: | Academy Leadership
Thomas Deierlein, (917) 287-5961 tdeierlein@academyleadership.com |
| Career Corner: | |
| Location: |
The Royal Palace (White Plains, NY) 77 Knollwood Road, Town of Greenburgh, in the Greenburgh Shopping Plaza next to Cinema 100. Phone: 914-289-1988 | Directions |
| Fees: | $20 Westchester Chapter Members, $25 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. |
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Job Club
Friday, Jan 18, 2013 |
Review and Refine Your Interview Skills Job Club member and experienced presenter Rich Spitz will lead a hands-on workshop to review and refine our interview skills. Following the discussion we will interview each other and provide feedback in smaller groups, also comparing interviews to job positions. |
| Speaker: | Rich Spitz, Job Club Co-Organizer |
| Location: |
Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
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Breakfast Roundtable
Tuesday |
Scope Management Project Scope Management |
| Facilitated By: | Mary Gilmartin, Joanne Guerriero, BRT Program Manager |
| Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive (White Plains, NY) 108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, ground level cafeteria | Directions |
| Fees: | None. Breakfast is available for purchase if you desire. |
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Education
Saturdays |
PMP Exam Preparation Class The PMI Westchester Chapter is pleased to announce another PMP Exam Preparation course, which will assist the PMP Certification candidate in preparing for the PMP Exam - the four-hour exam required for this valuable globally-recognized credential. This course will be offered on the Westchester campus of Iona College in New Rochelle, NY. The five seven-hour sessions will be conducted on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m., starting on February 9 and ending on March 23, 2013 (skipping February 16 and March 16). This course is a comprehensive review of each of the nine Knowledge Areas addressed in the PMBOK Version 4 (as relative to the five Process Groups and as applicable to the 42 PMBOK Processes). Instructor-led lecture will present the subject matter as documented in the PMBOK Version 4 and as tested by PMI in the PMP Exam. The instructor will also facilitate 'in-class' practice exams, as well as guide students in the use of the Velociteach InSite 'on-line' study aid and practice testing facility. The exam passing rate for students attending PMI Westchester Chapter PMP Prep courses is excellent (96%), and we are proud of the hard work and success of our students. It will be possible to earn 35 education credits with the completion of all class requirements (credits toward the 35 training hours required for the PMP Certification). |
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John Sherlock, MS, MBA, PMP John Sherlock is an accomplished and credentialed Project Management Professional with over 30 years experience in the financial, telecommunications and automotive industries. In addition to his current position as a Project Manager for Volvo Cars of North America, John Sherlock is a PMP, a Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, a Certified Six Sigma Instructor and an Adjunct Professor in the Iona College graduate program. John recently obtained an MBA in ITDM (Information and Technology Decision Management) and a Certificate in eCommerce from Iona College; he also has an MS in Telecommunications from Iona and an undergraduate degree from New York Institute of Technology, being a Bachelor of Technology (a unique degree with a tri-major: Computer Science, Electrical Technology and Mechanical Technology). Other recent certifications include CSSLP (Certified Secure Software Lifecycle Professional, 2008), CGEIT (Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT, 2008), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor, 2008), CISM (Certified Information Systems Manager, 2009) and MCTS (Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist – Microsoft Project, 2009). |
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Iona College (New Rochelle, NY) Hagan School of Business, Room 101 715 North Avenue, New Rochelle, NY | Map |
| Fees: | Through Jan 28, 2013: $700 for members of the Westchester Chapter and other PMI Chapters, $800 for non-members.
