2005-2006 Chapter Event Details |
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Breakfast
Roundtable |
"Sweat the Details? PM
and the Little Things" |
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108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains Directions |
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Fees: |
Meeting is held in the cafeteria on the ground level and breakfast is available for purchase if you desire. |
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Description: |
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Chapter
Meeting
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Meeting Sponsored by Pacific Edge Software |
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5:30 |
Networking, buffet dinner, vendor and recruiter access. |
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6:15 |
Chapter business and announcements. |
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6:45 |
Guest Speaker |
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7:30 |
Meet the speaker, continued networking, buffet, vendor and recruiter. |
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7:45 |
PMO SIG meeting hosted by Dave Morgen |
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Topic:
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"The Needs Assessment Process, Project Selection & Approval Process, and the Role of the Program Management Office" | |
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Speaker:
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Linda P. Dowdell, PMP, PMOP, MS, MBA joined JPMorganChase in 1999 after working for Verizon (Bell Atlantic), where she served as Local Area Network Operations Manager with project management and finance responsibilities. Prior to Verizon, Linda worked at Xerox Corporation, where she served as LAN Manager, Business/Systems Analyst with project management and finance responsibilities. Linda started her technical and business career as a Business and Computer instructor in several business schools in NYC. Linda has taught Computer Science college credit courses at Fordham University, Rose Hill Campus (part-time) for nine years and is currently is the list of adjunct instructors. She has also taught at Pace University (corporate level) and other NYC business schools. She is a Public speaker at conferences and chapter meetings and author of a recent article called ?Recognizing project teams in a remote environment.? Linda has been a featured speaker on project management related topics at JPMorganChase Career Services and the Westchester PMI chapter. She currently serves as Public Relations Program Manager and Breakfast Roundtable Program Manager for the PMI Westchester Chapter. | |
| Vendor Corner: | Pacific Edge Software hosted by Pattie Robinson, Senior Account Executive, Long Branch, NJ (732) 263-1418 pattie.robinson@pacificedge.com, and John Farina, Director of Sales Engineering, Cranberry, NJ, (908) 492-3767, john.farina@pacificedge.com, www.pacificedge.com | |
| Career Corner: | Alden Information Technology Staffing hosted by Karin Prah, Vice President, Recruiting, kprah@aldenstaffing.com 914-253-6622 or 203-402-0500 ext 109 | |
| Location: | Eldorado West, 460 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, across the street from the Double Tree Inn, 914-332-5838 | Map It | |
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Breakfast
Roundtable |
PMP Recertification facilitated by Linda Dowdell |
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Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains Directions |
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Fees: |
Meeting is held in the cafeteria on the ground level and breakfast is available for purchase if you desire. |
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Description: |
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Chapter
Meeting
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Meeting Sponsored by Sogeti USA LLC |
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5:30 |
Networking, buffet dinner, vendor and recruiter access. |
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6:15 |
Chapter business and announcements and raffle for valuable prizes |
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6:45 |
Guest Speaker |
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7:30 |
Meet the speaker, continued networking, buffet, vendor and recruiter. |
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7:45 |
PMO SIG meeting hosted by Dave Morgen |
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Topic:
The Sogeti Team |
"The PM's Increasing Role in the Realm of Compliance" Many companies are facing a broad and deep array of regulations for which they must demonstrate compliance. In many cases, such as the Sarbanes ? Oxley Act, Basel 2, HIPPA, U.S. Patriot Act and the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, it is imperative that a documented and effective controls framework be implemented. Furthermore, expanded regulations are being thrust on organizations that also require enhanced information technology controls, improved IT Governance and better process management. Simply stated, the process of regulatory compliance is now becoming a critical facet of business operations and IT has the potential to be critical enabler of the compliance process. This seminar will describe Enterprise Project Management?s (EPM) role in Regulatory Compliance. We will discuss compliance in general and, specifically, the Project Manager?s role to establish a control structure for application and initiatives that are scope-relevant to compliance. We will also explain what IT management processes are fundamental to the organization?s controls; Why more regulations are forthcoming and what they mean to the IT and PM professional; The importance of IT quality assurance and controls as regards compliance; The importance of the Project Manager?s role in assuring that a controls framework is in place and effective; Why technology for compliance is important, including EPM tools; and What to look for in technology to support compliance activities. | |
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Speaker:
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David Sides, VP, Sogeti USA LLC Project Delivery and Compliance Services, 845-691-1477, david.sides@sogeti.com, PMP since 1999; PMI R.E.P. 20+ years in IT, domestic and international Program and Project Management, and Business Process Improvement consulting across multiple verticals, including Financial, Banking, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Transportation. Specialist in developing and implementing PMOs, project, program, and portfolio process improvement programs, project management curriculum creation and delivery. Developer and trainer in OPM3 ProductSuite; To be certified as Assessor and Consultant March, 2006. Creator and facilitator of highly-successful PMP Prep Program that has produced over 150 PMPs. Available for speaking, training, and consulting engagements through Sogeti. | |
