PMI-SOC Monthly Meeting

Speaker: Dr. John A. Estrella,
Topic: Social Networking Strategy: Contact, Connect and Collaborate with Component Members
Location: Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King Street
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

What happens when you combine a million miles of global research with 30 years of practical business experience, and set out to create a leader's "to-do" list for success?
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

Participants will earn 1 PDU