We are currently seeking proposals to present at Project Management Institute - Southern Ontario Chapter (PMI-SOC) Professional Developement events to be held in 2009-2010.  If you are interested in making a presentation, please complete the following on-line submission form and click "submit".  General Information Sample topics (not a definitive list):         1.  Relationship management         2.  Practical tools and techniques for managing a program and              portfolio of projects         3.  Managing Project Managers         4.  Negotiations         5.  Leadership         6.  Soft skills to survive in an organization         7.  Facilitation skills         8.  Managing client expectations         9.  Filtering the politics out of decision making and getting to              objective decisions        10. Communicating with Senior Management        11. ROI and other financial aspects of program and portfolio management        12. Effective use of Influence        13. Dealing with international projects - leading when working with             different cultures        14. Other topics relevant for senior project managers, i.e. defining              requirements, Six Sigma, ISO, EPM, etc. PMI-Southern Ontario Chapter hosts various events throughout the year including breakfast meetings (one-hour presentations), evening presentations (one hour to two hours) and continuing education sessions (Saturdays - four hours).  We are currently seeking presenters for all of our chapter programs. Other than Continuing Education sessions, there is no fee paid for our breakfast, luncheon or evening presentations. Attendance at our events varies from 30 to 250!  In addition to our chapter events we are also seeking speakers for our Information Systems Local Interest Group (ISLIG), Northern Branch (Barrie/Newmarket audience), Health Care Local Interest Group (HLIG), and Program Management Office Local Interest Group (PMO LIG). Benefits of Presenting for PMI-SOC  Gain direct exposure to approx. 4,000 PMI-SOC Members via our regular blast emails promoting our events and via our website Gain indirect exposure to over 10,000 professionals in the GTA who are informed of our chapter activities Align with a chapter which is 30 years strong Ensure that PMI-SOC continues to offer high quality events and programs in the practice of project management Gain visibility as a leader and supporter of PMI both internally within your organization and externally to the business community Opportunity to publish your article in our monthly newsletter Please be sure to indicate your Presentation Format and your experience delivering with this format in the Presentation Description section of this proposal.  If you require additional information, please contact Shari Bricks at shari@soc.pmi.on.ca or info@soc.pmi.on.ca   About PMI and PMI-SOC PMI is a vital and forward thinking organization, focused on the needs of the Project Management professional community worldwide.  PMI-SOC is a chapter of PMI, serving 4,000 members and with a rich 30-year history in the Southern Ontario region.  For more information regarding these organizations, please visit www.pmi.org and www.soc.pmi.on.ca. PMI-SOC is looking for:         1.  High quality, experienced speakers         2.  Sessions that focus on practical issues, experiences and best practices         3.  "Hot" (current) and interesting topics         4.  Sessions that are not industry specific, but may provide relevance (i.e. time management, networking, etc.)         5.  What's In It For Me (WIIFM) topics for our members

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Preferred Presentation Type (please choose all that apply) Please make a selection(s)Evening Program - 1 hourEvening Program - 1.5 to 2 hoursBreakfast meeting formatLuncheon meeting formatSaturday Continuing Education - 4 hourFull Day Seminar (7 - 8 hrs)Multi-Day Seminar (2 or more days)

About your presentation The following questions relate to your proposed topic/presentation. Presentation Title:

We suggest a short, clever title followed by a subtitle that explains the benefit of the session.

Presentation Objectives:

Describe your presentation's objectives in terms of benefits for the audience.

Please provide a short description of your presentation in terms of flow, style and what your attendees will learn and/or do during the session.  Specifically indicate the type of sessions your presentation will be (lecture, brainstorming, panel discussion, etc.) and what type of experience you have delivering this specific program format.  This description will be used for event information posted on our website.  Attendees will expect you to deliver what you promise, so be sure your session matches your description.

Presentation Description:

Please provide a short description of your area of expertise and why you are qualified to deliver this program.  Specifically, what successes or obstacles have you faced in your business, or personal growth that will ensure this presentation is an authentic experience for the participants.

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Being a not-for-profit association, it is our intent that presenters at monthly meetings, breakfast, lunch events, etc. are complimentary to PMI-SOC.  We do realize that fees may be incurred for half-day and full-day sessions.  Please indicate below any potential fees that may be charged and/or expenses.

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Please list the names, phone numbers and e-mails of two or three references (clients) who can discuss your ability to speak on your proposed topic and in your proposed format.

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