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After that last VTL meeting, there was a lot of discussion about changing up our format a little. The idea is to balance our “presentation” model with a more round-table, peer-learning model.
By popular demand (believe it or not) our first topic will be developing an IT budget. With it being early in 2012, this is very timely. (more…)
Our Topic
“Portfolio Management”
Graeme Byrne, enterprise project management and MS Project super-guru will discuss portfolio management and how it applies to your business. (more…)
We have some fantastic speakers lined up for the next few Vancouver Technology Leaders meetings. I’ve already lined up speakers for September, November, January and maybe even March’s events!
This month we’re focusing on strategic business analysis, a core skill for growing IT leaders. Andrew Kowalewski will be leading an interactive discussion on the evolution of a strategic business analyst. (more…)
It’s been a great summer, but with the coming of September, it’s time to get back to work! I’ve been busy in the background planning several things for the Vancouver Technology Leaders.
Event Management
Linkedin is terrible for managing events. I’m currently considering moving the group over to Meetup.com for their much more powerful event management interface. There’s a minor cost ($60/year) to use their system, but I think it will more than be worth it for simplicity. The downside is that people will need a meetup.com account to RSVP for events. Yes, yet ANOTHER account.
Linkedin would still be used for verification (a link to your linkedin profile would be required to join).
If anyone has comments or thoughts, please let me know!
By request, the June event will be focused on working with recruiters. We’re arranging to have a number of recruiters on hand as an informal panel.
Robert Half Technologies will also be presenting their annual salary survey.
Date: Wednesday, June 22 @ 5:30. Presentation starts at 6.
Location: TBA – You must be a member to attend.
Recruiters: We have space for a limited number of recruiters to join us for this event. Please contact me if you’re interested.
Questions for the Panel: Please post some of your questions for the panel in the discussion thread for this event.
RSVPs are required. Attendance is limited to members of the Vancouver Technology Leaders group on Linkedin. Want to join? Click here.
UPDATE: The Canucks Stanley Cup Finals schedule has been released. If there is a game 7, we will be rescheduling this event to June 22nd! – DONE!
Join the Vancouver Technology Leaders for our April event. After the last couple spectacular roundtable-discussion meetings, this one will be a simpler open meeting.
As an ice breaker, there will be two questions to cover during your introduction. The goal is to create opportunities for conversations and relationships within the team.
1. What major projects am I working on in the next 6 months?
2. What are my weaknesses (where do I need help)?
Where and When
Wednesday, April 20th 2011 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Location is in the Vancouver Technology Leaders discussion. You must be a member to attend!
The group will be ordering pizza and soft drinks, and sharing the bill (probably around $10 per person). Please let me know if you’d like to participate.
RSVPs are required. Attendance is limited to members of the Vancouver Technology Leaders group on Linkedin. Want to join? Click here.
Last weeks’ Vancouver Technology Leaders meeting with John Hughes was a huge success. Over a dozen attendees attendees spent the evening discussing successful leadership strategies with John. If you haven’t done so already, go grab yourself a copy of John’s book, Haunting the CEO, and follow him on Twitter (@CIO2CEO).
Watching the way the group interacted was especially important for me. Everyone, from the newest leader to the most senior, was involved in the conversation and clearly had many takeaways. The meeting highlighted the value of our group and the importance of peer mentoring.
I can’t wait for our future meetings and to continue to broaden our group. New or emerging leaders – don’t be afraid to join us!
Thank you all.
Join the Vancouver Technology Leaders group on March 23rd for an interactive discussion with John D. Hughes, CIO, technology leadership coach and author of Haunting the CEO.
Subject: “What Successful IT Leaders Do” round-table discussion
When: March 23rd, from 5:30 to 8 PM (discussion starts at 6)
RSVP here. Please note you must be a member of the Vancouver Technology Leaders group to RSVP.
John has requested that this be an intimate and interactive discussion. Space is VERY limited for this event (maximum of 15 attendees). RSVPs are required.
The February Vancouver Technology Leaders meeting will be on February 16th.
Victoria Deboon of Robert Half Technologies will be hosting an interactive discussion based on two of RH’s popular seminars:
Managing a Multi-generational workforce
Rearranging priorities and goals for their professional lives – presentation addresses the most notable changes it the workplace in the wake of the recession and lesions learned by both employees and hiring managers. (it explores generational behaviors and gaps in the workplace and advise on how to manage and retain talented employee teams of all generations both now and in the future
Managing through change
The ability to lead and manage through challenging times is critical to a firms long term success
This should be a great session, with lots of relevant information to technology leaders everywhere.
When: Wednesday, Feb 16th from 5:30 to 8pm. Presentation starts at 6pm.
Please RSVP by commenting on the thread filed under PROMOTIONS on Linkedin. We limited space, so we will be restricting the number of attendees to this event.
Administrative bit: We’re looking for you input on how to best run these events. Please see this thread: http://linkd.in/dLIWCP and help us out!
Thank you and I hope to see you all next month!
Announcing the first Vancouver Technology Leaders event of 2011!
Let’s start the year off with a great step forward, networking and learning from other technology leaders. This will be an open event (no set subject), with a quick “around the table” to introduce everyone and break the ice (maybe a question or two). We’ve had a couple events like this, and they’ve been great.
Wednesday, January 19th, 2011
5:30 PM to 8 PM (ish)
RSVP please by joining our LinkedIn group and commenting on this thread so we can ensure we have enough space.
Future events: The dates for February and March are set. Please see this thread for details. http://linkd.in/eCxpom
I look forward to seeing everyone there!