Payment must be made in advance via PayPal or by check (payable to PMI Westchester). |
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Chapter Meeting
Tuesday |
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"The Tools Less Taken" Traditional development plans for the career project manager focus on certifications, domain expertise, and experience with planning tools and PMBOK knowledge. While these are excellent and necessary avenues of development there are other paths available to develop the component skills a project manager needs to be truly effective in his or her role. In this presentation, a variety of untraditional but widely-available supplemental development experiences will be presented that that can broaden project managers' skills in areas such as communication, planning, and other essential areas of practice. |
| Speaker: | David Vincenti
David F. Vincenti is EVEREST Core Team Member - Product Innovation at BD in Franklin Lakes, NJ. David has developed and launched a variety of medical devices ranging from disposable phlebotomy and drug delivery devices to protein-separating ultracentrifuges and diabetes management systems. David holds a BE in Materials Engineering and a Master of Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology, and curates the Spoken Word poetry reading Series in Hoboken, NJ. Currently supporting a global ERP implementation program, he has filled a variety of roles on product development teams in his 20-year career. He is also a patent-holder, accordionist, 180 bowler, and has been recognized for his career counseling work with entry-level technical professionals. |
| Vendor Corner: | Academy Leadership
Thomas Deierlein, (917) 287-5961 tdeierlein@academyleadership.com |
| Career Corner: | Career Techniques
www.career-techniques.com Contact: Donna Held donna.held@career-techniques.com 914-238-4253 |
| Location: |
The Royal Palace (White Plains, NY) 77 Knollwood Road, Town of Greenburgh, in the Greenburgh Shopping Plaza next to Cinema 100. Phone: 914-289-1988 | Directions |
| Fees: | $20 Westchester Chapter Members, $25 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. |
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Job Club
Friday, Feb 15, 2013 |
The Job-Search Lifecycle - Getting to that next position by thinking like a project manager Chris Hanson is invited at least once during the calendar year to give his step-by-step and well-received presentation to help you leverage project management to increase the success of your job search. |
| Speaker: | Chris Hanson, former Job Club Program Manager and Co-Organizer |
| Location: |
Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
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Breakfast Roundtable
Tuesday |
Emotional Intelligence and Project Management Why project managers need an understanding of emotional intelligence as well as the ability to track schedules and budgets |
| Facilitated By: | Tom Smith, Joanne Guerriero, BRT Program Manager |
| Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive (White Plains, NY) 108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, ground level cafeteria | Directions |
| Fees: | None. Breakfast is available for purchase if you desire. |
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Chapter Meeting
Tuesday |
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Building the First "Steamship" in History In 1807, a brilliant, creative, and controversial American by the name of Robert Fulton declared his intent to build an experimental “steamboat,” which would be used to initiate a continuous passenger service between New York City and Albany, New York. With the success of his North River Steam Boat, Fulton showed that it was possible to alter artificially both a person’s location and the amount of time it took to change it. In so doing, he also broke through the enormous psychological barrier that had existed in people’s minds; it was, in fact, possible to overcome Nature to practical effect. It took time for many people to accept Robert Fulton’s triumph as the truth. One man who did not need to be convinced was a sloop captain named Moses Rogers. He had witnessed the first successful runs of the North River Steam Boat to Albany, and the experience gave him the fever—steamboat fever. Moses soon became one of the first steamboat captains in history, taking command of one of Fulton’s first rivals, the Phoenix. In his new profession, Moses learned not only the technicalities of this new technology, but the peculiarities of a traveling public just getting used to this new mode of transport. In the years immediately following Fulton's triumph, running these steamboats on rivers, lakes and bays became a normal and accepted part of American life. But taking such a vessel on a voyage across the ocean was a different proposition altogether. Experienced mariners didn’t think it could be done. These early steamboats, they declared, were just too flimsy and unwieldy to withstand the dangers of the deep. But Moses believed otherwise. Combining his knowledge of the old mode of transport—sail—with the new mode of transport—steam—he set out to design a vessel that was capable of overcoming the many dangers of the sea. This craft would be not a steamboat, but a steamship, the first of its kind. This presentation will show how Captain Rogers employed a variety of project management techniques to successfully complete this revolutionary vessel...nearly two centuries ago! |
| Speaker: | John Laurence Busch