| Vendor Corner: | Sogeti USA LLC Project Delivery and Compliance Services, 212-328-7800, http://www.sogeti.com/ | |
| Career Corner: | Ashish Dhir, Recruiting Manager, 516-410-0441, New York, ashish.dhir@us.sogeti.com, http://www.sogeti.com/ | |
| Location: | Eldorado West, 460 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, across the street from the Double Tree Inn, 914-332-5838 | Map It | |
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Breakfast
Roundtable |
Time Management |
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Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains Directions |
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Fees: |
$4.00 for a full
"cafeteria style breakfast". Attendees should allow time to get |
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Description: |
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Chapter Meeting
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Meeting sponsored by OnDemand Software, http://www.ondemandgk.com/ |
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5:30 |
Networking, buffet dinner, vendor and recruiter access. |
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6:15 |
Chapter business and announcements. |
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6:30 |
Guest Speaker |
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7:30 |
Meet the speaker, continued networking, buffet, vendor and recruiter. |
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7:45 |
PMO SIG meeting hosted by Dave Morgen, topic: Choosing the Right Type of PMO |
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Topic: Meeting Pictures (filenames begin with p411...)
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"Strategic Project Leadership" Strategic Project Leadership? is a new approach to project management that is focusing projects on creating value, competitive advantage and winning in the marketplace. This approach is being implemented by leading organizations with a great level of success. Strategic Project Leadership is based on the realization that project management is evolving, and it will be completely different than it has been in the last fifty years. In the traditional way, project managers and teams are typically focused on getting the job done, meeting time and budget goals, and achieving technical specifications. Strategic Project Leadership, or SPL, provides a research-based more modern view. It suggests that projects are done for business results and value creation, and just ?getting the job done? is not enough. Furthermore, projects differ and ?one size does not fit all.? You must therefore adapt the right project to the right level of technology and other variables, which are often overlooked in the traditional mindset. While timely delivery is critical to business, it must be complemented with the right strategic business focus. As our research shows, the strategic approach not only leads to better business results, but also contributes to better time and budget delivery. This lecture will provide a mindset, a framework, and a practical, step-by-step approach on how to connect project management to value creation and how to turn projects into powerful competitive weapons. The presentation will conclude by discussing the transformation process of the company?s projects from the traditional approach to the strategic approach. |
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Dr. Aaron J. Shenhar, Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management, Stevens Institute of Technology, is a world leader in project management and technology management scholarship, a consultant, lecturer, and teacher. He is the Institute Professor of Management and the founder of the Project Management Program at Stevens Institute of Technology. He is also a visiting professor at Tel-Aviv University and the Technion in Israel. He was named, ?Engineering Manager of the Year,? by the Engineering Management Society of IEEE in 2000, and was the first recipient of the PMI Research Achievement Award in 2003. Dr. Shenhar is a Fellow and Member of the Science Council of NASA USRA Center for Program and Project Management Research. Prior to his academic career, he has been involved in managing projects, innovation, R&D, and high technology businesses for almost 20 years. Working for the Israel defense industry, he participated in all phases of engineering and management -- from project manager up through the highest executive posts. As executive at Rafael, the Armament Development Authority of Israel, he was appointed Corporate Vice President, Human Resources, and later, President of the Electronic Systems Division. In his second career in academia, Dr. Shenhar's work focuses on research, teaching, and consulting in project management, strategic project leadership, technology and innovation management, product development, and the leadership of professionals in technology-based organizations. He is serving as a consultant to major corporations such as 3M, Honeywell, AT&T, Trane, Dow Jones & Co., US Army, NASA, Compaq, BMG Entertainment, Lockheed Martin, and Israel Aircraft Industry. With more than 150 publications to his credit, his writings have influenced project management research and education throughout the world. Dr. Shenhar holds five academic degrees in engineering, statistics, and management, including a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University. | |
| Vendor Corner: | OnDemand Software hosted by Zack Morin, Regional Account Executive, King of Prussia, PA, 413-567-2009, Zack.Morin@globalknowledge.com, http://www.ondemandgk.com/ | |
| Career Corner: | Alden Associates | |
| Location: | Eldorado West, 460 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, across the street from the Double Tree Inn, 914-332-5838 | Map It | |
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Breakfast
Roundtable |
Project Tools Continued - Web Portal, efax, palm pilot, e-room, webinar |
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Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains Directions |
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Fees: |
$4.00 for a full
"cafeteria style breakfast". Attendees should allow time to get |
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Description: |
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Chapter
Meeting Meeting Pictures (filenames begin with p309...)
