221 When Change is in Order, You Need a Qualified Project Sponsor
When an IT project will create a value for the business and is truly worth investing in, a project sponsor is required, points out Rina Delmonico, CEO and Founder of REN Consulting. While the project sponsor is generally an internal executive from the appropriate business unit, at times an external consultant can be utilized. There are common mistakes made by project sponsors and Rina offers an invaluable list of tips that will save time, money, grief and aggravation. Here are clear steps leading to project success. Related Links: REN Consulting || Employment Panel Info || CU Business School: CITI || Find It || Keywords: IT, Project Sponsor, Rina Delmonico, REN Consulting, CU Business School, CITI Bytes: 6448590 > LISTEN 12/3/06
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220 It's Time to Get a PR Checkup Before Your Credibility is Jeopardized
 There’s nothing like Public Relations to build a company’s image, credibility and visibility. Some people call it “free advertising”. Many of the tried and true methods employed by PR such as press releases and contacting the media directly via phone and email are still important. But, newer technologies are helping companies to reach customers more directly. Yvonne and Greg Lynott of Lynott & Associates, a public relations company serving innovative technology companies for the past 20 years, including Intel, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates. Related Links: Lynott & Associates || w3w3 Blog || Find It || Free PR Assessment || Keywords: IT Professionals, RMIMA, Bill Hubbell, Microsoft, PR, Public Relations, Yvonne Lynott, Greg Lynott, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Intel, Lynott & Associates Bytes: 2779118 > LISTEN 12/3/06
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219 Tough Math Teacher and Roaming Free Made the Difference
Making mistakes turned out to be a learning experience for Lucy Sanders, CEO and co-founder of the National Center for Women in Technology. She hated making mistakes, but ultimately learning from them is a good thing. A background that included strong family members and rich experiences including becoming a Bell Fellow laid a solid foundation for Lucy's biggest challenge. Totally stretching her horizon, Lucy left industry and started a non-profit while joining academia. Listen to this fascinating true story. Related Links: Nat. Academies Report || NCWIT Blog || Profiles of Leaders || NCWIT Practice || Keywords: Lucy Sanders, Lucinda Sanders, Bell Fellow, NCWIT, Profile of a Leader, Turning Point || Bytes: 13067496> LISTEN 12/3/06
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218 Volunteering - Give Back to the Community and Reap Rewards
The president of the Rocky Mountain Information Management Association (RMIMA), Sandra Songailaite is a big believer in getting involved and volunteering. Sandra is especially happy she joined RMIMA as that is how she got her current job. Like many people who join associations, they do it to network with other professionals and to learn the latest at one of the meetings. Sandra believes you should do more than just join, it's to your benefit to get involved and volunteer. RMIMA is hosting its 10th Annual Employment Panel on 12/12/06. Related Links: Employment Panel Info || RMIMA Home || Find It || PodCasting Directory || Keywords: IT Professionals, Volunteerism, Networking, RMIMA, Sandra Songailaite, Employment Panel Bytes: 3457465> LISTEN 12/3/06
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217 The IT Job Environment is Looking Better for Some
Trying to find an IT professional that meets your requirement? Looking for the right fit with an organization that suits your career needs best? Employers on the hunt for IT professionals and IT pros looking for a job both have challenges. Bill Hubbell says there are secrets on both sides that will be revealed at the 10th Annual RMIMA Employment Panel, 12/12/06. As the pendulum swings, all have to address the changing times. While the soft times are behind us, preparation.. before sitting at the interview table is critical. Related Links: Employment Panel Info || RMIMA Home || Find It || PodCasting Directory || Keywords: IT Professionals, RMIMA, Bill Hubbell, Microsoft, IT Jobs, Rocky Mountain Information Management Association -Channel: none Bytes: 2779118 > LISTEN 11/27/06
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216 Colorado is a High-Tech Hub - Without Women, it's Tenuous at Best!
National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) was founded on the idea that we must research, codify and implement practices focused on increasing the number of girls and women choosing IT educations and careers. Lucy Sanders, Co-Founder and CEO of NCWIT claims one person in a corporation can make a huge difference. An important key is outreach and Lucy explains the why's, the how's and benefits. She also brings up the perfect storm, along with some solutions. Related Links: Nat. Academies Report || NCWIT Blog || CO Coalition for Gender and IT || NCWIT Practice || || Keywords: NCWIT, Lucy Sanders, Women in IT, National Center for Women & Information Technology - Channel: News - Bytes 6539914 > LISTEN 11/27/06
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215 Don't Let Another Year Go By - The Ultimate Win is Yours
Larry Nelson has taught this material in seminars in over a dozen countries, from China to Canada, from Norway to Australia, from Germany to Japan as well as throughout the US. He shares the results of his international research about the Characteristics of an Achiever and then goes on to help you lay out your "personalized blueprint" to personal and professional success. Larry is an internationally published author, has been a consultant to many Fortune 1000 companies and is best known for his train-the-trainer programs. Related Links: Training Trends || Ultimate Win || 3-Filters || Your Goal || Keywords: Ultimate Win, Goals, 3-Filters, Achievers, Characteristics of a Leader, Achieving Personal and Professional Satisfaction - Channel: Training - Bytes 4893782
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214_ Big-Time Changes in All Respects at Webroot
In February 2003 there were 100 known spywares that were able to be detected and removed. Today that number has grown to over 200,000.The Webroot Phileas robot visits 10,000 websites per second to detect spyware challenges. That is a huge change and there are other changes coming to the Webroot family. A new partnership with Sophos adds anti-virus protection along with the powers of Spysweeper. David Moll, CEO and president, Josh Pace, CFO, discuss the role change for David. > Related Links: Top 10 Threats || About Phileas || Webroot || Software Channel || Webroot Press Release || Spyware Savvy || Keywords: Webroot, Spy Sweeper, Spyware, Anti-virus, Identity Theft, David Moll, Joshua Pace, Sophos - 11/20/06 LISTEN - Bytes 7706439
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Easy to search by names, organization, date, industry, timeline, events, photos and key words. This is a unique history of interviews that you will only find on w3w3.com. 7/10/06
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