John Laurence Busch is an independent historian who has devoted years of research to discovering the true story of Captain Moses Rogers and the steamship Savannah. This led him to scour archives and libraries from Portland, Maine to Savannah, Georgia, and across the Atlantic Ocean to the far reaches of Europe, to piece together the life and career of Moses Rogers, as well as the actors and events that resulted in the formation of the Savannah Steam Ship Company, and the construction of the steamship Savannah. The result is STEAM COFFIN, the most descriptive account of the saga of Captain Moses Rogers and the steamship Savannah ever written. The foundation for such a story rests upon the contents of never-before-published manuscripts and newspaper articles, which provide an abundance of new details illuminating the actions and attitudes of those who participated in, and witnessed, the creation and voyage of the Savannah. John’s careful weaving together of many disparate sources results in a narrative that recalls both the fabric and style used in storytellings of old. It also shows just what Captain Moses Rogers and the steamship Savannah accomplished for eternity. STEAM COFFIN has received positive reviews from 25 periodicals in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. John has made over 200 presentations on Captain Rogers and the Savannah to a wide variety of audiences, from Maine to Georgia to Montana, and across the Atlantic to Europe. For additional background, visit www.steamcoffin.com |
| Vendor Corner: | Academy Leadership
Thomas Deierlein, (917) 287-5961 tdeierlein@academyleadership.com |
| Career Corner: | Centerpoint Recruiting
www.centerpointrecruiting.com Rhona Kannon rhona_kannon@centerpointrecruiting.com Office: 203-349-4106 x15827 Direct: 203-349-4426 Fax: 203-750-8867 |
| Location: |
Copacabana Steakhouse (Port Chester, NY) 29 North Main St, Port Chester NY 10573. Phone: 914-939-6894 | Directions |
| Fees: | $20 Westchester Chapter Members, $25 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. |
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Job Club
Friday, Mar 15, 2013 |
How to Use a PC Safely Pierre Darmon will describe tips and tricks on how to safeguard your home computers. Come and learn how to
He will also cover topics such as routers, firewalls, antivirus, Windows Updates, passwords, suspect sites, and more. PLEASE RSVP and be sure to check the MeetUp site for updates and changes due to weather. |
| Speaker: | Pierre Darmon, Job Club Co-Organizer |
| Location: |
Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
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Neighboring Event
Friday |
SNEC-PMI Special Event: Information is NOT Transformation
You will learn what needs to be done to transform from manager to leader or from good leader to great leader. And we'll do it all in the present. No homework. No cases. No three-ring binder. NoPowerPoints. No papers. No tests. Rather, we'll all participate in a number of creative interactive activities that will focus on our individual behaviors so that we can understand, in the moment, what and how we think and behave the way we do. You will leave this program with a new mindset about leadership and unique, personal insights towards becoming a better leader. You will UNLEARN some of the things that have been holding you back. You will jump start the transformation you want to become the true you. You will think and you will grow - all in one day. Not a bad deal! Earn 8 PDU's. Registration and more information available online at www.snec-pmi.org. The context for the program is grounded on lessons learned from Dr Jerry Brightman's ten years of global business experience as well as productive and creative time spent as a consultant & facilitator at The International Marketing Institute, Peter Senge's Innovation Associates, the Center for Creative Leadership and 15 years as President of The Leadership Group. Dr. Brightman is currently President of The Leadership Group (TLG). TLG is focused on transforming managers and their teams from managers to leaders. Dr. Brightman holds a BA in Economics from Clark University, an MBA from The American University, and a doctorate in Leading Creativity and Innovation from George Washington University. |
| Location: |
UConn - Stamford Campus One University Place - Room 108 Stamford, CT 06901-2315 |
| Fees: | $299 SNEC & PMIW Members
Registration fee includes all-day session, breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages - plus Free Parking!
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Education
Saturday, Mar 23, 2013
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Professional Development Day: The Power of Project Management The Power of Project Management: Managing Beyond the Silos Complex tasks and a large number of people are two unavoidable elements of most organizations. Organizing through departmentalization of businesses by function and creating respective lines of authority is one of the most common approaches to keep forces strategically aligned. People know where they belong, who to take direction from, and what is expected of them. This arrangement has great advantages but creates one big challenge - siloed groups. Project management as a profession probably suffers the most from this challenge, as most projects are expected to cross those functional boundaries. We welcome you to spend a day with us to understand how we can manage beyond silos and make the desired business impact through successful project executions. Our expert and award-winning speakers strive to offer nothing less than practical and actionable advice and tools that you could use the next day.. Keynote Address: Alpha Project Managers: What the Top 2% Know That Everyone Else Does Not by Andy Crowe, CEO of Velociteach and winner of the 2012 PMI Continuing Professional Education Provider of the Year Award. Other Presentations:
Closing Address: The Benefits, Prospects and Pitfalls of Matrix Organizations by Dr. Aaron Shenhar, Founder and CEO of The Strategic Project Leadership Group and 2012 PMI Fellow |
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Radisson Hotel New Rochelle One Radisson Plaza, New Rochelle, NY 10801 | Directions |
| Fees: | PMIW and other Chapter Members
* Students and PMP's in transition: Contact us for special pricing |
