1. "Where Did I Put That?" How To Be a Effective Knowledge Worker

   4 April 2011

   The goal of this session is to help alleviate those problems through the sharing of: best practices, software tools and devices tips & tricks.
   
   In the areas of: personal productivity, digital organization and digital communication.

2. Leveraging Social Media in Your Advantage

   11 October 2010

   Today's X-generation infused workforce is comfortable and confident with social media in their non-professional lives and want the same access while on the job. As IT professionals, how do you - or can you - effectively bring these new methods of communication into your organization? When should you make the case for social media? And what are the right uses for social media in the organization.

3. Men and Women in Technology

   11 October 2010

   The culture and high pressure of the computing world affects men and women differently. This may be part to blame for the decline of women entering this sector. In this session, we will explore some interesting statistics on the demographics that make up the IT workforce, and challenges that are common to both men and women.

4. Strategies for Success: Part 2 Accountability: The Competitive Advantage

   11 October 2010

   In the last seminar of this series we learned how our brain functions when we are stressed and in reaction verses when we are calm and being responsible. We learned about our brainwaves and how to access calmness and creativity through breathing and meditation. This time we will go deeper to look at what causes reactions and how to stop yourself from going there, at least most of the time. You will learn how to empower yourself to deal with the tension in your life rather than being a victim of circumstances.

5. Delivering Ideas: Strategies for Impromptu Speaking

   12 April 2010

   A universal truth: An idea communicated poorly, no matter how compelling it may be, stands little chance of survival in today's business climate. The success - or failure - of our ideas hinges on our ability to communicate, often with little or no notice: The status meeting, the phone call from the Director, the meeting with the customer, and the job interview. The truth is that we are always 'on.' Every time we speak, we are making a presentation of sorts.

6. Strategies for Success: Techniques for Reducing Stress and Increasing Creativity

   12 April 2010

   Have you ever wondered why certain situations seem to 'plug you in'? Have you ever said anything that you regretted? Are there situations at work or home that cause you to lose sleep, feel stressed or become irritable? During this session you will learn how the brain functions when confronted with rapid change, stressful situations or uncertainty. While our brain is a complex organism, you can learn simple techniques to access imaginative and creative resources to solve stressful situations or complex problems. These techniques allow you to immediately lower your blood pressure, heart rate and respiratory system. Knowing how your brainwave frequencies impacts your ability to multitask, become single point focused, creative and intuitive will assist you in every aspect of your life.

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