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Meeting sponsored by MKS |
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5:30 |
Networking, buffet dinner, vendor and recruiter access. |
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6:15 |
Chapter business and announcements. |
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6:45 |
Guest Speaker |
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7:30 |
Meet the speaker, continued networking, buffet, vendor and recruiter. |
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7:45 |
PMO SIG meeting - Topic: "Metrics", hosted by Dave Morgen |
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Topic: |
"Demystifying the Management Dashboard" What is a management dashboard? Why do we need them?Who uses them? How do we build one? Managing projects throughout the software development lifecycle depends on making timely decisions based on current information. In this session presented by Jim Winder, iTegrity Group LLC and , we will see how a management dashboard presents value-based information to relevant roles in an easily accessible location. The session will include a live demonstration of the creation of a management dashboard. |
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Tracy Moore is an Application Engineer for MKS Inc, where she is responsible for assisting clients in evaluating and implementing MKS's solution for application lifecycle management. She began her career at MKS as a customer support representative and then transitioned after four years to the services team where she spent two years. Prior to MKS, Tracy worked as a software developer at LivePage Corporation. She is a graduate from the University of Waterloo with a Bachelor degree in Mathematics, and has recently received her ITIL Foundation certificate, http://www.mks.com/ | |
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MKS hosted by Krissie Kueffner, Regional Sales Manager, New York, 800-633-1235 ext 5129, Kris.Kueffner@mks.com, http://www.mks.com/ |
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| Career Corner: |
TEKsystems hosted by Technical Recruiter Cate Mott, cmott@teksystems.com, 203.447.8341, Fax 203.447.8391, www.TEKsystems.com |
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| Location: | Eldorado West, 460 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, across the street from the Double Tree Inn, 914-332-5838 | Map It | |
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Breakfast
Roundtable |
Project Tools - Web Portal, efax, palm pilot, e-room, webinar |
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Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains Directions |
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Fees: |
$4.00 for a full
"cafeteria style breakfast". Attendees should allow time to get |
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Description: |
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Chapter
Meeting
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Agenda |
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5:30 |
Networking, buffet dinner, vendor and recruiter access. |
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6:15 |
Chapter business and announcements. |
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6:45 |
Guest Speaker |
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7:30 |
Meet the speaker, continued networking, buffet, vendor and recruiter. |
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7:45 |
PMO SIG meeting - Topic: "Marketing the PMO", hosted by Dave Morgen |
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Topic: |
SWEAT THE DETAILS? |
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Speaker: |
Anita Wilton spent 30 years as an I/T professional. She has been a PM for 16 years and certified by PMI and IBM for the past 12 years. Anita worked for IBM since 1982. Her assignments ranged from managing multi-million dollar outsourcing projects in a variety of industries to shorter more visible ?troubled projects.? Although shorter in duration, these projects really tested her PM skills. Anita recently retired from IBM and is now a PM consultant and trainer. Anita taught PM classes at IBM, Pace, and Fordham Universities. Two years ago she began teaching the PMP Study class for Westchester PMI. |
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ESI International hosted Paul Kaplan, Business Development Manager, New York, NY, (212) 201-5417, PKaplan@esi-intl.com, http://www.esi-intl.com/ |
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| Career Corner: |
Hyatt Leader hosted by Ileana Garcia, Business Development Manager, NYC, (212) 993-8010, cel (917) 763-4810, igarcia@hyattleader.com |
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| Location: | Eldorado West, 460 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, across the street from the Double Tree Inn, 914-332-5838 | Map It | |
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Breakfast
Roundtable |
Project Scheduling Guest Facilitator - Everett Dickson Everett Dickson lives and works in White Plains, NY. His early start was in sales as national account manager for Digital Equipment Corporation and later for Prime Computer, Inc. leading a sales team. He had to develop many of the multitasking skills a project manager needs to remain effective and productive. In 1990 he started a computer consulting firm focused on the support of CAD/CAM users and helping individual clients develop the skills needed to manage in a multitasking environment. During that time he also taught Introduction to Computers and Computer Decision Making at Westchester Community College for several years. In 1993 he broadened the focus of his consulting business to help train individuals to be more proficient in using computers, both for general computer use and to manage projects. Over the last ten years, Everett has trained countless clients in Project Management skills and specifically in the use of the Microsoft Project program. Everett's experience ranges from managing the project for a hostile takeover of a Fortune 1000 firm in a 5 business days to new product development for both computer software and hardware products. |
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Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains Directions |
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Fees: |
$4.00 for a full
"cafeteria style breakfast". Attendees should allow time to get |
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Description: |
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Chapter
Meeting
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Meeting Sponsored by Sogeti USA LLC |
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5:30 |
Networking, buffet dinner, vendor and recruiter access. |
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6:15 |
Chapter business and announcements. |
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6:45 |
Guest Speaker |
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7:30 |
Meet the speaker, continued networking, buffet, vendor and recruiter. |
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8:00 |
PMO SIG meeting hosted by Dave Morgen |
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Topic: Meeting Pictures (filenames begin with p112?..)