| Misc: | Earn up to 8 PDU's |
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Breakfast Roundtable
Tuesday |
Topic Grab Bag Discussions on various topics that pertain to Project Managers |
| Facilitated By: | Doreen DePass, Mary Gilmartin, BRT Program Manager |
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108 Corporate Park Drive (White Plains, NY) 108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, ground level cafeteria | Directions |
| Fees: | None. Breakfast is available for purchase if you desire. |
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Education
Mondays |
PMP Exam Preparation Study Group PMI Westchester is pleased to offer a PMP exam preparation study group to further assist you in taking your PMP exam. This program requires a 6-week commitment. If you are almost ready to sit for your exam, or just need a bit more study incentive, this is the group for you! It is fast-paced and informal. During class we review hundreds of sample questions. This helps students determine their readiness to sit for the exam. Some materials are provided, light dinners are included, and weekly homework assignments are mandatory. Class size will vary, but a minimum of 8 students is needed to begin a class. Our success rates over the past 6 years have been excellent - over 96%. Prerequisites: Students must provide their own copy of the PMI Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), 4th edition, ISBN# 1933890517. It is also recommended that you purchase the PMP Exam Prep book by Rita Mulcahy, 6th edition, ISBN# 978-1-932735-18-5. Amazon.com offers both books at a discounted price. |
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Anita Wilton, PMP Anita Wilton has been teaching our study group classes since 2004. She has an MBA from Pace University. She retired from IBM after 18 years as a PM, and is now a consultant and professor. She authored two project management articles and has been honored with many service awards. |
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BOCES Center 44 Executive Drive, Elmsford, NY |
| Fees: | $300 for members of the Westchester Chapter of PMI, and $375 for non-members. Payment must be made via PayPal, or by check the first night of class. |
| Misc: | Questions: Contact the Director of Education, PMI Westchester Earn 12 Contact hours |
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Job Club
Friday, Apr 5, 2013 |
Review and Refine Your Interview Skills, Part II - Practice and Story Telling Skills Job Club member and experienced presenter Rich Spitz will lead a follow up hands-on workshop to briefly review the interview skills presented at the January 18th meeting. In addition, Rich will highlight the story-telling aspects of the interview. We will then provide practice time and interview each other in smaller groups. Rich has successfully presented similar topics on several occasions and this workshop will help many of those attending to rethink, revise and practice their interview technique and strategy. Even if you did not attend in January, you can learn from the review and add story telling skills and join the practice and critique session. PLEASE RSVP and be sure to check the MeetUp site for updates and any changes due to weather conditions. For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
| Speaker: | Rich Spitz, Job Club Co-Organizer |
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Town of Greenburgh Offices (White Plains, NY) 177 Hillside Ave, 2nd Fl Training Rm White Plains, NY, 10603 |
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Chapter Meeting
Tuesday |
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Project Origination: How Project Managers can Prevent the Next Arch Deluxe Popular thinking tends to believe that the most critical phase in determining the success of a project is Project Planning. This session will challenge this belief and provide real life examples of costly product failures which will demonstrate how Project Managers can make their most critical contributions even before the project begins. The best managed project in the world will not provide value to an organization that has selected the wrong project to undertake. This session explains how we can improve the success of our projects during Project Origination by understanding: Recent product failures, The Egg Theory and How Wal-Mart drives prices lower. |
| Speaker: | Jon Haverly, PMP, MBA
Jon Haverly is an accomplished speaker, mentor, trainer, consultant and blogger in the area of project management. He has more than 15 years of hands-on experience in project management, portfolio management, governance, and PMO’s. He specializes in demonstrating how to apply findings from behavioral science and economics research to improve organizational and project results. Jon serves as Senior Project Manager at Garnet River, a Saratoga Springs based firm providing IT, PM and business process consulting services. Jon is a well-respected speaker at PMI Chapter Meetings, PMP Exam Preps, Government Technology Conferences and NYS PM Community of Practice Forums. |
| Vendor Corner: | Academy Leadership
Thomas Deierlein, (917) 287-5961 tdeierlein@academyleadership.com |
| Career Corner: | Benchmark IT, LLC
1177 Summer Street, Stamford, CT www.bmarkits.com Kendra Saddler, Senior Account Representative 203-708-9886 ksaddler@bmarkits.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/kendrasaddler |
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The Royal Palace (White Plains, NY) 77 Knollwood Road, Town of Greenburgh, in the Greenburgh Shopping Plaza next to Cinema 100. Phone: 914-289-1988 | Directions |
| Fees: | $20 Westchester Chapter Members, $25 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. |
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Job Club
Friday, Apr 19, 2013 |
