— meeting key individuals, value of networking, improved project performance

Speaker: Jeff Richardson, CTO Empowered Alliances
Meeting Date: Thursday, May 6, 2010
Time: 6:00 pm Networking; 6:30 pm Management Forum/Guided Networking; 7:00 pm dinner; 7:30 pm Presentation
Location: Ramada, Sunnyvale

Summary:
Management Forum / Guided Networking: Bring Your Management Challenge; Arrive by 6:30 PM to join this exciting Management Forum. Following informal networking is a guided discussion typically related to the topic of the evening’s after dinner talk, or of general Technology Management interest.
Light Dinner: This month we’re continuing with our light dinner format — typically sandwiches, salad, drinks, and cookie or similar light dinner.

Presentation: Secrets of Successful Networking: Professional Networking for Engineering Professionals
This interactive Secrets of Successful Networking workshop will demonstrate a more effective strategy for meeting key individuals that can add value to you and your project. This workshop will provide you with tools and techniques along with a customizable process that will generate immediate results. His fun and engaging workshop approach will rejuvenate your perspective on the value of the networking as a tool for solving difficult problems and allow you to create a more effective strategy for accelerated job search or improved project performance.

Workshop Objectives:
1.Evaluate the impact of new networking principles on your networking activities
2.Understand key components of an effective networking strategy

Workshop Content:
 – Creating New Connections
 – Key Principles for Building an Influential Network
 – Developing Your Networking Strategic Plan

Bio:
Jeff Richardson has an unmatched passion for teamwork as demonstrated by his years of consulting/training experience with entrepreneurial startups, high tech companies and outdoor teambuilding. He has been presenting Secrets of Successful Networking seminars for over 6 years for several thousand professionals while adapting the core message to meet the specific needs of the various organizations. As an educator, Jeff was one of the lead instructional designer for Stanford’s Advanced Project Management Program, in addition to designing and teaching courses at Boston University, and UC Santa Cruz – Extension as well as corporations like Cisco, Symantec, Intuit, Texas Instruments, Raytheon to name a few.

Mr. Richardson has a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a MS in OD & Change Management. Check out his website at www.EmpoweredAlliances.com.

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What others have said about Jeff’s Presentations…“The networking events conducted by Jeff were very innovative allowing all participants to interact with multiple groups of people. His high energy level and quick wit made it very interesting for all participants. We would definitely invite him back at our events and would highly recommend him to other organizations.”

-Eashwar, Programs Director for PMI Association Silicon Valley