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"Raise Your PMO?s Effectiveness to a Higher Level" ? Are you looking to improve the value benefits of your Program Management Office (PMO)? ? What business benefits are achievable through more effective project management? ? What can you do to get better results with the same people and budget? ? Have you organized a Program Management Office (PMO) and still wonder why the results aren?t better? ? Would you like to learn how to make it more effective? ? Are you confused or frustrated by ineffective tools and complex methodologies? ? Are you considering the implementation of a PMO? ? 25 powerful ideas that will create value for your company through a PMO ? Examples of how PMO success was achieved and the attributes of a value-enhancing PMO ? How to address the gap between your PMO today and where it could be |
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David Sides, VP, Sogeti USA LLC Project Delivery and Compliance Services, 845-691-1477, david.sides@sogeti.com, PMP since 1999; PMI R.E.P. 20+ years in IT, domestic and international Program and Project Management, and Business Process Improvement consulting across multiple verticals, including Financial, Banking, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunications, Automotive, and Transportation. Specialist in developing and implementing PMOs, project, program, and portfolio process improvement programs, project management curriculum creation and delivery. Developer and trainer in OPM3 ProductSuite; To be certified as Assessor and Consultant March, 2006. Creator and facilitator of highly-successful PMP Prep Program that has produced over 150 PMPs. Available for speaking, training, and consulting engagements through Sogeti. |
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| Vendor Corner & Career Corner: |
Alec Schwartz, VP, Sogeti
USA LLC Project
Delivery and Compliance Services, 212-328-7703, |
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| Location: | Eldorado West, 460 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, across the street from the Double Tree Inn, 914-332-5838 | Map It | |
| Fees: | $15 Westchester Chapter Members, $20 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. | |
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Chapter
Meeting
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Agenda |
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5:30 |
Networking, buffet dinner, vendor and recruiter access. |
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6:15 |
Chapter business and announcements. |
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6:45 |
Guest Speaker |
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7:30 |
Meet the speaker, continued networking, buffet, vendor and recruiter. |
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8:00 |
PMO SIG meeting hosted by Dave Morgen |
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Topic: Pictures (filenames begin with pc08?..) |
"Behaviors to Master When Dealing with Your Leaders". Just because you have a leadership role doesn?t mean you are living up to your manager's expectations. Not only will Neal identify what your boss expects from you ?but he will articulate what you expect from those under your direction. The following day Neal will be offering our constituents a full day seminar. |
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Speaker:
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Neal Whitten, PMP, is a popular speaker, trainer, consultant, mentor, and author in the areas of both project management and employee development. He has written over 80 articles for professional magazines including PM Network, and is the author of five books of which his newest book is Neal Whitten?s No-Nonsense Advice for Successful Projects. |
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| Vendor Corner: |
First Impression Career Services hosted by
Anne-Marie Ditta, CEIP, CPRW, CCMC, Tuckahoe, NY, |
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| Career Corner: | Software Guidance & Assistance hosted by Hakim Vanderburg, Hartsdale, NY, 914-681-0500, fax:914-681-0728, http://www.sgainc.com | |
| Location: | Eldorado West, 460 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, across the street from the Double Tree Inn, 914-332-5838 | Map It | |
| Fees: | $15 Westchester Chapter Members, $20 Non-Westchester Chapter Members. | |
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Breakfast
Roundtable |
"Project Management Financial Series continued" Location: 108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains |
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Location: |
108 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains Directions |
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Fees: |
$4.00 for a full
"cafeteria style breakfast". Attendees should allow time to get |
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Description: |
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Chapter Meeting
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