Your Value Proposition In Today's Job Market Searching for your next career move in this economic climate presents numerous challenges. Chief among them is how to present yourself in a way that is so targeted that your audience immediately understands what you do and how you can solve the needs of an employer. |
| Speaker: | Linda Van Valkenburgh, MS, CCMC, CJSS, CSMCS - certified executive career coach and owner of My Executive Career Coach, LLC |
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Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
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Breakfast Roundtable
Tuesday |
Cancelled - venue under construction! Venue under construction (108 Corporate Park Drive cafeteria) |
| Location: | 108 Corporate Park Drive |
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Education
Wed, Thu, Fri |
The SPL Experience 3-day Strategic Project Leadership Workshop (26 PDU's). Includes "The SPL Principles" Executive Seminar (8 PDU's) on the first day. As the next step of skill-building in project management, the SPL program is transforming project practitioners into business leaders who are focusing their projects on achieving business results, while learning to improve time and budget performance, and at the same time having fun. This, research based, industry-proven, and PMI award-winning program was developed and tested during 20 years of research and consulting, dozens of studies, and five Doctorate dissertations. By Attending The Advanced SPL Experience Workshop, You Will:
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Dr. Aaron Shenhar, PMP, PMI Fellow, Professor of Technology and Project Management Dr. Shenhar is one of the world's leading experts in project management, innovation, and execution leadership. He was honored recently as PMI Fellow; was the first recipient of the PMI Research Achievement Award; and is a holder of five academic degrees in engineering and management. After a career in the defense industry, he served as a Professor in several universities, building academic programs in project management at Stevens, Tel-Aviv, and Rutgers Universities. He is one of the most published authors in project management and his work has influenced project research and education throughout the world. He served as a consultant to major corporations such as 3M, Honeywell, Intel, NASA, Dow Jones & Co., U.S. Army, and Tata. His book "Reinventing Project Management", published by Harvard Business School Press, was among the top five business books of the year and is the only Harvard-published book in project management. |
| Location: | New York, NY |
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Job Club
Friday, May 3, 2013 |
Your Job Search and Value Proposition So far this year our Job Club workshops have focused on several areas: Creating your job search as a project manager with a plan; Learning interview practices and storytelling techniques to create your best impression.and Creating your value proposition. Our May 3rd meeting agenda will provide an opportunity to review the above and follow-up on actually writing your value proposition and comparing results with others attending. PLEASE RSVP and be sure to check the MeetUp site for updates and any changes due to weather conditions. For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
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Town of Greenburgh Offices (White Plains, NY) 177 Hillside Ave, 2nd Fl Training Rm White Plains, NY, 10603 |
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Chapter Meeting
Tuesday |
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Agile in Practice - The Real World Nowadays, learning about a new idea, framework, or process enhancement is as easy as looking it up on Google, watching an online video, or posting a question in an online forum. But none of these would be sufficient to answer your questions or address the challenges of actually implementing the new idea, framework, or process change. This presentation has two goals. First, to demonstrate the tools and techniques that are used in Agile projects in the “Real World”. To accomplish this we will roll up our sleeves, participate in a planning session, acquire a team, schedule a sprint, and deliver a potentially shippable product, all in less than an hour! Our second objective is to arm the audience with the pros & cons of implementing SCRUM in their workplace. For this, we will review what works and what doesn't: how to introduce Agile topics in your organizations if they're already Agile, or are planning to be in the future. |
| Speaker: | Stanley Ioffe, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM
Stanley Ioffe has over 15 years of hands-on experience with software development projects, in both waterfall and Agile environments, across a variety of roles including development, business analysis, testing and quality assurance, and project and product management. He has spent the last seven years implementing and coaching Agile teams in various business sectors including financial services and Internet marketing. His most recent project being with the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium where he serves as an Agile Product Owner. Stanley also serves a Technical Advisor and a Sr. Project Manager at the Rondo Young Artist Festival, and is a proud member of the Westchester PMI Chapter. |
| Vendor Corner: | Academy Leadership
Thomas Deierlein, (917) 287-5961 tdeierlein@academyleadership.com |
| Career Corner: | Howard Systems International
IT Consulting and Staffing www.howardsystems.com Kevin Mocci, Business Development Manager kevin_mocci@howardsystems.com Office: 203-328-0137 Mobile: 646-592-0530 |
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The Royal Palace (White Plains, NY) 77 Knollwood Road, Town of Greenburgh, in the Greenburgh Shopping Plaza next to Cinema 100. Phone: 914-289-1988 | Directions |
| Fees: | $20 Westchester Chapter Members, $25 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. |
