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Consulting
Skills
for technology
consultants
Over a
web-conference connection
60 minutes
November 13, 2007
Free
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seats left * * *
Technical project teams struggling with
client and project issues: Is your client driving you crazy? Scope
creeping up on you? Having trouble managing expectations? Can't seem to
get system requirements? Uncontrolled delays? They won't listen to you?
Who is this for:
Consultants,
engineers, software analysts, developers, project managers, implementers
... anyone in a technical client service position. We do not plan to cover
subjects such as starting up a consulting practice or marketing your
services.
Your facilitator: David Alev (I.T. consultant / engineer /
proj ect manager /
trainer)
What: We will cover the most common skills and work habits
of professional service providers, creative solutions to common problems
such as managing expectations, controlling scope etc.
To register, email us.
Who What
When Where
Cost Register
Who is this for:
Consultants,
engineers, software analysts, developers, project managers, implementers
... anyone in a technical client service position.
Your facilitator: David Alev (I.T. consultant / engineer /
project manager /
trainer)
When: Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 12 pm
(noon) Eastern.
Attendance is FREE. We will cover the most common skills and work habits
of professional service providers, creative solutions to common problems
such as managing expectations, controlling scope etc. You will also have a
chance to sign up for the rest of the series (see below - reasonable cost)
To signup for the free class, email us.
Where: Anywhere you have a decent internet and phone
connection. Windows based PC required.
These sessions will be held in a web-class format. The presentation
will be over a web-conferencing platform ("GoToMeeting" or Vyew).
Participants connect over a teleconference bridge and a web conferencing
tool; everyone can hear everyone else and see the same presentation
concurrently. David will be leading the sessions.
You may call from outside the U.S. We discourage the use of
cellphones, speakerphones and VoIP
calls such as Skype.
Cost: Free.
Connection costs are borne by participants: The audio connection may cost
you whatever your
telephone company charges you for the long distance (either a
Nevada, Iowa or California number) call for each session.
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seats left * * *
To register:
Send send email to classes
XXX consultingacademy D-O-T com with "Attend free class Nov. 13th" in the subject line. Any other subject text runs the risk of
being deleted as spam. (Remember to replace the XXX with @ and the word
D-O-T with a dot. That's for spam-protection)
Please include your name and coordinates
and the kind of work you do in
the body of the message.
You will receive e-mail reply with
instructions on how to prepare for the classes, and on how to join the
sessions.
Hope to "see" you then.
PS If you're looking for the full 4-hour series, click
here.
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From previous class participants
in the series:
"These
sessions provide a high level look at the qualities,concerns, and pitfalls of consulting on technical
projects. Learn the basics before you venture into the scary
world of scope creep.Receive numerous pointers that can be applied to
various consulting engagements, as well as reference contacts
for further investigation. Take advantage of hearing others'
experiences in a non-threatening on-line venue." May
'05
"Pick up
some great "do it right now" ideas. This
will help you take the time to think about how you are handling
your client rela-
tionships and where you might be falling down on the job." Jan. 05
"Avoid being burned or damaging valuable client relationships
with the benefit of an experienced independent consultants'
years of wisdom and practical advice." Jan. 05
"Great
opportunity to ask questions rather than learning in the school
of hard knocks."
Jan. 05
"A
consultant for consultants". Excellent tips on issues we
face all
the time as consultants. Things we think about, but never
verbalize and
think through to a solution, and some things we never think of.
David is an excellent discussion leader. Oct 04 "A
great way of networking, learning from other people's
experiences in different areas of the business." Oct 04
"Attend
this fast paced interactive telephone class with renowned
consultant and trainer David Alev. No
matter what your experience, you are sure to pick up some
pointers from David and the other participants. Oct 04
"A very
credible insight into the fundamentals of consulting, with
excellent examples in the importance of mastering the
basics." Aug 04
"This
is a soft skills class that everyone should take. We get so
wrapped up in all the technical (stuff) that we forget the common sense
way in which to deal with people. This series gives you tips on
how to communicate effectively with your client as well as
insight into the client's perspective." Aug 04
"If you
want higher client satisfaction, more successful business
relations and a new paradigm regarding scope and expectations -
take the time to explore this course." June 04
"We
covered: 1) Consultant Gotchas - Problems a consultant may
encounter on a project. 2) Hurdles a Consultant Encounters -
Advice and/or Tips to deal with issues a consultant may
encounter on a project." May 04
"Good
overview. Instructor is flexible and tries to address issues
sensibly, practically and succinctly." May 04
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