February 23, 2012 - 5:00pm

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Calgary Chamber of Commerce

Ballroom, 4th Floor
100 6th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, AB

The following rates for chapter dinners are exclusive of GST.

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Note: Requests for attendance after closing date of registration will be accepted based on space availability at cost of $5.00 in addition to the regular posted fee.

Simple Social Media for Project Professionals

WEB LINK TO PRESENTATION: http://prezi.com/tdwxsy1rk4je/pmi-sac-simple-social-media-for-project-professionals/?auth_key=60380db43274db971ef218fcf82a3c2a43a856c1

The recent surge in social media has left many people wondering if they should create and manage an online identity. This dinner meeting will provide attendees the language and tools needed to craft their own social media strategy.

Social media such as LinkedIN and Twitter are common tools used by professionals to control their online identity. But will these tools drive any real value for you? Will you spend too much time managing content? By addressing these questions we will help you understand how you can create something that drives value for your company and career without draining time away from your real world projects.

With a few key tools you can create a simple online brand that is easy to maintain. Those who come to this session with a clear idea of who they are and how they want to be seen will gain the most value. We’ll discuss how you can leverage other brands such as those of your completed projects, past employers, and the Project Management Institute to amplify your personal brand.

Join Kirk Graham, a self proclaimed computer geek who bought his first computer at age four, as he demystifies social media while providing tips, tricks, and take-home guides on how to keep it simple in the digital jungle.

Kirk Graham

Kirk Graham bought his first computer at age four and has been passionate about IT ever since. In the early 1990s he was deeply engaged in Bulletin Board Systems, one of the precursors to today’s online communities. In 1994 Kirk started to become involved in the internet, publishing some of the first websites with both text and graphics. Since 1998 Kirk has worked in IT project and program management in healthcare, retail, IT security and energy sectors. He is currently Program Manager for Fekete's Communities of Best Practice.

Using new technologies like LinkedIN, Facebook, and Twitter, Kirk has built a strong personal online brand focused on integrity. Today there are over 1000 members of his online network. Join Kirk to discuss personal branding for project professionals and learn how you can leverage social media to drive your brand.