PMI-SOC Monthly Meeting
Thursday, February 25, 2010

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Speaker:     Dr. John A. Estrella,
Topic:         Social Networking Strategy: Contact, Connect and Collaborate with Component Members
Date:          Thursday, February 25, 2010
Time:           6:00 pm
Location:     Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King Street

This event is sponsored by Business Improvement Architects (BIA) 

Our Refreshment Sponsor is Humber College

Overview:

Are you familiar with social networking Web sites? Do you have accounts in LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter? Would you like to know how you can leverage the social media phenomenon to contact, connect and collaborate with component members? Join us for an intense, fast-paced presentation where you will learn to:

• Surf the social networking scene

• Recognize potential risks and rewards

• Connect and collaborate with colleagues

• Nurture your hunger for information

• Stay on top of your profession

Speaker Profile:
Dr. John A. Estrella, CMC, PMP, CBAP, CTFL, CSTE, specializes in helping senior management deliver large and complex IT projects. John worked on various consulting engagements for some of the world's most respected organizations in Asia, North America and Europe.

In addition to his management consulting career, he shares his unique and rare blend of expertise by authoring books and courses in project management, business analysis and software testing which are available in Canada, U.S., U.K., France, Sweden, Japan, India and other countries.

An eloquent and engaging speaker, he quickly connects with his audiences by presenting personal experiences, practical examples and simple recommendations.

John was awarded a scholarship by the Project Management Institute (PMI) Educational Foundation for his doctoral studies. He is a member of PMI, CMC-Canada, IIBA, ASQ, CAPS, NSA, IFFPS, IAC and TASSQ.

On the personal side, he is a husband, father, Scout leader, martial artist, marathon runner, triathlete, scuba diver and avid outdoor person.

Agenda:
6:00 p.m.  - Networking, Registration
6:40 p.m.  - Announcements 
7:00 p.m. -  Presentation
8:00p.m. -   Presentation ends

Please note: No food will be served at this event!

Participants will earn 1 PDU 

Cost:
$15.00 + GST for Non PMI-SOC Members         
Presentation: *FREE* for SOC Members

Please note: Reservations must be made by Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at 12:00 noon, reservations after this time are subject to availability.

Cancellations must be received 48 hours prior to the event, send your cancellation notice to events@soc.pmi.on.ca. The person making the reservation is responsible for all charges