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by Lauren Womack, PR Manager
Did you wake up one morning and realize you are the project manager of every project you're involved in? Have you ever needed to quantify and articulate your value as a team member? Do you think you might like to take on a larger leadership role in your organization?
Come eat, drink, and think about "Quality from the Top: The role of Value Analysis for Project Management in Technical Communications"! In this presentation executive consultant, David Lanners, MBA, PMP, starts our program year with a light-hearted look at the serious subjects of:
Mr. Lanners, a graduate of the Harvard Business School and self-described graduate of the School of Hard Knocks, specializes in helping senior executives and business owners build successful project-driven organizations. When asked what our community will be able to take away from his presentation, he replied, "Those who must get projects completed on time to support communications programs will find this presentation most helpful because it highlights important principles in interesting and memorable ways."
Our fearless leader, LSC President Dr. Jackie Damrau, says, "Project management is a key element in the field of technical communication. We all can use project management skills to keep our projects on task."
You know she's right! Come and join your peers at the Crowne Plaza in Addison (corner of Beltline and Proton) for fun and networking as we learn new skills to improve our performances and careers.
Join us on September 9th at the Crowne Plaza in Addison and meet your new Lone Star Community officers and council members and new and returning community members!
Registration and networking begin at 5:45 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins at 7:30 p.m. Dinner costs $20 for STC members and $25 for non-members. The program is FREE, but does require a registration. Registration deadline is 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2004. You may register by calling 972-558-1622 or visiting the LSC website.
If you will be joining us, the menu selections are:
Regular Menu |
Vegetarian Menu |
Spinach Salad Bacon Chicken served with a Mushroom Cheese Sauce Roasted Red Potatoes Fresh Seasonal Vegetables Brownie Mountain |
Spinach Salad Angel Hair Pasta with Asparagus and Mushroom Artichoke Sauce Brownie mountain |
Make your plans now to hear these fantastic speakers!
Date/Location |
Speaker/Event |
Topic |
October 14, 2004 Crowne Plaza |
Andrea Ames, STC President |
"I'm Senior, Now What Do I Do? Go Into Management? Change Careers? - How Information Architecture and Strategy Can Revitalize Your Technical Career and Enhance Your Value" She's our President people; this should be good! |
Novemer 11, 2004 DFW Airport Marriott |
Elisa Miller |
"Writing for the Web: What you Need to Know" Our own dynamic and talented Elisa Miller will share her considerable knowledge about web content creation. You don't want to miss this! |
December 9, 2004 DFW Airport Marriott |
Holiday Party |
Food, Fun, and Seasonal Cheer. Join your peers and get in the Holiday Spirit! |
January 13, 2005 DFW Airport Marriott |
2004-2005 Competition |
Cheer your peers as we announce the winners of the Lone Star Community:
Competitions! |
February 10, 2005 Crowne Plaza |
Jeff Crilley |
Free Publicity: Insider Shares Secrets to Getting Positive Press" That's right; Jeff Crilley, seen locally on Fox 4 News, will teach us the tricks to getting our efforts noticed. |
March 10, 2005 Crowne Plaza |
Manager's Panel Featured Speakers:
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Our panel of experienced professionals will answer your questions with practical, real-world information. |
April 14, 2005 Crowne Plaza |
Linda Oestreich |
"Successful Editing Techniques" Come look at editing with fresh eyes! Even the most experienced of us should periodically brush up this essential skill. |
May 5, 2005* Crowne Plaza |
Vendor Fair |
Want to know what the hot new software tools are? Need to find a printing establishment? Just curious about local resources? Come to our Vendor Fair! |
*Indicates meeting date other than 2nd Thursday