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Chapter News, Upcoming and Recent Events
2010
BGS DC Alumni Chapter's Inaugural Leadership Week
The
BGS DC Alumni Chapter invites you to its
Inaugural Leadership Events:
February
16th 2010: George Mason University, Fairfax
VA
February
18th 2010: George Washington University,
Washington DC
Schedule
for each evening:
• 6.00
- 6.30 PM : Reception with light hors d'oeuvres
• 6.30
- 7.45 PM: Speaker Presentation + Q&A
• 7.45
– 8.00 PM : Thank You & BGS Announcements
Event
details
Leadership
Event - 1 of 2 (Location: Fairfax, VA)
When:
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at 6PM
Topic:
Positive Leadership In Project Management - The Importance of
Connective Leadership Where: George Mason University,
Johnson Center - Meeting Room C , 4400 University Dr,
Fairfax, VA 22030
(GMU
shuttle service can be availed: http://shuttle.gmu.edu/)
RSVP:
If you plan to attend, please RSVP at the link below [top
right section under RSVPs]:
http://events.linkedin.com/Positive-Leadership-Project-Management/pub/195232
Abstract:
This presentation addresses the challenges of project leadership
and the connection between leadership and the project manager.
Leadership is discussed from the business point of view as well
as the project point of view. The presentation is designed to
encourage additional thought about what is generally accepted
to be the characteristics of an effective leader and provides
the attendee with references, inspirational quotes, and insights
in a positive and thought provoking session. The objective of
the presentation is to clearly define the importance of positive
and connective leadership and differentiate between the styles
of direct, relational, and instrumental leadership styles and
their effect during project implementation. The presentation
will also provide useful techniques and suggestions for self
development to improve or enhance the leadership qualities of
project managers.
Speaker
Bio: Frank P. Saladis,
PMP, is a Consultant and Instructor / Facilitator within the
project management profession. He is a Project
Management Professional and has been a featured presenter at
the Project Management Institute ® Annual Symposiums and
World Congresses and many other project management events. Mr.
Saladis is a graduate of the PMI Leadership Institute Masters
Class and has held several positions within The Project Management
Institute including President of the NYC Chapter, President
of the Assembly of Chapter Presidents and Chair of the Education
and Training Specific Interest Group. Mr. Saladis the editor
of the internationally distributed newsletter for allPM.com,
and is the author of several project management books and numerous
articles about project leadership. Mr. Saladis is the originator
of International Project Management Day and was recognized as
PMI Person of the Year for 2006.
Leadership
Event - 2 of 2 (Location: Washington, DC)
When:
Thursday, February 18, 2010 at 6PM
Topic:
Strategy Development and Implementation
Where:
George Washington University, Duques Hall Room 453 (Foggy
Bottom metro)
2201
G St Nw, Washington, DC 20052
RSVP:
If you plan to attend, please RSVP at the link below [top
right section under RSVPs]:
http://events.linkedin.com/Strategy-Development-Implementation/pub/195222
Abstract:
In business school, we all learned how to develop and implement
a strategy. When it comes to practical application, though,
we usually do not see a CEO or VP whipping up a quick Porter’s
5-forces Model to develop his/her company’s strategy.
So, whether you have the budget to hire McKinsey or not, what
are the critical items to keep in mind for both developing and
implementing an effective strategy? Join the Washington,
DC chapter of BGS on February 18th to learn the practical steps
that you can use to:
-
Develop and implement a strategy in your organization,
-
Evaluate the consultants who are supporting you in strategy
development/implementation
-
Learn from the experiences/questions of other seminar participants
Speaker
Bios:
Ingar
Grev is the CEO and Head Strategic Coach of The Growth Coach®
- National Capital Region (www.DCGrowthCoach.com),
a strategic coaching and consulting firm with clients ranging
from $500K in sales to $200M in sales. Ingar has 20 years of
experience as a leader in Fortune 500 companies (Raytheon and
Verizon), start-ups (Covad Communications), the military (nuclear
submarine officer in the US Navy), academia (instructor at the
Naval Academy), and volunteer organizations. A writer on strategy
topics, Ingar was a featured columnist throughout 2008 for the
"Business Smarts" feature of The Washington Business
Journal. He speaks throughout the United States on different
aspects of strategic business leadership. Ingar holds an MBA
from the Robert H. Smith School of Business (University of Maryland)
with Beta Gamma Sigma honors, an MS in Systems Engineering from
the University of Maryland, and a BS in Systems Engineering
from the US Naval Academy in Annapolis – where he also
lettered in Varsity Football and currently serves as Class President.
He also is a Trustee for the 50,000+ member US Naval Academy
Alumni Association, where he also recently served on the CEO
Search Committee. He was the Vice President of the Beta Gamma
Sigma Washington, DC chapter in 2008.
William
Millward is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Addx
Corporation. Bill
brings more than 30 years of experience in running organizations
that achieve mission results. Since Addx was founded, the company
has worked with public and private sector clients to help create
greater efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. His previous
experience includes a distinguished U.S. Navy career, highlighted
by warship command, early design of network-centric warfare
concepts and the naval nuclear power program. Following his
naval career, he directed Arthur Andersen's Office of Government
Services' knowledge management practice. As an expert in knowledge
management, risk assessment and operational services, he is
a former Adjunct Professor for George Washington University's
advanced knowledge management studies.
Recent Events
- May 14, 2009: Essential Project Investment
Governance and Reporting - Improving the Value of Your Work
Result
- June 18, 2009: Leadership and Success
- July 16, 2009: M&A Forum – A Practical
Look at Buying and Selling a Company
- August 20, 2009: Writing Resumes Like a Pro!
- September 17, 2009: eXtensible Business Reporting
Language (XBRL)
- October 15, 2009: Intellectual Property
Trends
- November 9, 2009: BGS Happy Hour
- November 12, 2009: Turning Around Troubled
Projects
- December 7, 2009: International
Tax and Transfer Pricing
Washington,
DC Chapter information:
- Join
our LinkedIn Group by going to: http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/74530/3FC11C38DBFD
- Mark your calendars.
BGS DC Chapter meetings are tentatively scheduled for third
Thursday of each month at 6.30pm. Location TBD. Check our
website for updates.
For more information
on the DC chapter or to get involved, contact Chapter President
Sandeep Khanna at- sandeepkhanna_pmp@yahoo.com
Washington
D.C. Area Alumni Chapter Officers
President - Sandeep Khanna - sandeepkhanna_pmp@yahoo.com
Vice President - Brian Roberts - br9801@gmail.com
Secretary - Christine Clark - christineconstance@gmail.com
Treasurer - Suzanne Cole - suzannemcole@gmail.com
MEMBERSHIP:
To download an application
for membership, please go to http://www.betagammasigma.org/pdfs/alum_app.pdf
and return it to the central office:
Beta Gamma Sigma
125 Weldon Parkway
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:
Sandeep Khanna
sandeepkhanna_pmp@yahoo.com