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Job Club
Friday, May 17, 2013 |
Ask the Recruiter! Donna Held, recruiter and career coach, from Career Techniques, Inc. will be conducting an open question and answer session on topics ranging from:interview skills, salary negotiation, targeting your search in today's job market, cover letter/resume writing and techniques for working with both corporate and staffing firm recruiters. This is your chance to ask those tough questions and prepare yourself to respond in a supportive environment. and Participate in the first Job Club remote presenter experience! One of your key tools in your job search is your computer. On March 15th Dr. Pierre Darmon, Job Club Co-Organizer, presented tips on keeping your computer safe. In addition to our “In Person” speakers, we will debut “Ask Dr Pierre”- a ten minute cameo Skype appearance. Also: Member presentation: Larry Cooke Larry Cooke will conduct a 15-minute presentation on Systems Thinking / System Dynamics. Gain a deeper analysis than with Agile / Six Sigma. Learn about a discipline other than what everyone is learning. |
| Speaker: | Donna Held, Recruiter and career coach, Career Techniques, Inc. |
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Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
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Neighboring Event
Sat & Sun |
Certified Scrum Master Training (via SNEC-PMI and Platinum Edge) SNEC-PMI is proud to partner again with one of the world’s leaders in agile software development consulting, Platinum Edge, to provide Certified Scrum Master Training in New Britain, CT. This 2 -day event provides in-depth understanding of the Scrum Team-based approach to iterative development. The course trains participants in the full range of Scrum topics, from basic theory to organizational implementation, including practical applications, roles, and scaling. This course provides Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master certification, 16 PDU's toward PMP recertification or 16 PDU's toward PMI-ACP certification. The course will be held at the Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Robert A. Vance Academic Center, 1615 Stanley Street, New Britain, CT 06050. Registration/Networking to start at 7:30 am on both days. The course topics will include:
Total course contact training time is 16 hours spread across 2 days and are worth 16 PDU’s. |
| Location: | Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), New Britain, CT |
| Fees: | Early Bird cost is $950 through May 22, 2013, and increases to $1,050 on May 23rd. Instructional materials and case study are provided along with a continental breakfast, lunch, beverages and snacks. |
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Job Club
Friday, Jun 7, 2013 |
Networking As Part of Your Job Search Life Cycle
Breakout Sessions: Put Theory Into Practice |
| Speaker: | Chris Hanson |
| Location: |
Town of Greenburgh Offices (White Plains, NY) 177 Hillside Ave, 2nd Fl Training Rm White Plains, NY, 10603 |
| Misc: | For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
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Chapter Meeting
Tuesday |
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Annual Business Meeting |
| Speaker: | Bill Cusano, creator of Cusano Marketing - The Story Store
Bill Cusano, creator of Cusano Marketing - The Story Store, lost his job in 2007. Suddenly his time was his own. Immediately, he changed his daily routine, beginning with something inspiring and motivating. His approach was simply to focus one hour a day on whatever he wanted. Today, that hour has grown into a business and a vocation. He took his loves of video production, meeting new people, writing, studying, and building teams, and developed a marketing business around his lifestyle. He has a growing list of clients for whom he creates videos, formats books for publication, and manages content for websites and mailings. Bill is well respected for his generosity in effectively sharing how practicing the Art of Networking can positively impact our careers. |
| Vendor Corner: | Academy Leadership Thomas Deierlein, (917) 287-5961 tdeierlein@academyleadership.com - AND - Strategic Project Leadership Dr. Aaron Shenhar |
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| Location: |
The Royal Palace (White Plains, NY) 77 Knollwood Road, Town of Greenburgh, in the Greenburgh Shopping Plaza next to Cinema 100. Phone: 914-289-1988 | Directions |
| Fees: | $20 Westchester Chapter Members, $25 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. |
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Job Club
Friday, Jun 21, 2013 |
The Networking Advantage - Three Step Tune-Up --
Additional activities to be announced. |
| Speaker: | Carl Gessman |
| Location: |
Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
| Misc: | For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
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Breakfast Roundtable
Tuesday |
Vendor Management Managing vendors and contractors on your projects |
| Facilitated By: | Doreen DePass, Mary Gilmartin, BRT Program Manager |
| Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive (White Plains, NY) 108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, ground level cafeteria | Directions |
| Fees: | None. Breakfast is available for purchase if you desire. |
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Job Club
Friday, Jul 19, 2013 |
The Trampoline Effect: Staying in Touch with your Competent Confident Self
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| Speaker: | Judy Garfinkel |
| Location: |
Fordham Westchester (West Harrison, NY) 400 Westchester Ave., Room 142 West Harrison, NY 10604 |
| Misc: | For more information see the Job Club's Meetup.com page. |
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